Rent the Runway runs into trouble with it's supply chain and takes a breather until October 15. PayPal gets into the online purchase financing - offering 3 months to pay interest free, while merchants get paid upfront. And The Wall Street Journal tests "no-wash tees".
Read More"Keeping labels out and inviting everyone in", Mattel, Barbie's maker, launches gender neutral inclusive dolls. StockX's co-founder Josh Luber talks supply and demand - and markdowns at WWD's Digital Forum, and Social Studies is the Rent the Runway of #tablescapes, and they are built to scale.
Read MoreNike, the athletic wear company, continues to drive significant increases in key businesses (international markets, ecommerce, and womenswear). Sephora expands its ingestible offering with Sakura Life. Australian company Designerex makes the luxury fashion rental market even more accessible to consumers.
Read MoreFive trends brands and retailers can't ignore from packaging to playing the long-game. 7-Eleven is hosting their annual Brands with Heart event, inviting new companies to pitch to them for shelf space. Frank and Oak makes a legal commitment to their communities and environment, and achieves its B-Corp status.
Read MoreKitKat goes luxury with new custom flavours, and a pop-up at John Lewis' London flagship. Amazon makes up a small percent of UPS and FedEx's business, but their logistics arm takes them on as competitors. American Eagle Outfitters is one mall brand that is doing well, with positive comp store sales driven by Aerie.
Read MoreSpain is the second largest global exporter of fragrance, and an emblematic Spanish brand, Loewe's appeals to a diverse youthful audience. Print books also appeal to the under 45 crowd, and make up 87% of the total book sales in the US. And Revtown uses its Decades Denim to launch a womens collection.
Read MoreOver four years, consumer's online returns are set to increase by 75 percent. Wrangler does denim more sustainability, and Foot Locker launches a shopping app that serves as an incubator of sorts for new brands.
E-commence sales will increase 14 percent at least this holiday season. Stages commits to an off-price model for all of their banners, including Bealls. And The Body Shop reintroduces refill stations in its stores.
Read MoreH&M to test external brands in its namesake stores. The Clear Fashion App launches in France, enabling consumers to make better values-based decisions. eBay takes a stand against holiday creep with "Holiday Chill".
Read MoreInstead of showing customers mainly the most-relevant and best-selling listings when they search, Amazon gives a boost to items that are more profitable. The current NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors, have launched a Nike hijab. And Trump sells defiance with plastic straws.
Read MoreDid you know you could rent camping gear for the weekend, thereby avoiding a lifetime commitment? StockX makes a big investment as competition heats up. And malls are being repurposed.
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Zozo is getting a new majority owner, as it's founder resigns. Gucci takes a big step and commits to offsetting its supply chain - this year. A new commission-based shopping platform sponsoring London Fashion week, new store openings, brand launches and a merchandising concept that is driving sales for Rue21.
Read MoreThere's good and bad news today. Gaming is changing, JCPenney tries another strategy to survive, Apple adjusts its pricing strategy, and Hershel talks about what it means to be a global company.
Read MoreDear Shoppers.. Barney's makes a statement with their windows, Happy hour moves to grocery stores in Finland, Target's new loyalty program is on target, and more.
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