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WGSN’s 2028 trend Joyful Audacity: What is it and how can retail leverage it?

In a landscape influenced by financial pressure, uncertainty, and fatigue, shoppers are naturally gravitating toward positivity. Rather than passively seeking it, however, consumers are actively claiming happiness in ways that extend beyond previous fashion industry trends. While dopamine dressing and vibrant campaigns signaled efforts to offset...

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Aritzia to open debut store in Alabama, as US revenues increases 54.5 percent in Q1 2027

Canadian retailer Aritzia has opened its debut store in Alabama, as its expansion push across the US continues to fuel its growth. The new store, located at 214 Summit Boulevard in The Summit, a shopping center in Birmingham, is in line with Aritzia's established store concept. It features an atelier-inspired styling area with curated artwork...

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US parents opt for cotton clothing, as back-to-school spending hits record high

Close to three-quarters of US parents say they prefer to dress their children in cotton this back-to-school season, according to new data from Cotton Incorporated, with 59 percent stating they prefer to purchase clothing that does not contain microplastics. The findings come as American families across the country finish up their shopping ahead...

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Primark operating just under 50 US stores following debut openings in Georgia

Primark is set to open its first-ever store in Georgia, bringing the value fashion retailer’s total number of US stores to 47. The new 26,000 square foot store, located in Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, is set to open its doors on September 8. Another store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia shortly afterwards. “Our expansion into the state...

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How a third-generation Florence shoemaker is navigating the US tariff hit

For almost a century, Valentina Rangoni’s family has been selling Italian-made shoes for the United States through its primary brand, Amalfi by Rangoni. Now, the third generation shoemaker, who founded her own label in 2016 dedicated to women’s footwear, is facing an unprecedented business challenge: the Trump administration’s tariff policy. On...

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Gap Inc.’s membership program takes over New York Fashion Week

Gap Inc.’s Encore membership program will offer six days of fashion, culture and entertainment experiences in New York during Fashion Week, the brand announced on Monday. From September 9 to 14, Encore members will be able to access runway shows, designer experiences, live music and exclusive events across New York City. The cross-brand...

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Target apologizes for controversial Halloween costume, but consumer trust may be harder to restore

Target’s latest misstep comes as the retailer faces scrutiny over its decision to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion commitments. Currently trying to rebuild customer traffic, the retailer found itself in the center of a new backlash this weekend, after facing backlash over selling a children’s Halloween costume that resembled racist...

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Why Jacqueline Syms waited two years to bring For the Ages back to Nordstrom

Jacqueline Syms, founder of independent handbag label For the Ages, waited more than two years before returning to large-scale retail, a pause driven less by strategy than by the search for a manufacturing partner that could consistently meet her standards. The brand relaunched exclusively on Nordstrom.com last week, marking its first large...

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Shein: heavily criticised, yet millions of customers remain

Paris - Having become the symbol of ultra-fast fashion in recent years, Shein is preparing for its stock market debut in Hong Kong in September. The company has found itself targeted by multiple European and French initiatives aimed at regulating its operations. Investigations, sanctions and controversies have not, however, prevented the Asian...

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New identity: Sézane begins its rebrand

Thirteen years after its launch, French brand Sézane has announced its renewal. The pioneering online fashion label, founded by Morgane Sézalory, has chosen the start of the autumn 2026 season to activate its metamorphosis. This includes a new visual identity, an evolution of its collection lines. Evolution of a pioneering business model...

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Frasers Group to cover fees owed to Harvey Nichols stylists

British retail giant Frasers Group has said it intends to pay personal shoppers and stylists owed money by Harvey Nichols under its former owner, with most payments expected to be made in full within 72 hours. The payments will be made on an ex gratia basis, meaning Frasers is not legally responsible for the outstanding fees following its...

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Star Gene sees retail as a “creative playground” for fashion, art and music

What do you do with a personal fashion collection that has been sitting in an archive for years? For Turkish singer-songwriter and Star Gene founder Hande Yener, the answer was simple: give the clothing a new lease of life. From her own wardrobe and a love for fashion, art and music, Star Gene was born. The retail and cultural concept, located...