Foot Locker Broadens Market on West Coast With Acquisition of WSS
Foot Locker, Inc., the New York–based specialty-athletic retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eurostar, Inc., or WSS, for $750 million. The transaction will be funded with Foot Locker’s available cash.
Back-to-School Landscape Evolves Post-Pandemic in Spending, Trends, Thinking
As the apparel industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and normalcy returns more each day, the back-to-school season is in full swing and even had a jumpstart this year with new trends, record spending, and a shift in buying power and consumer thinking.
New Innovations in Versatile Comfort Take Over L.A. Market Week
L.A. Market Week, which was held in downtown Los Angeles Aug. 1–5, saw trends of multifunctionality within apparel and provided opportunities to connect.
Carrying a Sustainable Message to DTLA, Preface Hosts On-site Event
Returning to Los Angeles, the Preface show hosted its July 28–29 event at the El Santee Building in the city’s downtown.
Denim’s New Look
Blame it on the youth. As we emerge from the pandemic, right now is the perfect time for a wardrobe upgrade and—more specifically—new jeans.
Ambercycle and Avery Dennison Work Together to Close the Supply-Chain Loop
The end of life for clothing often leads to the landfill, creating an enormous fashion-waste problem for the industry.
Inside the Industry
Inside the Industry
Liberty West Debuts With a Successful Show in DTLA
Fresh off a successful event that was hosted during Miami Swim Week, Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs entered the Los Angeles trade-show market with its new show, Liberty West, an event that was the product of Liberty’s joint effort with the LA Men’s Market.
NYDJ Foundations Campaign Celebrates Women With Fresh Fall Denim
Slipping into a pair of NYDJ denim from the brand’s Fall 2021 Foundations collection, the legendary Christie Brinkley joined daughters Alexa Ray Joel (left) and Sailor Brinkley-Cook (right) to celebrate the generational bonds between women.
Industry Focus: Finance
As consumers shop in the midst of back-to-school season, how should apparel-industry professionals guarantee a strong finish as they head into fall?
INHERENT, Steve McQueen Partner for Driver’s Collection
INHERENT, an innovative digital menswear line, and the “King of Cool” Steve McQueen have partnered for a new capsule collection.
Express Introduces Community Commerce Program for Style Experts
Express Community Commerce is a first-of-its-kind social commerce experience for fashion enthusiasts to style, inspire and earn commission.
Skechers’ Philanthropic Efforts for Animals Surpass $7 Million in Donations
Skechers has reached a new milestone in its philanthropic quest of giving, with more than $7 million raised for animals in need throughout the United States and Canada.
Halsey's Beauty Brand about-face Partners with Dickies
Halsey and her makeup company about-face beauty have partnered with Dickies, the world’s leading workwear brand, for an exclusive co-branded collaboration of two limited-edition unisex bags.
Mavi Helps Save Sea Turtles Through Indigo Turtles Project
Global denim-lifestyle brand Mavi is continuing its commitment to sustainability and conservation efforts with the Indigo Turtles Project.
