Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Report: Retail innovation for a competitive advantage
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Today, consumers are used to making online purchases with a single click, whether it be via a social media channel, an app, or a store platform. They expect to receive online deliveries in 30 minutes or less and shop in virtual stores in the metaverse. Rather than physically trying on clothes, they use augmented reality smart mirrors from the...
Ugg partners with Alok for ‘URseen’ Collection for Pride 2024
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California-based lifestyle brand Ugg has partnered with internationally acclaimed comedian and author Alok (they/them) to develop the brand's Pride collection for 2024, URseen. Described as an "expressive offering with and for LGBTQ+ community," the all-gender collection includes the URSeen Platform clog and the URSeen dress. Both pieces are...
Denim Dudes to launch new denim event 'Here|After' in Los Angeles
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Amy Leverton from Denim Dudes, in partnership with ISKO and Re&Up, has teamed up with writer and producer Erin Barajas to launch a new denim event in Los Angeles, Here|After. Designed to serve as an 'impact-driven' event to unite disruptive thought leaders and Los Angeles' denim creatives, the new annual event will explore how the denim industry...
GU to open its first-ever overseas flagship store in SoHo, NYC
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GU, the sister brand to Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced plans to open its first overseas flagship store in SoHo, New York City, in addition to its online store this fall. The news comes not long after parent company Fast Retailing revealed its ambitious expansion plans for GU to make its mark in the United States and Europe. This...
Lulus partners with Levi's for curated capsule collection
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California-based fashion brand Lulus has partnered with denim brand Levi's to create a curated collection. The Lulus Loves: Levi's capsule collection includes a number of iconic styles from the brand, including trucker jackets, jeans, cutoff shorts, and jumpsuits. The collection is part of Lulus' broader focus on developing curated edits and...
Crocs expands Takeback Shoe Program across the United States
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Footwear brand Crocs has expanded its 'Old Crocs. New Life' shoe takeback program across the nation. Now all Crocs retail and outlet locations in the United States, minus Hawaii and Puerto Rico, feature designated collection boxes where customers can return Crocs footwear in any condition to be upcycled or recycled. Customers can also send back...
Lilly Pulitzer unveils new logo as part of brand refresh
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Womenswear brand Lilly Pulitzer has unveiled a brand refresh, which includes a new logo and typography. The first big shift in Lilly Pulitzer’s look in over fifteen years, the refresh is part of the Palm Beach brand’s wider modernization strategy. The new logo was revealed at the brand’s newest store in Rhode Island and will be featured across...
In Pictures: The Accessories Council marks its 30th Anniversary at the annual ACE Awards
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The Accessories Council celebrated its 30th anniversary last night during its annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards), where recipients across eleven categories were honored. Taking place at the historic Pierre Hotel in New York City, the sold-out gala marked three decades of acknowledging individuals and companies that have...
Dick's Sporting Goods announces multi-year partnerships with the Celtics and Red Sox
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Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with two iconic sports teams in Boston, the Celtics and Red Sox. Signing two multi-year partnerships, Dick’s Sporting Goods is the official sporting goods retail partner for each team franchise. Strengthening the bond between the sportswear retailer and the Boston community, news of the partnerships comes...
Fair Harbor marks 10th Year Anniversary with limited-edition capsule collection
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Certified B Corp apparel brand Fair Harbor is set to launch a special, limited edition capsule collection in honor of its tenth anniversary. Celebrating the milestone this month, the exclusive 10th Anniversary Collection will launch online on May 16 and features many of the brand’s core values. Since its inception in 2014, the sustainable...