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How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online

9 July 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online

Millions of consumers — particularly older ones — say they may not shop in stores until there’s a coronavirus vaccine. Many aren't big fans of e-commerce, either. Here’s how to keep them spending.

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#BoFLIVE: The Future of the Resale Market

8 July 2020 • By BoF Team

8 July 2020 • By BoF Team

Many resale platforms saw a rebound after the initial shock of the coronavirus outbreak — but can they sustain the momentum?

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#BoFLIVE: The Future of the Resale Market

Many resale platforms saw a rebound after the initial shock of the coronavirus outbreak — but can they sustain the momentum?

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Report: Ann Taylor Owner Prepares for Potential Bankruptcy Filing

8 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

8 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

Ascena Retail Group could enter Chapter 11 as soon as this week with a creditor agreement in place that eliminates around $700 million of its $1.1 billion debt load.

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Report: Ann Taylor Owner Prepares for Potential Bankruptcy Filing

Ascena Retail Group could enter Chapter 11 as soon as this week with a creditor agreement in place that eliminates around $700 million of its $1.1 billion debt load.

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Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020

8 July 2020 • By Reuters

8 July 2020 • By Reuters

The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.

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Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020

The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.

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Need Supply, Totokaelo to Close

7 July 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

7 July 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

Parent company NSTO said the multi-brand fashion retailers, which operate stores in New York, Seattle and Richmond, Va., would wind down operations over the next several months.

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Need Supply, Totokaelo to Close

Parent company NSTO said the multi-brand fashion retailers, which operate stores in New York, Seattle and Richmond, Va., would wind down operations over the next several months.

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Gap Taps Into the Surging Corporate Demand for Face Masks

7 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

7 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

The US retailer has sold around 10 million of the non-medical grade face masks and requires a minimum of 100,000 masks per order.

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Gap Taps Into the Surging Corporate Demand for Face Masks

The US retailer has sold around 10 million of the non-medical grade face masks and requires a minimum of 100,000 masks per order.

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#BoFLIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget

7 July 2020 • By BoF Team

7 July 2020 • By BoF Team

Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.

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#BoFLIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget

Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.

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At CLO Virtual Fashion, Digitising the Design Process to Drive Transformation

6 July 2020 • By BoF Team

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At CLO Virtual Fashion, Digitising the Design Process to Drive Transformation

The 3D fashion design software company counts Adidas, Inditex and Hugo Boss among their clientele, and considers its technology as a change agent, driving forward industry transformation and a sustainable design process.

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Digital Fashion Weeks Are Here: Have You RSVPed?

5 July 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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Digital Fashion Weeks Are Here: Have You RSVPed?

This week, everyone will be talking about the digital haute couture and men's shows in Paris, the growing advertiser boycott of Facebook and Instagram and a second wave of retail layoffs. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Lucky Brand Files for Bankruptcy After the Pandemic Forces Closures

4 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

4 July 2020 • By Bloomberg

The US clothing retailer, who said it will continue to operate during the Chapter 11 process, plans to sell the company to Aéropostale and Nautica owner.

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Lucky Brand Files for Bankruptcy After the Pandemic Forces Closures

The US clothing retailer, who said it will continue to operate during the Chapter 11 process, plans to sell the company to Aéropostale and Nautica owner.