Industry

Everlane has been acquired by Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein for around $100 million, marking a dramatic shift for the once sustainability-focused brand. Co-founder Michael Preysman says he is “starting over” with a new venture called Still Radical, aimed at reviving Everlane’s original vision but with a firm “no venture capital,…Read More

The article explores the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and the debate over whether they can match the prestige and long-term value of natural diamonds. Retailers like Walmart and Sam’s Club have seen major growth in lab-grown diamond sales, largely because they offer the same visual and chemical qualities as…Read More

Fashion brands are no longer treating resale as just an online side hustle — they’re turning secondhand shopping into a core in-store experience. Pacsun and Faherty are among the latest retailers carving out dedicated resale sections inside physical stores, betting that younger shoppers increasingly want curated vintage and pre-owned fashion…Read More

The U.S. secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $78.8 billion by 2030, growing steadily and outpacing the broader retail clothing sector, while the global resale market could hit $393 billion. Growth is being driven largely by Gen Z and millennials, who are expected to account for over 70% of…Read More

In 2014, Jennifer Foyle made a defining move with Aerie’s “Aerie Real” pledge, committing the brand to stop retouching photos and positioning it as an early leader in body positivity and authentic representation. This differentiated Aerie from competitors by focusing on comfort, realism, and emotional connection rather than idealized beauty…Read More

A massive AI-powered “capture factory” built by Eko in Bentonville aims to transform online shopping by creating highly detailed, interactive product catalogs at scale. Using automated rigs and advanced imaging systems, the facility captures 360-degree visuals and structured data for thousands of products daily, turning each into an AI-ready digital…Read More

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are already changing apparel demand as consumers change sizes and lifestyles. Nearly a quarter of U.S. households are using these medications, with most expecting to buy new clothes, and over half already have. Early signals show declining demand for larger sizes and rising sales in smaller…Read More

Digital retail media —such as the banner ads that appear while browsing on websites like Amazon or Walmart-– may be heading towards major disruption as AI/agentic commerce positions itself to reshape how consumers shop. Retail media, which gained momentum with Amazon’s advertising platform launch in 2012, is a relatively new…Read More

Inflation has pushed dollar stores to rethink their pricing models—and it’s changing who shops there. Dollar Tree began expanding beyond its $1 price point in 2021 due to squeezed margins, leaning into a multi-price strategy that allows for a wider range of products. That shift has made these stores more…Read More

After years of blockbuster price inflation that pushed Dior and Chanel’s prices far ahead of other luxury retailers (+51% and +59% price hikes for the two French houses, as opposed to only +36% industry averages), analysts say that the generic formula for luxury growth is coming to a noticeable shift.…Read More