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I tested 5 clothing rental services, but none of them convinced me it's not worth it to own clothes
- After spending the summer testing several clothing rental services for the sake of journalism, I came to the conclusion I ultimately don't like borrowing my wardrobe and much prefer to own my clothing.
- My biggest grievance with rental was that I found it to be logistically taxing. I experienced firsthand the operational woes currently afflicting Rent the Runway, including supply chain issues causing wid…
Bethany Biron
Bethany Biron
Bethany Biron
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Nike just blew past Wall Street's expectations, and experts say it's thanks to tech and taking risks like its Colin Kaepernick campaign
Nike shares reached a record high after the company greatly exceeded market expectations, reporting…
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Nike netted 4 times as much apparel revenue from this Women's World Cup than the last one
Strong demand for Women's World Cup jerseys - along with robust sales of sportswear and Jordan snea…
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Old Navy's headquarters reportedly has a running ticker of customer feedback on display - both the good and the bad
However, it's not all bad. In addition to comments like "The lines are way too long & your cust…
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How Forever 21 went from a fast-fashion powerhouse to a brand reportedly eyeing bankruptcy and a troublesome future
"Our stores are open and it is our intention to continue to operate the vast majority of U.S. store…
Shoshy Ciment
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Retail experts reveal why 'stodgy, suffering' Macy's and JCPenney won't be saved by partnerships with buzzy startup ThredUp
Both Macy's and JCPenney have shown consistent signs of struggle in recent years. Citing the "mount…
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The RealReal says shoppers can't get enough of these 10 brands
"Gucci has successfully created a brand that resonates by reflecting the values of its growing comm…
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Levi Strauss falls to a record low as Goldman Sachs sounds the alarm on US apparel makers
"While brands that have been investing in building strong direct-to-consumer omnichannel commerce a…
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The clothing industry is adopting a time-tested strategy to win over cash-strapped Gen Z and millennial shoppers
While services like Klarna and Afterpay may seem like an appealing alternative to shelling out for …
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Gen Z is likely photographed more often than anyone else - and it's fueling big changes in how they shop
In the past, this thirst for newness would have been easily quenched by shopping at fast-fashion st…
Mary Hanbury
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We shopped at Forever 21 and H&M and saw firsthand why one store is clearly outperforming the other
While Forever 21 does not publicly disclose sales, its performance has undoubtedly slumped in recen…
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Amazon just made another move to win over clothing shoppers
These new collections will "drop" every few weeks and will be available to purchase for a 30-hour w…
Mary Hanbury
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The president of American Eagle's explosive Aerie brand says it is defying the retail apocalypse and 'opening stores as fast as we can'
The store has become somewhat of an anomaly in an otherwise fairly gloomy retail sector when it com…
Mary Hanbury
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Trump's tariffs could send shoppers into the arms of discount stores such as TJ Maxx and Marshalls
In a call with investors on Tuesday, the CEO of TJX Companies - the retail giant behind TJ Maxx, Ma…
Mary Hanbury
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Urban Outfitters is launching a new clothing rental service, and it's just the latest sign that fast fashion as we know it is dying
"In more and more categories, consumers are choosing to rent rather than own goods outright. Think …
Mary Hanbury
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H&M is part of one of the biggest fashion retailers in the world. Meet the other brands it owns.
These brands, of which there are now seven, are an important piece of the H&M puzzle, however. …
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Bonobos CEO reveals why the brand is trying to redefine masculinity, what life is like as a part of Walmart, and what's next
Onvural: I want them to believe that we are a brand that stands behind a very clear social mission …
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Teens are getting rich off this social shopping app as their shopping habits change the fashion industry
Take fashion, for example. Depop gives these shoppers the chance to search for items from hundreds …
Mary Hanbury
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Rent the Runway is now renting out designer clothing for kids
The new offering will function as an extension of the monthly subscription services Unlimited and R…
Mary Hanbury
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We visited a Charlotte Russe store on its last day open, and it was a depressing bargain bonanza
The company filed for liquidation earlier in March, joining the ranks of retailers that have gone b…
Áine Cain
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We went shopping at Victoria's Secret and Aerie, and 4 key differences revealed why one is winning while the other is flailing
Victoria's Secret is the longtime leader of the underwear market in the United States, but it is in…
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Former Victoria's Secret executives reveal the likely reason why the company's marketing chief didn't step down after making controversial comments about transgender models, despite widespread backlash
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Gap's Old Navy spin-off was met with praise - but risks still surround both brands
It's no secret that the retail space has undergone spectacular change in recent years, as e-commerc…