Tag: Retail

The Shanghai Report: Global Youth Culture’s Latest Cultural Hotspot Celebrates Expo, Surge of Street Artists, Indie Filmmakers, Urban Fashion, Electronica, and Hip-Hop Flashmob Dance-offs

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Why Shanghai is the place to be right now, and how more brands are looking to China as a new source of inspiration, revenue growth. Includes images, data from LN’s China Youth Culture Study.

Quiksilver Sells Raisins and Other Women’s Swim Brands

Quiksilver’s concentrating on its core businesses of Quik, Roxy, DC, and now Mervin, and has reached an agreement to sell others to AOM Holdings.

Uniqlo’s 88 Colors From Shanghai to the World Campaign Once Again Re-defines the Retail Experience

Following Fast Retailer’s, Uniqlo is a must for anyone interested in leading-edge ideas in retail, online marketing, and fashion trends.

A Tribute to Malcom McLaren, Creator of Punk and Fashion Movements

He was a man who created an entire youth cultural movement. In this story we recap highlights of what made Malcom McLaren such a legend and how he was a trend-creator until the end.

Retail Round-up: Fast-Fashion Giants HM Up 42%; Uniqlo First Half up 43%; Action Sports Retailer Zumiez Up 20.1%

The giants of fast-fashion continue to reflect success in youth culture fashion and business strategies. Here’s the latest financial round-up.

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.

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In this story taken from our Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 -North America, we examine the results to the question Which online retailer do you purchase footwear from if any?

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.

Capsule Fashion Trade Show Provides an Alternative to Designer-Streetwear and Contemporary Lifestyle Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories in Vegas, New York, and Paris

Once a niche trade show, Capsule continues to attract brands moving in new directions and buyers interested in a cross-section of street, contemporary, and designer brands.

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.