Strategy
The balance of power between retailers and brands rarely tips dramatically overnight. Until now.
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced its $2.4 billion acquisition of Foot Locker is a strategic realignment that transforms how major sportswear brands must approach their distribution strategies.
The global fashion industry faces a pivotal year in 2025, marked by economic headwinds, shifting consumer priorities, and transformative opportunities, according to McKinsey & Company’s State of Fashion 2025 report and related analyses.
Anthropologie introduces new Celandine collection, an exclusive resort wear line designed for year-round vacation-ready styles. Named after the bright yellow flower that blossoms in warmth, Celandine offers a curated selection of dresses, coordinated sets, swimwear, cover-ups, accessories, skincare, and beauty products.
As 2024 draws close, the fashion and apparel industry is witnessing significant digital shifts. November has seen some impressive growth in website rankings on SimilarWeb, driven partly by the dynamic shopping habits of Generation Z, who have shown increasing environmental awareness and are impacting market trends considerably.
The partnership between JCPenney and Sephora has proved highly profitable and transformative for both brands. Since 2022, JCPenney has witnessed a 15% surge in overall customer traffic primarily driven by the Sephora sections, attracting a younger customer base.