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Experts Weigh In on the 2025 Consumer Outlook for Shopping, Technology

In the first article in a series, experts at Hilco Consumer Retail, Accenture, Aptos and NRF offer expertise…

Why Some Luxury Houses Are Thriving Amid a Category Downturn

According to an Accenture report, brand desirability combined with operational excellence is luxury's secret…

How WWD Documented Black Fashion Over the Past 100 Years

In WWD's book "Black in Fashion," coauthor Tonya Blazio-Licorish explains how WWD was there for all of Black…

Book Teaches Resilience to Tomorrow’s Youngest Designers and Entrepreneurs

A handbag expert's children book Savvy Suzanna offers entrepreneurial lessons for young minds.

Tariffs, Trade and Turmoil: Highlights From Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit

Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal's editor in chief, discusses SJ's Fall Summit, industry issues and how…

FIT President Discusses Her 26-year Legacy

As she prepares to step down at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year, Joyce F. Brown, president of the…

Handbag Designer 101’s Emily Blumenthal Talks the Business of Bags

"Handbag Fairy Godmother" and professor Emily Blumenthal, founder of Handbag Designer 101, The Handbag Awards…

WWD Voices Podcast: Listen to Those That Matter

Hosted by WWD and Fairchild Studio with special guests, WWD Voices digs deep into the topics of the day…

Richard Dickson, President and CEO of Gap Inc., on Reinventing an American Icon

Dickson discusses his plans to reinvigorate beloved brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

Escaping the Data Trap

Data standardization is key to reclaim employee productivity and recoup hidden data costs.

Trump 2.0’s Impact on Tariffs, Trade and Taxes

What does this next Trump administration portend for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to…

Rothy’s President, COO and CFO on How the Brand Is Scaling Sustainably

Dayna Quanbeck shares insights on the company's plans, and how she juggles often competing responsibilities.

Detained, Noncompliant Goods Can Cost You a Selling Season

Brands and retailers need supply chain visibility to avoid costly detentions and missed retail deliveries.

Scaling Sustainably: How One of Rothy’s Top Execs Helps the Brand Grow Responsibly

Dayna Quanbeck, Rothy's COO, CFO and president, shares insights on the company's plans, and how she juggles…

How a Perfect Hair Day Created a Billion-dollar Business

It's a 10 Haircare has transformed the hair of millions of women, including the life of Latina founder and…