WWD | September 20, 2021 Lululemon Athletica, athletic apparel and accessories-maker revealed the results of a new survey today on evolving attitudes toward workplace apparel. We know people want to be comfortable, 96% of consumers in fact. Now, 81% of consumers hope for casual styles as a greater part of professional office attire post-pandemic. Most participants in the survey (86%) said they want their employer to judge them based on the quality of their work, rather than o

WWD | April 20, 2021 This fall, Tommy Hilfiger will land in more than 600 Kohl’s stores and kohls.com. In 100 of the 600 Kohl’s stores, Tommy will have more space and special fixturing. The collection includes polos, quarter zip-up pullovers, button-down shirts, sweaters, comfort wear in tops and bottoms, denim styles, transitional jackets and puffer vests. In spring 2022, Tommy’s swimwear will be added. Tommy Hilfiger joins the list of brand names Kohl’s has been adding to i

Business Insider | April 13, 2021 If you splurged on a matching pajama set in the last year, you're not alone. Those fortunate enough to maintain an income shifted "scheduled spend" from normal routines to indulgences. Last April, PJ sales spiked 143% compared to March. In 2020, NPD Group shared, pajamas priced at $50 or more grew at triple the rate of the total pajama market. In 2019, the global industry was worth more than $10 million, and it's projected to reach more than

Walmart Corporate | February 10, 2021 Walmart announces their new Free Assembly spring collection. Free Assembly is a modern fashion brand featuring elevated style essentials for men and women, found exclusively at Walmart. The new spring collection, goes out of the box from their original value selvedge denim and organic cotton to add fresh new styles to mix, match and layer. Read the full article here #retail #walmart #lookbook #apparel

Forbes | October 4, 2020 Since the pandemic broke out, luxury brands repurposed their factories to manufacture face masks and hospital gowns, as well as made financial donations. They offered customers their own branded face masks, like Burberry, Rag and Bone, Missoni and others. Louis Vuitton, LVMH just announced it will introduce a logo branded luxury face shield as part of its 2021 Cruise collection on October 30, right in time for Halloween trick-or-treating, since it loo

A Bullseye View | October 1, 2020 As guests continue to use Shipt’s safe and easy delivery service nationwide, Target has added thousands of apparel items to help them get more of their shopping done in one convenient stop. New selections include newborn and infant apparel for boys and girls, boys’ pants and sportswear, girls’ pants and separates and kids’ uniforms, as well as socks, t-shirts, underwear and legwear for adults. Continuing to expand their same-day fulfillment o

Forbes | September 15, 2020 Many luxury brands have rebuffed Amazon in the past because they want to have more control over the customer experience. But Alex Bolen, CEO of Oscar de la Renta, points out “This idea that you don’t want to speak to a customer where she’s spending a lot of her time is a mistake.” Amazon launches its Luxury Stores experience, with Oscar de la Renta as the first brand to open a storefront. “Luxury Stores is currently offered in the U.S. by invitatio

Retail Dive | September 2, 2020 Nike unveiled its first dedicated maternity collection, dubbed "Nike (M)," which is set to launch on Sept. 17. The collection includes a pullover, a bra, a tanktop and a tight. The line is aimed at supporting women "during all stages of pregnancy and beyond" and was created by analyzing over 150,000 comparison scans of non-pregnant and pregnant women. Retired track and field athlete Perri Edwards noted in the release that the bra allows for "ea

WWD | June 20, 2020 American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is adding to its portfolio with Unsubscribed, a new apparel and accessories retail concept. The company already operates the American Eagle, Aerie and Todd Snyder brands.  Unsubscribed will be introduced with just one brick-and-mortar store — a permanent space in New York’s East Hampton neighborhood — opening today. According to sources, Unsubscribed will be the opposite of fast fashion. It will feature consciously made women

Retail Dive | May 27, 2020 Walmart is offering some 750,000 pre-owned women's and children's clothing, accessories, footwear and handbags through a new partnership with resale site ThredUp. Apparel and footwear deemed "new" or "like new," and accessories and handbags deemed "gently used" have been selected by ThredUp for sale through Walmart's site, according to a blog post by Walmart U.S. e-commerce fashion chief Denise Incandela. ThredUp purchases through Walmart.com count

A Bullseye View, January 9th, 2020 Target has recently announced All in Motion, the newest activewear and sporting goods owned brand from Target, due for arrival later in January. All in Motion will roll out a collection of everything from sports bras and leggings to hand weights and yoga mats. Designed with quality, sustainability and inclusivity at the top of mind, Target looks to reach guests with key attributes you'd find with premium activewear brands while being deliver