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I tested 5 clothing rental services, but none of them convinced me it's not worth it to own clothes
- After spending the summer testing several clothing rental services for the sake of journalism, I came to the conclusion I ultimately don't like borrowing my wardrobe and much prefer to own my clothing.
- My biggest grievance with rental was that I found it to be logistically taxing. I experienced firsthand the operational woes currently afflicting Rent the Runway, including supply chain issues causing wid…
Bethany Biron
Bethany Biron
Bethany Biron
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These are the hottest fashion brands in the world right now
To put together the ranking, Lyst analyzes the online-shopping behavior of more than five million c…
Mary Hanbury
An analyst is arguing that Gap is headed for a comeback in 2019, but many say that's probably wrong
Gap Inc. has increasingly leaned on its sister brands for growth, especially Old Navy, which has a …
Mary Hanbury
J.Crew is said to be cutting the only line of clothing it sells on Amazon after reports surface that former CEO Mickey Drexler didn't support the deal
The decision to cut Mercantile comes just two weeks after J.Crew's former CEO Jim Brett stepped dow…
Mary Hanbury
Abercrombie came back from the dead by getting rid of its shirtless models and dark stores. Here's what else has changed for the retailer.
"The recovery at Abercrombie & Fitch is still a work in progress. However, turning around a onc…
Mary Hanbury
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO reveals how the store has stayed close to millennials as they've grown up
Abercrombie & Fitch has been working hard to refresh its brand in a bid to appeal to millennial…
Mary Hanbury
We went inside one of the sprawling factories where Zara makes its clothes. Here's how the world's biggest fashion retailer gets it done.
This area of the country is home to its founder, Amancio Ortega, and the first Zara store. Today, o…
Mary Hanbury
Gap and Victoria's Secret both made offers to acquire Lululemon in the early 2000s, the athleisure company's founder reveals in new tell-all book
Wilson says he was also approached by women's apparel brand Liz Claiborne, which offered to buy Lul…
Mary Hanbury
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are sending a clear signal that Amazon is the future of fashion, and it's terrible news for department stores
"We think that this is critical for us to really do three things; number one, to protect our brand …
Mary Hanbury
These are the biggest clothing companies in America
We put together a list of the top retail companies in the US by annual sales numbers. The data is t…
Mary Hanbury
Walmart is acquiring a plus-size store with a cult following - and some customers are furious
Eloquii has become one of the leading players in a market that is known for being underserved. …
Mary Hanbury
Michael Kors is likely buying Versace for one key reason
It's a pivot to what Cowen and Co. analysts called "new luxury" in a note to analysts on Monday. Co…
Dennis Green
The woman behind Bonobos' most hated ad is its new CEO
With over 10 million views on YouTube, the ad has more than twice as many dislikes as likes. Commen…
Dennis Green
Zara has completely altered daily life for this sleepy Spanish town. Here's what residents think about it.
The locals call it the "Impacto Inditex," and it's felt in all areas of the city. Whether it be the…
Mary Hanbury
Amazon is collaborating with a clothing brand to make fast fashion even faster
One benefit, according to Roque, is the low startup costs involved with creators taking part in the…
Dennis Green
The startup from Amsterdam that turned suit-buying upside now wants to do the same for women
"The curiosity around it was two fold: how practical and easy and comfortable suits are to wear, wi…
Dennis Green
12 hot new brands that millennials can't get enough of
In an annual survey conducted by Goldman Sachs and Conde Nast called the Love List, a group of cons…
Mary Hanbury
I worked in retail for 6 years, and these are the subtle ways clothing stores get you to spend more money
You walk into a store with a clear mission to purchase a new pair of shoes or a shirt for work, but…
Jennifer Ortakales
Zara has a new tactic to compete with Amazon and Asos
The constant pressure for newness, driven by online rivals such as Asos and Boohoo rolling out thou…
Mary Hanbury
Furious moms unleash on Target and Walmart over 'hooker style' shorts for kids
"I don't fancy myself a prude, but neither do I take the responsibility to teach my daughters about…
Mary Hanbury
Angry customers are flooding Victoria's Secret's Facebook page with complaints about 'shoddily made' lingerie
Discontent towards the brand has been brewing. In April, new data from brand-insights firm YouGov s…
Mary Hanbury
Nordstrom is banking on cooler brands to defy the department-store curse
"This partnership means more people can get their Reformation fix in real life and more importantly…
Mary Hanbury
Fashion is undergoing a fundamental shift, and it's great news for Urban Outfitters
He added: "It usually goes from early adopter to a mid adopter to a full adoption to an over adopti…
Mary Hanbury
'They are building f------ rockets. That is insane': Outdoor Voices CEO looks to Elon Musk for inspiration in her quest to build the world's largest athletics brand
In a recent interview with Business Insider, she explained how challenging it was to find investmen…
Mary Hanbury
A former Macy's and Victoria's Secret exec just opened a 'gender-free' store - take a look inside
He wrote in a Facebook post about the store, "This is a revolutionary retail movement for a new gen…
Jessica Tyler,Jessica Tyler
Victoria's Secret has a bold new look that's straight out of its rival's playbook
Calvin Klein relaunched some of its archive collections across underwear and clothing, and it has b…