Articles by Alissa Schumacher
Martha Stewart designs footwear collection for Skechers
14 Mar 2023 - Fashion
The shoe brand Skechers has teamed up with entrepreneur and television show host Martha Stewart to launch a co-branded footwear collection for spring 2023. The "A Day in the Life of Martha" collection features a range of footwear styles, including sandals, slides, and slip-ins, all designed with her well-known stamp. Being inspired by Martha's...
Klarna unveils limited edition footwear for the Chicago Bulls, designed by Don C
9 Mar 2023 - Fashion
Global shopping service Klarna has announced its continued partnership with the Chicago Bulls as their official shopping partner, extending their collaboration for several more years. As part of the partnership, Klarna has teamed up with streetwear designer Don C to create a special edition sneaker for the Bulls' iconic mascot, Benny the Bull....
JCPenney partners with fashion designer Prabal Gurung
1 Mar 2023 - Fashion
JCPenney, the multibrand retailer operating at a mid level price point, has collaborated with fashion designer Prabal Gurung to create a new clothing collection called Impower by Prabal Gurung for JCPenney. The collection features a range of dresses and jumpsuits for various occasions and will be available to purchase for a limited time only....
Francesca's announces launch of resale program with ThredUp
18 Feb 2023 - Business
Women’s boutique chain Francesca's has announced the introduction of a resale program called ‘Forever Francesca’s’ that aims to combat fashion waste. For the launch of the new program, the brand will partner with ThredUP, one of the largest online resale platforms worldwide. "We are aware of the environmental impact apparel has on our planet,...
lululemon’s support for diversity with its new Supplier Inclusion and Diversity Program
14 Feb 2023 - Business
lululemon, the athletic apparel brand, launched the new IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action) Supplier Inclusion and Diversity Program. The initiative is designed to support and encourage diversity within the company's supply chain, with a particular focus on empowering underrepresented and disadvantaged organisations. Stacia Jones,...
Afterpay to spotlight emerging designers at NYFW
3 Feb 2023 - Business
Afterpay, the leading player in the "Buy Now Pay Later" (BNPL) payments sector, has announced its latest venture as the title sponsor of New York Fashion Week: The Shows. NYFW: The Shows is a new space “built exclusively to showcase emerging designers who represent the future of fashion”. As the title sponsor of NYFW, Afterpay is offering its...
StockX debuts Authentication Center in Mexico
3 Feb 2023 - Business
StockX, an online marketplace for buying and selling authentic sneakers, streetwear, and apparel, has announced the opening of its first authentication center in Mexico. StockX said the center will provide customers in Latin America with an enhanced and localized shopping experience, as it will allow more efficient verification of the...
Target's Future Collective collaborates with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson
2 Feb 2023 - Fashion
Target has launched its second Future Collective line in collaboration with fashion editor and stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Future Collective, a brand owned by Target, offers apparel and accessories in collaboration with industry experts and aims to showcase the versatility of modern style and cultural influences. Debuting in September...
Saks reveals new men's shopping experience in New York City
1 Feb 2023 - Retail
Saks Fifth Avenue has launched a new shopping destination for men in its New York Flagship store on Fifth Avenue. The shopping experience will feature a selection of more than 70 established and upcoming brands as well as 19 shop-in-shops from high-end luxury brands like Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Moncler, and Off-White. This...
American Eagle subsidiary Quiet Platforms announces partnership with JLL
9 Jan 2023 - Business
Quiet Platforms, a wholly owned American Eagle Outfitters Inc. subsidiary, has announced its partnership with the real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL). In December 2022, the companies announced their cooperation for the new year to accelerate the opening of new fulfilment centres in the US to serve brands in the supply chain...