At a panel and brand event in New York last week, TikTok Shop announced ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday its partnership with Venmo. With the announcement, on TikTok Shop U.S. customers who purchase for the first time from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 can receive 25 percent off when they spend $45 — … Read more
Dôen, the Los Angeles–based contemporary label with timeless, feminine pieces, dreamy visuals through a feminine gaze, and a community of cheerleaders from Kaia Gerber to Taylor Swift, had an amazing summer. But the recipient of this year’s WWD Honor for Best Private Company is fast becoming a brand for all seasons. “The most exciting new … Read more
The term “lifestyle brand” has become one of the most overused in the fashion business. But when it comes to Draper James, the description is accurate. Since its launch in 2015 as a Southern-influenced women’s apparel brand founded by Reese Witherspoon, the company has expanded into pet products, outdoor furniture, crafts, bedding and gifts. Now … Read more
LONDON — British retail giant John Lewis is getting a facelift. The business said it is investing 800 million pounds into remaking its selling floors, starting with the beauty halls at its flagship unit on Oxford Street, as well as stores in High Wycombe and Cheadle. The retailer witnessed a 7 percent increase in beauty … Read more
As the retail industry heads into the peak holiday shopping season, there’s a lot on the minds of executives, according to the latest survey from Multimedia Plus, which identified “product knowledge communications” as a top challenge for 32 percent of respondents. Product knowledge communications is how front-line workers are informed about products and services to … Read more
If retailers are out of stock, they may be out of luck. New research from AlixPartners showed that two-thirds of consumers polled said they would leave an e-commerce site or store and shop from another retailer “when an item they are looking to purchase is out of stock, signaling that retailers need to optimize inventory … Read more
Accenture’s latest read on consumer sentiment revealed some key trends as the holiday shopping season heats up. The firm said in its 18th annual Holiday Shopping Survey that consumers are cautiously optimistic as they plan to spend more than last year while seeking deals. Their focus is on price, value and bargains. The survey, which … Read more
With just about a month away from Black Friday, which is considered the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season, sales forecasts are all over the map. At one end is PwC’s estimate of a 7 percent increase in sales over last year and a 15 percent gain compared to 2022. On the other hand, … Read more
Want to make sure your fashion goods don’t get detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection? You need visibility into what is sure to be a highly complex supply chain. Not knowing exactly what’s in your textiles or apparel — from where the raw materials were sourced to what type of labor was or wasn’t … Read more
If you’re a cocktail drinker in Denver, you’ve likely tried a libation with a dash of creativity from Alex Jump and Stuart Jensen. Jump spent four years as the bar manager for Death & Co. in Denver before starting a consulting business and emerging as a leader in the low- and non-alcoholic beverage movement. Jensen … Read more
