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Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?

22 August 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?

The unexpected success of a seemingly niche item has strengthened the already-powerful Outdoor Voices brand. However, the label has a way to go in terms of scaling.

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Can Reformation Become the Global Go-To For Cool Girls?

22 August 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Can Reformation Become the Global Go-To For Cool Girls?

The LA-based label known for floral dresses and cheeky marketing wants to expand into Europe, Asia and Australia under new majority owner Permira Advisers. But will its winning US strategy play overseas?

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Nordstrom Reports Better Than Expected Results

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

The company has been investing heavily in its online business and loyalty programs to beat back competition from other upscale department stores and e-commerce rivals.

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Nordstrom Reports Better Than Expected Results

The company has been investing heavily in its online business and loyalty programs to beat back competition from other upscale department stores and e-commerce rivals.

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Victoria's Secret Slumps Again as Bath & Body Works Keeps Growing

21 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

21 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

L Brands' profit beat estimates in the latest quarter but Victoria’s Secret continues to struggle amid shifting consumer demands and the group's ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Victoria's Secret Slumps Again as Bath & Body Works Keeps Growing

L Brands' profit beat estimates in the latest quarter but Victoria’s Secret continues to struggle amid shifting consumer demands and the group's ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Thredup Gets $175 Million in Funding

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

21 August 2019 • By Reuters

The funds will bring Thredup's total capital raised to more than $300 million.

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Thredup Gets $175 Million in Funding

The funds will bring Thredup's total capital raised to more than $300 million.

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This Start-Up Wants to Be the Etsy of Jewellery

21 August 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

21 August 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

Pietra connects a global network of independent jewellers with shoppers looking for custom pieces. Its investors include Robert Downey Jr., Will Smith and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

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This Start-Up Wants to Be the Etsy of Jewellery

Pietra connects a global network of independent jewellers with shoppers looking for custom pieces. Its investors include Robert Downey Jr., Will Smith and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

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Hit by Tariffs and Discounting, Kohl's Cuts Profit Margin Forecast

20 August 2019 • By Reuters

20 August 2019 • By Reuters

With the cost of more aggressive promotions and a potential hit from new tariffs on Chinese imports, the department store chain has forecast a steeper decline in full-year profit margin despite better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

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Hit by Tariffs and Discounting, Kohl's Cuts Profit Margin Forecast

With the cost of more aggressive promotions and a potential hit from new tariffs on Chinese imports, the department store chain has forecast a steeper decline in full-year profit margin despite better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

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Cosmetics Heir Jane Lauder Joins World’s 500 Richest People

20 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

Lauder’s net worth rose $1.5 billion this year, bringing her fortune to $4.3 billion.

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Cosmetics Heir Jane Lauder Joins World’s 500 Richest People

Lauder’s net worth rose $1.5 billion this year, bringing her fortune to $4.3 billion.

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TJX Same-Store Sales Miss Estimates as Competition Stiffens

20 August 2019 • By Reuters

20 August 2019 • By Reuters

With traditional retailers such as Macy's and Nordstrom foraying into discounts, off-price stores like T.J. Maxx and Burlington Stores are struggling to boost sales.

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TJX Same-Store Sales Miss Estimates as Competition Stiffens

With traditional retailers such as Macy's and Nordstrom foraying into discounts, off-price stores like T.J. Maxx and Burlington Stores are struggling to boost sales.

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Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.

20 August 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.

Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.