Tag: apparel

Retail Round-up: American Apparel Appoints Former Blockbuster Exec as President; Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo Reduces Forecast; Sneak-Peak of Lanvin for H&M

Latest from the basics brand American Apparel and fast-fashion giants Uniqlo and H&M both of which continue to capture the attention of youth culture globally.

What is your overall Favorite Brand of Clothing? -Youth Culture in North America Results Indicate Strong Shifts in Preferences. Here’s why.

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While knowing which brands are most preferred is of great importance, understanding why, and where the shifts have changed the most by demographics can be even more telling. LN forecasts for Summer Study 2010.

American Apparel Reports 8.6% Sales Increase for Fourth Quarter But Plagued with Reduced Manufacturing Efficiencies

As a leader in youth culture fashion, what happens with American Apparel is important to know as the ripple effects often impact many other brands in the industry.

Retail Round-up: Aeropostale Busts Record Shares: PacSun’s Long Road; Quiksilver Down; Buckle Up

Distinct differences in performances between fashion brands continues to fascinate forecasters as strategies undergo major shifts to attract a new youth culture.

Retail Round-up: Volcom Down 8% but Beats Expectations; Gap’s On the Rise and Here’s Why; H&M Proves New Strategies Work; Billabong Dips and Misses the Mark

More strategies than you can possibly imagine, indicating what works and what doesn’t when it comes to retail, fashion, action sports-inspired brands, and youth culture.

Retail Round-up: H&M Posts 15% Increase; American Apparel Hosts a Best Bum Contest; John Fluevog Launches 40th Anniversary Spring Shoe Collection

Three success stories in retail, fashion, and footwear in our latest round-up report indicate interesting marketing, design, and DIY strategies.

Palais de Tokyo -Home to Parisian Artist Andre’s BlackBlock Store, Urban Vinyl Toys, Graffiti Art Books, Design, and Street Lifestyle

There’s a reason Paris hosts some of the best concept stores in the world, but one of the best concept “spaces” is Palais de Tokyo, home to Andre, street culture, books, caf%uFFFD, fashion exhibitions.