Julia Waldow is a multi-platform journalist with experience in TV production, digital and print editorial, and audience strategy. Before reporting for Modern Retail, she worked at CNN, KCET, Mic, and Emmy Magazine. Julia can be reached via email at jwaldow@modernretail.co or on Twitter at @juliawaldow.
Julia Waldow is a multi-platform journalist with experience in TV production, digital and print editorial, and audience strategy. Before reporting for Modern Retail, she worked at CNN, KCET, Mic, and Emmy Magazine. Julia can be reached via email at jwaldow@modernretail.co or on Twitter at @juliawaldow.
Meet the smaller brands designing Olympic uniforms Fashion giants like Nike and Ralph Lauren have long sponsored the Olympics or national teams. Now, more small-scale brands are joining them on the global stage through uniform deals.
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Gen Z is missing from this year’s NRF agenda At NRF, focus on Gen Z has given way to interest in AI, reflecting the conference's larger emphasis on technology.
Cider bets on physical retail with its first pop-up store in the U.S. After opening its first-ever U.S. pop-up, Gen Z fashion brand Cider wants to establish a physical retail presence in major markets such as London, Paris and Dubai.
With a major executive shuffle, Gap is attempting a major refresh Gap is slotting in two new executives as it looks to rev up business, recapture revenue and reinvent itself after many months of lackluster sales.
Can Bonobos help get Express out of its rut? Fashion retailer Express, which has struggled for months, is hoping its acquisition of Bonobos can help prop up the business. However, experts told Modern Retail, Express might need a stronger fix.
Gender-neutral shoes continue to gain traction As the conversation grows around inclusivity in fashion, more footwear brands are rolling out genderless or gender-neutral shoe collections.
Wholesale challenges are denting Steve Madden’s bottom line Steve Madden is "cautious" about its near-term performance as it grapples with a decline in its wholesale business, its CEO said Thursday.