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UPDATE: Kizik Sues Skechers for Infringing on its Hands-Free Shoe Tech: ‘This is a Category we Created’

[Update as of July 28, 2025] Skechers has responded to the Kizik lawsuit in a public statement, promising to “vigorously defend” itself…

NRF: Tariffs and Other U.S. Government Policies Have Ramped Up Uncertainty and Confusion

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that the “pervasive” uncertainty…

S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the retailer from…

Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of Fashion, quoting people familiar…

Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has signed an agreement to…

Claire’s Reportedly Exploring Sale as Competition, Tariffs Dampen Business Outlook

Tween-favorite accessories retailer Claire’s is considering selling all or parts of its business, according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the…

Saks Global Gets $600 Million in Financing from Current Bondholders

Saks Global, parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has secured $600 million in committed financing from a…

Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Nike is continuing to reengage with the wholesale channel and add…

At Home Files for Bankruptcy, Secures $600M as it Prepares to be Sold

At Home has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, part of an agreement…

Stitch Fix Returns to Growth as Turnaround Strategy Bears Fruit

Subscription styling service Stitch Fix reported a revenue increase of 0.7% YoY in its fiscal Q3, which ended May 3, marking a…

PayPal Credit Introduces Physical Card for Brick-and-Mortar Payments

Over the next few weeks, PayPal will roll out physical payment cards to eligible U.S. PayPal Credit customers, adding a tangible way…

Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor When it comes to revenue and marketplace might, the Vans…

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UPDATE: Kizik Sues Skechers for Infringing on its Hands-Free Shoe Tech: ‘This is a Category we Created’

NRF: Tariffs and Other U.S. Government Policies Have Ramped Up Uncertainty and Confusion

S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million

Claire’s Reportedly Exploring Sale as Competition, Tariffs Dampen Business Outlook

Saks Global Gets $600 Million in Financing from Current Bondholders

Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

At Home Files for Bankruptcy, Secures $600M as it Prepares to be Sold

Stitch Fix Returns to Growth as Turnaround Strategy Bears Fruit

PayPal Credit Introduces Physical Card for Brick-and-Mortar Payments

Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

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