Teenagers

Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality — Download the Case Study

8 October 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality — Download the Case Study

A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million

25 May 2017 • By Reuters

25 May 2017 • By Reuters

The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Posts First Quarter Loss of $62 Million

The struggling teen retailer reported a loss of nearly $62 million in its first quarter. Earlier this month, it confirmed it was in talks with several parties about a potential deal.

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Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm

25 May 2017 • By Reuters

25 May 2017 • By Reuters

British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.

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Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm

British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.

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Rue21 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

16 May 2017 • By Reuters

16 May 2017 • By Reuters

The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.

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Rue21 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The retailer, reeling under debt and declining foot traffic, is the latest in a long line of retailers filing for bankruptcy as shoppers shift their spending online.

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall

11 May 2017 • By Bloomberg

11 May 2017 • By Bloomberg

After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall

After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

10 May 2017 • By Associated Press

10 May 2017 • By Associated Press

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.

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Report: Abercrombie & Fitch Hires Advisers to Field Takeover Approaches

10 May 2017 • By Reuters

10 May 2017 • By Reuters

The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.

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Report: Abercrombie & Fitch Hires Advisers to Field Takeover Approaches

The company's shares are trading at a 17-year low, making it a vulnerable acquisition target, having struggled as its logo-stamped t-shirts and sweaters have lost their fashion appeal.

Op-Ed | Teenage Spending Habits Are at Odds With Investors' Retail Wisdom

11 April 2017 • By Bloomberg Gadfly

11 April 2017 • By Bloomberg Gadfly

A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.

Op-Ed | Teenage Spending Habits Are at Odds With Investors' Retail Wisdom

A report showed that just because teens have jobs, that doesn't mean they want to spend their hard-earned money on clothing and shoes like they once did.

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Urban Outfitters Misses Fourth Quarter Forecasts

7 March 2017 • By Associated Press

7 March 2017 • By Associated Press

The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.

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Urban Outfitters Misses Fourth Quarter Forecasts

The results missed Wall Street expectations by one cent.

Op-Ed | The Case for a Hollister Spinoff From Abercrombie

2 March 2017 • By Bloomberg Gadfly

2 March 2017 • By Bloomberg Gadfly

Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.

Op-Ed | The Case for a Hollister Spinoff From Abercrombie

Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.