How Retail Giants Are Turning Fashion Week Into a Customer Channel
eBay, H&M and Gap show three ways retailers are using the Fashion Week calendar. Their shopping and membership paths are clear; the payoff for designers is less visible.
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eBay, H&M and Gap show three ways retailers are using the Fashion Week calendar. Their shopping and membership paths are clear; the payoff for designers is less visible.
Gap Inc. has appointed Forerunner founder Kirsten Green to its board, effective immediately, adding consumer-investment experience as the apparel group expands into beauty and accessories.
The New York Fashion Week pop-up puts the Five-Pocket Tote at the center of Gap’s accessories launch, combining personalization with loyalty access.
Old Navy Beauty Co. pairs seven custom scents with third-party beauty brands as the apparel retailer expands beyond its pilot toward a nationwide rollout.
As Fashion Week unfolds from September 9-14, Encore will offer members a curated selection of events, from runway shows to special programming, providing a closer look at the fashion industry.
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