Tag: Retail

VF Corp Announces Profitable Third Quarter up 7% with The North Face and Vans Leading the Charge

Success stories in an economically challenging time are always good to hear. In this case, VF Corp revenues are up with projected growth and interesting marketing plans for X Games and Vans OfftheWall.tv.

John Varvatos Fashion Designer to Rockers and Converse Collab Man, Seeks to Disengage with VF Corp

Not many brands hope to get out from the VF umbrella, just ask Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, and other happy campers, but legendary Varvatos hopes to leave the fold.

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.

Retail Round-up: Teen Apparel Stores Get a Boost from Back to School Bubble

inancial reports are out and here’s the latest from Abercrombie & Fitch, Zumiez, H&M, Gap, and more.

Zumiez Jumps 15% After Surpassing Forecast Expectations

Sportswear retail chain Zumiez financial results may indicate youth spending pattern changes in the third quarter.

Fast-fashion Giants Uniqlo and Hennes and Mauritz Create More New Initiatives That Provide a Certain Style of Leadership in Fashion and Retail

From new social media campaigns via Twitter, to designer collabs and more, these two retailers continue to capture youth culture marketshare. Here’s the latest.

Retail Round-up: American Eagle Doesn’t Soar; Delia’s Slump; J. Crews’ Increase; Billabong’s Acquisition Phase; K-Swiss’ Pop-up Plans

End of summer and back-to-school predictions reveal significant differences in youth culture brands and retailer’s strategies.

Retail Round-up: Volcom, Macy’s Madonna Collection, Adidas, Swatch Report Increases, Whereas Other Teen Retailers Have Lower than Expected Sales

July same store sales flopped for many teen retailers, but there were some shining moments thanks to new collections, timing, and advertising campaigns.

Summer Youth Culture Study Provides Fresh Insight on Digital Lifestyle Trends, Technology, Cell Phones, Changes in Spending, Retail, Shopping Patterns, Fashion and Music Lifestyle Influences

Label Networks%uFFFD highly anticipated Summer Youth Culture Study is now available!

Retail Round-Up of the Big Guys: JCPenney’s Hefty Social Media and Mobile Strategy, Including Action Sports; H&M Up; Uniqlo up and Launch of Bangladesh Fair Trade Program; Forever 21’s Designer Collab; Hilfiger’s New Lifestyle Collection for Twentysomethings

Interesting campaigns from the big players reveal innovative ideas for back-to-school, plus financial reports on latest in fast-fashion.