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Stitch Fix debuts Holiday Party Hotline

Personal styling platform Stitch Fix has debuted a special hotline to serve its customers in the run-up to the holiday season. The new Holiday Pary Hotline offers personalized holiday styling tips directly from a Stitch Fix stylist, who also answers all potential questions. Launched just in time for the holiday season, shoppers can now call or...

Business

Stitch Fix names new chief product and technology officer

Personal styling service Stitch Fix has announced the appointment of Tony Bacos as its chief product and technology officer, beginning immediately. Bacos, who will report to CEO Matt Baer, has been tasked with driving product innovation, optimising the platform’s client experience and growing the business. As part of his role, Bacos will work...

Business

Stitch Fix posts drop in Q4 revenue, but narrows losses

Stitch Fix has reported a 22 percent drop in revenue in the fourth quarter, but managed to narrow its net losses amid an ongoing turnaround strategy. The online styling platform generated net revenue of 375.8 million dollars in the quarter ended July 29, down from 481.9 million dollars the prior year. On a brighter note, the company narrowed its...

Business

Stitch Fix officially confirms UK exit

Personal styling platform Stitch Fix has confirmed its departure from the UK market after it was heavily impacted by the current macroeconomic climate. In early June, the company had revealed it was mulling the decision to exit from the country in the fiscal year 2024 after its net revenue dropped by 20 percent for the third quarter of the...

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Stitch Fix names new CEO, founder to step down from role

Personal styling platform Stitch Fix has announced the appointment of Matt Baer as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, effective June 26. Baer, the former chief customer and digital officer at Macy’s, will be aided by founder, interim CEO and executive chairperson of the board Katrina Lake, who will work closely with...

Business

Stitch Fix mulls UK market exit, lowers US distribution network

Personal styling platform Stitch Fix has said that it is looking to explore an exit from the UK market in fiscal year 2024 due to continued impact from the current macroeconomic environment. The announcement came as the company reported a 20 percent drop in its net revenue for Q3 of FY23, down to 394.9 million dollars, which it noted still beat...

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Stitch Fix posts Q3 revenue drop of 20 percent

For the third quarter, Stitch Fix, Inc. net revenue of 394.9 million dollars, decreased 20 percent year over year. The company’s active clients of 3,476,000, a decrease of 431,000 or 11 percent, while net revenue per active client (RPAC) of 502 dollars, decreased 9 percent. The company reported net loss of 21.8 million dollars, diluted loss per...

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Stitch Fix CFO steps down as revenues take substantial dip

Personal stylist platform Stitch Fix has reported its financial results for Q2 of fiscal year 2023, ended January 28, as it looked to continue on its strategy to improve profitability. The company saw its net revenue decrease YoY by 20 percent to 412.1 million dollars. It also saw an 11 percent decline in its active clients, down by 445,000 to...

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Stitch Fix CEO to step down as it announces further job cuts

Elizabeth Spaulding, the chief executive officer of personal styling platform Stitch Fix has announced her departure from the top position, as well as from her role as a member of the board of directors. On her departure, Spaulding said in a release that the company will continue to work towards “an ambitious transformation”, with a “leaner,...

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Stitch Fix introduces travel insurance package

Stylist platform Stitch Fix has announced the launch of its ‘Travel Style Insurance’ programme in the US, which aims to offer travellers support in the case of lost luggage. The package will be available to all travellers, regardless of whether they are a Stitch Fix member or not. For those who have signed up to the insurance and have ultimately...

Fashion

Stitch Fix launches latest Elevate collection alongside six entrepreneurs

Online personal styling platform Stitch Fix has launched its newest Elevate collection as part of its annual programme designed to support POC-owned businesses. Looks from the collection, which is available to exclusively shop via Stitch Fix’s website, feature designs from six entrepreneurs of colour. Launched in 2020, the platform’s ‘Elevate’...

Podcast

Should you Manufacturing or Wholesaling?

Fashionpreneurship podcast asks the question: 'Should I manufacture or do wholesaling?' in this 30-minute episode. The host magnifies the pros and cons of each, and how to figure out what is right for your business.