Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Departamento opens new store in downtown, Los Angeles
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Luxury men’s multi-brand retailer Departamento has opened its latest storefront in Los Angeles, California. The new store, located within the iconic architectural retail enclave Signal in downtown Los Angeles, was designed by LA-based firm 22RE. Similar to the retailer's existing storefront, customers access the store through a concealed...
Shein is named exclusive fashion partner for KCON LA 2024
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Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein has been named as the exclusive fashion partner for KCON LA 2024, a leading K-Pop fan and artist festival in Los Angeles, California, for the first time. The new partnership sees Shein introduce several immersive and interactive experiences to the event and launch a curated collection. Inspired by K-Pop...
Ross Stores opens 24 new locations across the US this summer
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Discount retail giant Ross Stores, Inc. continues to execute its expansion strategy, as the off-price retailer opens a total of 24 new locations across the United States. Ross Stores recently opened 21 Ross Dress for Less stores and three dd's Discounts stores in 17 different states in June and July. These new retail locations, which include...
Florsheim partners with Psudo for collaborative collection
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American heritage footwear brand Florsheim has partnered with Los Angeles-based sustainable footwear brand Psudo to create a summer capsule collection. The debut Florsheim x Psudo collection sees Florsheim apply its quality craftsmanship to Psudo's approach to sustainable footwear. The capsule collection consists of seven colors and prints and...
Garage launches debut activewear collection
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Garage has launched its first-ever activewear collection, 'Active,’' as the Canadian women's wear brand expands its 'Off-Duty' category. The debut activewear collection includes 15 new styles made from breathable fabric with four-way stretch and designed for physical activities. Pieces in the new 'Active' collection include a sculpt zip-up...
Gola partners with Anthropologie for first-ever US womenswear collaboration
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British sportswear brand Gola has launched its first-ever, US limited edition women’s wear collection with Anthropologie. A long-time retail partner for the British heritage brand, Anthropologie designed and produced the 34-piece collection in-house. Created to elevate women’s everyday wardrobes, the collaborative collection features athleisure...
Vans unveils new global approach to storytelling with "Always Pushing" ethos
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Skate and streetwear brand Vans has launched a new approach to its global storytelling through the new campaign "Always Pushing." The new campaign from the VF-Corporation-owned label is said to be "an ode to the free-spirited attitude of progression and youthful optimism that has driven skateboarding culture - and, by extension, popular culture...
Debrand opens first US facility in Ohio for scalable textile sortation
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Debrand, a Canadian next-life textile solutions and logistics provider, has announced the opening of its first facility in the United States. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the new facility sees Debrand expand its innovative circular textile ecosystem in North America while strengthening its capacity to meet the growing demand for advanced, scalable...
Lululemon accused of greenwashing in class action lawsuit
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Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accused of deploying misleading greenwashing tactics to make consumers think that it's more sustainable and environmentally friendly than it really is. According to a class action lawsuit filed in the US District Court of the Southern District of Florida last Friday, the Canadian athleisure brand has been taking...
Navigating Challenges: The State of Independent Fashion Retail in the US
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In the ever-evolving and competitive landscape of retail, independent fashion retailers encounter a distinct set of challenges and opportunities. As e-commerce giants and global chains continue to expand across the nation, it becomes increasingly crucial for these small businesses to establish a unique business model that effectively connects...