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INDUSTRY UPDATES FROM THE EDITORS AT WWD, FOOTWEAR NEWS AND SOURCING JOURNAL

Lafayette 148’s Deirdre Quinn Speaks Out About the U.S.-China Tariff Situation Threatening Her Business

NEW THIS WEEK

EXCLUSIVE: Unpacking the Saks Global Plan to ‘Reset’ the Luxury Experience

NEW THIS WEEK

Shein and Temu Warn Shoppers of ‘Price Adjustments’ Next Week

NEW THIS WEEK

California Governor Says Efforts to Tackle Retail Crime Have Paid Off

NEW THIS WEEK

The Running Specialty Channel Has Proven To Be Recession Proof: Can It Withstand Tariff Turmoil?

NEW THIS WEEK

What Comes Next for Capri Now That Prada Is Buying Versace?

How Emerging Brands Are Assessing Trump’s Unpredictable Tariffs on China

Shein’s IPO Valuation Hinges on Trump’s De Minimis Ban on China

Apparel Import Bookings Down Nearly 60% Ahead of ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

White House Clarifies That Duties on China Have Hit 145%

Nike, Deckers and More Shoe Stocks Rally After Trump Shows Willingness to Haggle With Vietnam on Tariffs

Following Trump’s Tariff Hikes, Can Mass Shoe Production Actually Be Moved to the US?

Here’s How the Demise of De Minimis Could Impact E-Commerce and Resale

Why Time Ran Out for Forever 21 in the U.S.

Retailers Rush to the Tariff War Room, but Wait to See What Comes Next

5 Signs That Retailers Are Headed Into a Tough Spring

QVC Group Lays Off 900 Employees

Inside Gen Z’s Sustainability Conundrum

Amazon Seized 15 Million Counterfeit Products in 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Golden Goose Debuts Retail Concept Centered Around Personalization at New Meatpacking District Flagship in NYC

Athleisure Plays Bigger Role in Assortment Mix at Designer Brands

‘Nationalist Narratives’ Seen as Risk to Luxury Goods

Publican Exec Talks AI, Automation To Navigate Tariff Complexities

Bangladesh’s Strategy for Avoiding Trump Tariffs? A Buy-cott.

Tariff Ticker: Are Trump’s Threats Toothless?

Trump Promised Tariffs Would Benefit US Manufacturers. They Say
It’s Not That Simple

Burt Tansky, Giant in Luxury Retail, Dies at 87

The Whirlwind Ride With Saks Global, Vendors Speak Out

Forever 21 Files Chapter 11, Seeks a Buyer to Keep U.S. Stores, Website in Operation

Economic Boycott Day: Breakthrough or Bust?

CEO Bracken Darrell Brings VF Corp.’s Reinvention Back to Wall Street

Trump’s Tariffs: The Hot Button Topic at AAFA Executive Summit in D.C.

15,000 Retail Stores
Could Close in 2025

Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Goods Covered by USMCA

Trump Drops 25% Duties on Canada, Mexico, Fueling Trade War

Tariff Threats Lead to Lobbyists Pushing for Exclusions

Supply Chain Knowledge Is First Step To Mitigate Tariff Impact

How CEO Rati Levesque Is Rebuilding at The RealReal

Impact Analytics Partners With Fashion Institute of Technology to Integrate AI-driven Inventory Management Into Curriculum

FDRA’s Matt Priest Says Trump’s Additional 10% Tariff on China Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Some Shoe Companies

What’s Behind Trump’s De Minimis Reversal, And Is
Shein In the Clear?

US Firms Fear Vietnam Layoffs Amid Trump Tariff Crackdown

Footwear Execs at Coterie Talk Tariffs and What’s Selling for Fall ’25

Which Designer Brands Will Start Selling on Amazon With Saks?

Saks Global’s New Payment Terms Trigger Strong Industry Reaction

Nike CEO Elliott Hill Is Working Overtime to Make His Case to Analysts and Retailers on Company’s Turnaround – Here are 3 Takeaways

Trump’s China Tariffs Could Mean Higher Shoe Prices for the Critical Back-to-School Shopping Season

EXCLUSIVE: Nordstrom Creates ‘Director of
Luxury Styling’ Post
and Taps Popular Neiman’s Exec for the Job

Fast Fashion Market May
Soon Surpass $79 Billion

Trump Says He’ll Impose ‘Fair
and Reciprocal’ Tariffs on Trade Partners

AI in Retail: The Questions Every Retailer Should Ask Before Investing

How Primark Plans to Get the Word Out

In His First Major Interview as Wolverine CEO, Chris Hufnagel Opens Up About Big Opportunities Ahead in Product, Retail Innovation and International Growth

What Trump’s ‘Disheartening’ Deportation Plans Mean for the Future of Fashion

Trump Took on De Minimis. But Will It Stick?

FTC Distributes $2.4 Million
to Fashion Nova Customers Impacted by Alleged Review Suppression

P180 Buys Control of Vince Holdings, Putting Brendan Hoffman Back in the CEO Seat

Coresight Sees 15,000 U.S. Store Closings This Year

Leaders Say EU Will Respond in a ‘Proportionate Way’ to Trump Tariff Threats

Trump Says New Duties on China Could Take Effect Feb. 1

Puma Launches ‘Next Level’ Cost Savings Plan After Profit Miss

US Fashion Retailers Added 23K Jobs in December

For Some Fashion Firms, Will Holiday 2024 Be As Good As It Gets?

Outlook ’25: Will ‘Degrowth’ Stop Being a Dirty Word?

CEO Tony Spring on What Macy’s Inc.’s ‘Bold New Chapter’ Aims to Fix

What Could a TikTok Ban Mean for Fashion?

EU and Latin American ‘Mercosur’ Nations Shake on Controversial Free-Trade Deal

Activists Push Macy’s to Cut CapEx and Consider Selling Bloomingdale’s

Here’s What Top Execs From Crocs, Lululemon and Foot Locker Are Saying About Trump’s Potential Tariffs

Holiday Shopping Trends Survey Uncovers Rise in AI Adoption and Demand for Personalized Retail

Retail Worker Injuries Surge for New Hires, New Study Reveals

Lord & Taylor’s New Owner Readies for Online Rebirth

Consumers Show More Interest in Secondhand Gifts This Holiday

Amid Concerns About China’s Influence, Is the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on the Chopping Block?

P448 Adds to Leadership Team as It Secures New Investment

Gen Z Leads in Favoring ‘Pay Later’ Options for Personal Spending This Holiday Season

Macy’s Finds Multimillion-dollar False Accounting Entries, Delays Third-quarter Earnings Report

Dillard’s Reports Declines in Income, Sales in Q3

REI Tightens Return Policy to Limit Serial Offenders

Retail Leaders Respond to Overtime Pay Ruling by U.S. Court

Tariffs, Trade Preferences and Trump: The USFIA Explains

Apparel, Department Store Retail Sales Flat in October

Podcast: Trump 2.0’s Impact on Tariffs, Trade and Taxes

A Trump Victory Signals a Wave of Imports Ahead of Expected Tariffs

Everyone Is Buzzing About Trump’s China Tariffs: Here’s How Under Armour, Wolverine, Steve Madden and Tapestry Are Preparing for 2025

Retail’s New Blueprint to the Millennial Mindset

Goldman Sachs: Possible Post-Election Policy Shifts in Trade

Why Work Brands Are Stealing the Sneaker Industry’s Marketing Tactics

In First Major Interview, Hoka President Robin Green Talks Fueling Brand Heat, International Growth + More

As the Holiday Season Prepares to Peak, All Eyes Are on the Customer

Holiday Shoppers Embrace Pay Later Services to Ease Financial Pressure and Guilt From Splurges

Capri’s Outlook Dims After Tapestry Deal Gets Blocked

Esprit to Liquidate in the U.S. After Downsizings and Failed Revamp

Debunking the Retail Apocalypse Myth

Hoka Reaches $2 Billion Yearly Sales Milestone as Company Execs Focus on International Growth

Rakuten Reveals Key Consumer Behaviors and Motivators This Holiday

‘Havoc is Going to Start’ When Ocean Carriers Return to Suez Canal, Maersk Exec Says

Why Are Fashion Brands Still Opening Stores in Xinjiang?

Biden Admin Officials Go Deeper on What it Means to Be ‘Made in America’

More Than Two-thirds of Consumers Are Choosing Creator-founded Products, Research Shows

Where to Use Gen AI to Boost Retail and Brands

EXCLUSIVE: Saks Global Partners With Authentic Brands Group on Luxury Venture

Experian Report Reveals Shifts in Holiday Shopping Trends

Shoe Prices Expected to End 2024 Higher for the Fourth Straight Year, FDRA Says

Nike Is Still the No. 1 Footwear Brand Among Gen Z Teens, But It’s Losing Share Among Young Women

Holiday Hiring Challenges Rise as Service Industries Gear Up for Busy Season

Biden Hails East Coast Port Deal in Surprise White House Briefing

Four in 10 Retailers Worry About Inventory Shortages for Holiday 2024

Simon Targets Gen Z With Its Latest Campaign

Gen Z and Millennials Demand Excitement From Brands, According to SAP Emarsys Study

U.S. Economic Growth to Slow As Consumers Rein In Spending In 2025

Textile Exchange, Tapestry Talk Systemic Shifts at Climate Week

Exclusive: Shopbop CEO Kim Fleissner Will Lead Zappos Too, Scott Schaefer to Exit

H&M Revenue Flat, Profits Sink in Q3

Trump’s New Tariff Plan Could Spell Another Surge in Container Prices

This AI Tool Connects Brands to Suppliers—And Does the Negotiating

White House Takes Executive Action Against Deluge of De Minimis Shipments

Deloitte Forecasts Holiday Retail Sales to Rise 2.3% to 3.3%

Will Boots Boost Fall Biz? Here’s What Caleres, Genesco and Designer Brands Expect

How Footwear Is Driving Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Push into Lifestyle

EXCLUSIVE: Aerosoles Hires Industry Veteran Jimmy Gabriel as President, Chief Brand Officer

Historic California Textile EPR Passes in State Legislature

Shoes Execs Uneasy About Trade Policy Ahead of Presidential Election

Federal Consumer Watchdog to Investigate Shein and Temu Over Safety Concerns

What Does a Harris-Walz Ticket Mean for Climate, Labor, Business and Tech?

WGSN’s New Platform for Buyers Combines Traditional Forecasting with AI

Bangladesh in Turmoil. What Comes Next for Apparel Production?

EXCLUSIVE: Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden on Creating Viral Moments, Remote Work and How He’s Pivoting the Business to Win

Analysts Are Bullish on Crocs But Lukewarm on Hey Dude Ahead of Earnings This Week

Boohoo To Launch Marketplace As It Gears Up For Lender Talks

Olympians Want Lululemon to Step Up Sustainability Efforts

As Consumers Tighten Belts, Product Cost Is Top of Mind

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Climate, Trade and Tech?

Luxury Brands Need Better Due Diligence Across Their Value Chains

Shuffle Board: Burberry Ousts CEO, Levi’s Exec Joins Ralph Lauren

Crocs Settles Trademark Lawsuit With Mosaic Brands

The Shoe Surgeon Responds to Nike Lawsuit: ‘We Are Confused’

What Fashion Brands Can Learn From Nike’s Mistakes

Amid a Reset, Nike Is Leaving Market Share on the Table: Here’s How Brands Like Adidas, Hoka and On Can Move In

Exclusive: J. Crew Group’s Sustainability Report Highlights Commitment to Responsible Sourcing

Black Friday In July Expected To See Surge in Sales

Apparel Prices Rise in June—Even as Inflation Dips

Crisis Escalates for U.S. Small Businesses

New York State Senate Passes Landmark Retail Worker Safety Act

Boohoo Caused ‘Significant Harm’ to Investors Amid Sweatshop Scandal, Lawsuit Claims

VF CEO Says There Is ‘Much More Ahead’ for Vans’ Turnaround

Bankrupt Express Is on the Fast Track of Settling Leases

Shoe Executives Hint at a Desire for More Deal-Making in 2024

Study Finds That Gen Z Shoppers Loyalty Lies With Credit Cards, Not Retailers

TJX CEO: Potential to Expand Store Footprint By Another 1300+ Doors

Report: Trump’s Tariff Threats Could Cost US Households More Than $1,700 Per Year

Walmart to Slash More Than 2,000 Corporate and Remote Jobs by August

Gen Alpha’s Influence on Millennial Spending Power Predicted to Be Swift and Impactful

Luxury Brands Race to Meet EU Sustainability Rules With Digital Passports

Nike Could Be Losing Its Lead in Online Running Shoe Traffic, Similarweb Data Shows

As Consumer Worries Over Inflation Persist, Target Is Lowering Prices on 5,000 Popular Items

Esprit Enters Second Bankruptcy Proceeding in Four Years

NOLA Workers to Protest Against Dollar Store Companies

US Default Risk for Fashion Retailers Shows Improvement in May

Canadian Regulators Open ‘Greenwashing’ Inquiry Into Lululemon

Q&A: Newly Appointed USTR Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator Katherine White

California Bill Could Limit Retailers’ Use of Self-Checkout

How to Build Frontline Worker Trust, Loyalty

What Maersk’s 2024 Outlook Says About Container Shipping

Retail Job Growth (Finally) Sees an Uptick

Rue21’s 3rd Bankruptcy Tour Will See 540 Stores Shut

How to Make Money From Selling Trademarks, Domain Names

The Dream of ‘an American LVMH’ Dims
With FTC Challenge to Tapestry and Capri Merger

U.S. Consumers Lag in Global Sustainability Sentiment, According to ESW Report

EXCLUSIVE: Nordstrom.com Wants to Become the ‘Spotify of Fashion’ With New Marketplace

EU’s New Designation for Shein Gives It Stricter Marketplace Rules

Stores Roll Out Employee Body Cameras as Retail Crime Precaution

Report: Made in America Here to Stay—But the Reality is Different Than the Dream

Shuffle Board: Chief People Officer Exits Under Armour, NewStore Names CEO

Archive CEO Says Stores are Branded Resale’s Next Frontier

Nike to Lay Off 740 Employees at Oregon Headquarters by June

New York Earmarks $40 Million to Battle Retail Theft

Here’s Why More Shoe Brands Like Dr. Martens and New Balance Are Opting for Resale Programs

AI Can Revolutionize E-commerce, Says Svetlana Kordumova, Founder and CEO of Pixyle.ai

End of an Era:
Layoffs and Lender Lawsuit Augur the Demise of Lord & Taylor