Troubled waters. What’s this say for Q3?
Tag: Retail
Retail Round-up: Aeropostale Second Quarter Incurs Big Drops; Gap Net Income Down; Urban Outfitters Sued $28 Million Over Photo of Underage Model
Metropark Back In Action? Weisfeld Group Buys IP For Undisclosed Amount
The story of Metropark, the retail chain crossing action sports, streetwear, and denim, marks an interesting example of what can happen in a recession.
Capsule New York Men’s Show Brings Directional Brands, Stylists, Buyers Together in Uniquely Themed Show Featuring Amy Jean Porter’s Band of Wild Horses
Capsule tends to follow a theme which gives the show a cohesive, particular flair. Brands featured provide latest insight on leading-edge men’s contemporary, particularly what you’ll see in top boutiques next season.
Retail Round-up: H&M X David Beckham with New Bodywear Collection; Uniqlo Collabs with Undercover Designed by Jun Takahashi
Fast-fashion giants ramp up new collabs that are sure to make an impact.
Streetwear Round-up: Paul Gomez Leaves Hurley for Podium; HUF Shutters Fairfax Store; Black Diamond Takes Over Carhartt Footwear License; Comune Official Statement
Many changes have taken place in action sports and streetwear in the past few weeks. Here’s the latest.
H&M Announces Another Game-Changing Collaboration -Versace
One of the world’s most legendary names in fashion is the next fast-fashion retailer’s muse. This will be exciting.
VF Corp, Owners of Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, Just Added Timberland to Roster in a $2 Billion Deal
Crossover between outdoor and action sports just got tighter as VF acquires Timberland and Smartwool.
Retail Round-up: GAP Drops 23%, Cost of Goods Outweighing Retail Price Increases; Zumiez up 18.8%; Snowboard Olympic Medalist, Hannah Teeter Launches SweetCheeks Underwear
Fashion retail in major flux as sourcing costs rise and retail costs struggle to keep margins stable. And the launch of a cool underwear brand.
SkullCandy Buys Astro Gaming for $10.8 Million While Also Disclosing Net Loss of $9.7 Million Last Year -Go Figure
Latest zigzagging news in the popular accessories trend of designer headphones.
Volcom Sold to French Lux Brand PPR, Owners of Puma, Gucci, for $607.5 Million
Recent mergers are another indicator of changes in action sports-inspired brands and industry.