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A woman wearing a floral shirt sitting in a chair.

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Reveals the Simple Secret of Her Successful Turnaround

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz explains how listening closely to customers, clarifying brand identities and making small product changes helped fuel a multiyear sales and stock rebound.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
(L-R) Jens Grede and Emma Grede attend the NikeSKIMS Launch Event at Nike House of Innovation on September 24, 2025 in New York City.

Meet the Power Couple Behind Kim Kardashian’s $5B Skims

The husband-and-wife team has rewritten how celebrity fashion brands are built, operated and sustained.
By Rachel Curry
Man in black button up shirt pictured on football field

Nike CEO Elliot Hill’s Turnaround Plan Hits a Roadblock In China

CEO Elliott Hill’s comeback strategy is gaining traction in key markets, but China remains a stubborn challenge.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Interior of a brick and mortar Studs location

The End of Commodity Piercing and the Rise of the Experience Economy

By Sonia Rubeck
Man in white shirt stands onstage and speaks into microphone

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald Steps Down as Founder Decries Brand’s ‘Loss of Cool’

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Shoppers walking into a Macy's store.

How A.I. Is Changing Black Friday Shopping Forever

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Man in beige blazer stands outside holding microphone

Affluent Shoppers Lift Walmart in a Challenging Economy

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A close-up shot of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon Applies Pandemic Lessons to Navigate Tariff Turmoil

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Woman in black blazer sits onstage in chair

Bill Gates’ Youngest Daughter Launches A.I. Startup—and Isn’t Calling Dad for Advice

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Interior of an upscale restaurant

From Tables to Touchpoints: Restaurants Are Taking a Page from Retail’s Tech Playbook

By Britney Ziegler
Man in red long sleeve shirt stands on dark stage

Longtime Target CEO Brian Cornell Steps Down Amid Tariff Woes and DEI Boycotts

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Image of four blue Pepsi cans standing in a row

PepsiCo Focuses on Healthier Snacks Amid Trump-Era Policy Changes

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Collage featuring Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Coeur, alongside children wearing the brand’s sustainable clothing. The images include scenes of play, ocean-themed prints, and moments of family life, reflecting Mon Coeur’s eco-conscious, joyful aesthetic.

Louise Ulukaya Looked at the Garment Industry and Said: ‘Non’

By Merin Curotto
A collage of designer Jessica Kayll in her studio and on location, surrounded by floral sketches, hand-painted silk garments, mood boards, and models wearing her signature robes. The images reflect her artistic process, from painting tulips to pinning fabric swatches, alongside glimpses of her Met Gala look and coastal campaign shoot.

Jessica Kayll’s Cult of Silk

By Merin Curotto
A vintage storefront filled with nude mannequins, all facing away, as an older woman walks by. The image is rendered in a bold magenta and violet duotone.

Gen Z and the Post-Mall Mall

By Tori Palone
Man in black long sleeve shirt sits onstage in front of blue and green background

How Shein Stays So Fast, According to the Brand’s Strategy Head

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
People walk past the Macy's Herald Square flagship store in New York City

Macy’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes as Tariffs Squeeze Department Stores

By Rachel Curry
Isometric illustration of a complex logistics system with interconnected factories, trucks, pipes, and warehouses, symbolizing reverse logistics and circular supply chains.

Returns Are the New Revenue: Why Smart Retailers Are Betting on the Boomerang

By James Murdock
Emily Hosie, founder of REBEL.

How American Retailers Are Navigating Trump’s Volatile Trade Policy

By Arick Wierson
Man in black sweater stands in front of blue screen

Walmart Executives Warn of Imminent Price Increases Despite Lowered Tariffs

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Cars drive past Louis Vuitton flagship store wrapped like massive travel trunks.

LVMH and Hermes CFOs Say Luxury Titans Are Starting to Feel Tariff Pains

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A guest is seen wearing a white and green Lacoste sweater

Lacoste Experiments With A.I. to Combat Fashion’s Counterfeit Crisis

By Victor Dey
Sole of white sneaker pictured against red background

Under New Leadership, Nike Is Returning to Its Roots in Running

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
View of people standing inside 7-Eleven store with neon lights

7-Eleven’s Japanese Owner Gets a Buyout Offer From a Canadian Rival

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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