Apparel

Boot Barn sales jump 18.7% as it closes ‘record’ year

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. ended its fiscal year on an upbeat note with strong in-store and online sales as consumer interest in all-things Western continues to gain momentum.
WHP Global in deal to acquire Marc Jacobs

WHP Global is adding a high-profile luxury brand to its fashion portfolio.
Abercrombie & Fitch integrates cyber risk metrics into security effort

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is optimizing how it measures and analyzes its exposure to cybercrime.
U.S. Polo Assn. growing footprint with two new flagships

U.S. Polo Assn. is expanding its footprint with two new U.S. flagships – while continuing to plot international expansion.
Gap Inc. names former Paramount exec as head of licensing

Gap Inc. has added another former Paramount executive to its team as it continues to strengthen its ties to entertainment and the culture at large.
Omaha’s Avenue One project lands L.L.Bean

The 200-acre mixed-use development plans a 2027 opening.
David’s Bridal adds budgeting to AI wedding planning tool

A leading bridal and special occasion retailer is introducing smart budgeting features within its artificial intelligence-based Pearl Planner solution.
Rent the Runway CEO exiting; interim chief named

Jennifer Hyman is departing as CEO, president and board member of the company she co-founded 18 years ago.

Shein reportedly to acquire Everlane in deal valued at $100 million