Apparel Retail
At 23, he quit his accounting job to start an eBay business—today, his company brings in $167 million a year
Gurmer Chopra, 32, is the co-founder of clothing brand YoungLA. Courtesy of Right after graduating from university in 2015, Gurmer Chopra, 32, landed his first corporate role at a “Big Four” accounting firm. But after less than a year on the job, he decided to quit. “Four months into it, I [was] like: ‘I freaking […]
Read More
Back-to-school spending persists despite economic pressure, consumer survey says
A variety of school supplies, including lunch boxes and backpacks in different colors and patterns, are on display for the upcoming school year. Deb Cohn-Orbach | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Families are not holding back on back-to-school spending this year, despite growing economic pressure, according to a new PwC consumer survey. […]
Read More
Nike pushes back Skims launch with Kim Kardashian due to production delays
NikeSKIMS, a new brand from NIKE Inc. and SKIMS. Courtesy: NikeSKIMS Kim Kardashian fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated NikeSKIMS line. The activewear line will launch later this year instead of in the spring, like the companies had originally announced, because of production delays, according to a […]
Read More
Lululemon shares tumble 20% as it cuts full-year guidance, citing ‘dynamic macroenvironment’
People walk past a Lululemon department store in New York City on June 5, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday, but cut its full-year earnings guidance, citing a “dynamic macroenvironment.” As the company navigates tariffs and fears about a slowing U.S. economy, CEO Calvin […]
Read More
American Eagle issues downbeat quarterly guidance as earnings miss expectations
American Eagle Outfitters reported quarterly earnings on Thursday that missed expectations, reflecting a $75 million write-down in spring and summer merchandise, following the retailer pulling its full-year guidance earlier this month due to macroeconomic uncertainty. “The first quarter was a challenging period for our business,” CEO Jay Schottenstein said in a release. “While we are […]
Read More
Dick’s Sporting Goods stands by full-year guidance — even with tariffs looming
A sign is posted in front of a Dick’s Sporting Goods store on September 04, 2024 in Daly City, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods said Wednesday it’s standing by its full-year guidance, which includes the expected impact from all tariffs currently in effect. The sporting goods giant said it’s expecting earnings […]
Read More
Nike will raise prices on a wide range of products as soon as this week
Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3, 2025. Rachel Wisniewski | Reuters Nike will raise prices on a […]
Read More
Canada Goose shares soar 20% as company beats estimates, pulls full-year guidance
Canada Goose jackets for sale inside a Nordstrom store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Nordstrom will close its six Canadian department store locations and seven Nordstrom Rack shops, as CEO Erik Nordstrom said the company no longer sees a realistic path to profitability in the country, The Canadian Press reports. Photographer: […]
Read More
Meet the sustainable fashion startup backed by H&M and Amazon
An H&M store in New York City on Nov. 19, 2024. Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty Images When Gilberto Loureiro spent summers working in a textile factory as a teenager growing up in Portugal, he discovered that he felt “hate and love” for how clothes were produced. The work was tough: Loureiro’s job was […]
Read More
Primark boss Marchant resigns after ‘error of judgment’ with a woman
Primark store at the Queens Center mall in Elmhurst, NY. Melissa Repko | CNBC The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an “error of judgment” towards a woman in a social situation late last year. Parent-company Associated British Foods said in a statement on Monday […]
Read More