NFL Teams With H&M to Offer Branded Gear Outside of the US Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M is partnering with the National Football League to offer branded gear to customers beyond American fans, according to the retailer. "H&M is extremely excited to offer fans outside the U.S. the opportunity to purchase NFL-licensed products," an H&M spokesperson
Lululemon Names Nikki Neuburger Chief Brand Officer Lululemon Athletica has named Nikki Neuburger its chief brand officer, a role she will begin effective Jan. 20, the company announced today. In the newly created role, Neuburger will lead the retailer's marketing, creative, communication and sustainability efforts, and will report to CEO Calvin McDonald. Neuburger joins Lululemon
Kylie Cosmetics Names Beauty Industry Veteran as CEO Cosmetics conglomerate Coty and reality TV star Kylie Jenner named Christoph Honnefelder as Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin's new CEO, the brand announced today. Coty also confirmed the completion of its purchase of a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million. The sale, which values Kylie
How the Boston Seaport Became a Hotbed for DTC Brands A city known for its sports dynasties, baked beans and place in American history, Boston is becoming a testing ground for direct-to-consumer retailers. The revitalized seaport is attracting companies looking to target a different kind of consumer, one that may park their electric vehicles in
Despite Uptick in Holiday Sales, Don’t Expect Retail Bankruptcies to Subside Despite an uptick in retail sales during the 2019 holiday shopping season, don't expect the financial pressure on troubled retailers to subside in 2020, according to retail analysts at credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service. "Between Black Friday and Christmas, it has been a
Analysts Share 5 Retail Predictions for What We Can Expect in 2020 This upcoming year is already shaping up to be a banner year with a new Brexit deadline, the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and, of course, a presidential election. But what about the retail industry? As a new year approaches, we asked analysts what
Fast Fashion Reigned in the 2010s. But Will It Last Into the 2020s? The 2010s may well be remembered as the decade that fashion became fast, when retailers quickly flipped styles from the catwalk to the clothing rack. In 2010, Amazon Prime had fewer than 25 million subscribers, and H&M didn't operate an ecommerce website
6 Direct-to-Consumer Trends to Watch in 2020 The direct-to-consumer landscape heated up in 2019, with several brands achieving unicorn status, CEO shakeups, and more companies opening up a brick-and-mortar presence. As 2020 kicks off a new decade, the DTC space continues to change, with industry experts predicting more acquisitions, an expanding home category, a new
Holiday Spending Increased in 2019, Especially Online Christmas is in the rearview mirror, bringing another holiday shopping season to a close--sort of. With five days left in 2019, consumers are rushing to spend those holiday gift cards (along with returning and exchanging items that didn't suit their tastes). But this holiday season has already been
Airport Terminal Retail Takes Off While bankruptcies and store closures have become all too common for brick-and-mortar retailers, one physical marketplace is flipping this narrative: airports. With airports across the country renovating to address both infrastructural needs and the rising number of travelers, the stage is set for terminals to become a high-growth area for
