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Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market

5 June 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market

Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.

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J.C. Penney Ditches Home Appliances to Focus on Apparel

6 February 2019 • By Reuters

6 February 2019 • By Reuters

The company also plans to largely halt selling furniture, which will now only be available in select stores in Puerto Rico and on J.C. Penney websites.

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J.C. Penney Ditches Home Appliances to Focus on Apparel

The company also plans to largely halt selling furniture, which will now only be available in select stores in Puerto Rico and on J.C. Penney websites.

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What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

4 January 2019 • By BoF Team

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What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

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J.Crew Must Die to Live

19 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

This Is America

J.Crew Must Die to Live

The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.

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Nike Sock Supplier Plans Biggest Pakistan Private Sector IPO

9 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

9 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

The company plans to raise as much as $51 million to expand its sock manufacturing capacity by around 20 percent and enter the denim business.

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Nike Sock Supplier Plans Biggest Pakistan Private Sector IPO

The company plans to raise as much as $51 million to expand its sock manufacturing capacity by around 20 percent and enter the denim business.

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Vans Boosts VF Corp Quarterly Results

19 October 2018 • By Reuters

19 October 2018 • By Reuters

Revenue from the company's Vans sneaker segment rose 26 percent in the quarter.

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Vans Boosts VF Corp Quarterly Results

Revenue from the company's Vans sneaker segment rose 26 percent in the quarter.

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

11 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

11 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Shopping App, Amazon to Become the Top Seller of Apparel in US

This week, Instagram is tapping into e-commerce with a new platform, while Amazon is projected to overtake Walmart as the number-one retailer of apparel in the US.

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

10 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

10 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.

Meet J.Crew’s New Chief Design Officer

In her first interview, Johanna Uurasjarvi shares her approach for revitalising a brand that’s still shaking the legacy of former designer Jenna Lyons.

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Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

9 September 2018 • By Brian Baskin

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Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

14 August 2018 • By Reuters

14 August 2018 • By Reuters

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.

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Perry Ellis Ends Deal Talks With Randa

Perry Ellis said the decision was made after a major licensor refused to consent to Randa's acquisition of the company.