‘Bring the retail store to you’: Try-before-you-buy services are seeing new demand With retail stores closed, companies are noticing that customers are taking greater advantage of services that allow them to try product at home before deciding whether or not to purchase.
How Draper James pivoted its drop strategy and capitalized on loungewear When Draper James realized more people were working for home and looking to buy comfy apparel, the brand moved up the launch of its biggest loungewear investment to date.
How proud ‘Made in Italy’ brands are navigating coronavirus All businesses are struggling with the spread of coronavirus, but those relying on Italian manufacturers are navigating how to keep their business afloat should a quarantine last much longer.
Why influencers are launching bikinis and sundresses mid-lockdown Despite the tough times retailers and brands are facing, influencer brands are forging ahead with collection launches as planned.
How newly launched brands are coping in 2020 It’s a tough time for every retail and apparel business -- but the current environment prevents unique challenges to those that launched just this year.
Fast-fashion brands set to be hit hard by coronavirus With coronavirus continuing to impact business and fashion brands around the world, fast fashion companies could be some of the hardest hit.
To tag or not to tag: Brands weigh the appropriateness of shoppable social posts More people are spending time online, but brands are trying to figure out how much they should be promoting product versus connecting with the consumer during trying times.
#Roommates: The rise of houses and penthouses where influencers create content together Influencer houses are increasing in popularity in 2020 among Instagram and TikTok stars, following the lead of YouTuber mansions like Jake Paul’s Team 10 home, started in 2017.
Fashion brands aren’t ready to embrace virtual trunk shows As brands shift resources to all thing digital, companies with big trunk show businesses figure out what comes next. For most, the answer is not virtual.