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Fashion icon John Varvatos takes the helm as Under Armour's Chief Design Officer.

Under Armour Taps John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. 11, 2023. He’ll lead the creative design direction of the company and oversee the…

News September 6
Banana Republic formally launches its home brand BR Home.

Banana Republic Launches BR Home with Dedicated Website, Pop-Ups in NY and LA

Banana Republic has officially launched BR Home, the brand’s new furniture and home décor business. Parent company Gap Inc. said in a statement that the debut marks a significant “milestone…

News September 6
Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif.

Jean Dousset’s New Flagship Shines Bright as a Diamond

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif. Created in partnership with Design, Bitches, the store represents…

News September 6
Hanna Andersson has launched a loyalty program.

Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

Premium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson has launched its first-ever loyalty program, which will reward customers with discounts, perks and early access to new products. A loyalty program was something that…

News September 6
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New KnitWell Group Encompasses Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots Brands

Sycamore Partners has created a new holding company for its Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots brands, the KnitWell Group, which will also provide oversight and shared services to the plus-size…

News September 6
Crate & Barrel store

Crate & Barrel Plans to Double Tech Team Size, Boost Use of AI

Crate & Barrel Holdings (CBH) will embark on a multi-year digital transformation that will leverage significant investments in talent, technology and infrastructure. Key elements include doubling the size of the…

News September 6

FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Proposal: A Step Forward for the Negative Option Model

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free…

Executive Viewpoints September 6
Al Iannuzzi, VP of Sustainability for Estée Lauder Companies, shares how the company is embracing sustainable store design materials and practices.

How Estée Lauder is Making Store Design Sustainable

Earlier this summer, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced the launch of a new Responsible Store Design Program to advance its progress toward environmental targets. While the company has made…

Features September 6
From Walmart to Barbie and Nike, retail brands are embracing worldbuilding to offer multi-layered touch points across platforms — and enable agency.

Worldbuilding: Designing Multisensory Worlds That Empower Customers to Craft Their Own Brand Journey

Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user needs and behaviors is also transforming. In our groundbreaking series, “Stimulating Retail,”…

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