Marketing
Pacsun CEO on the brand’s Gen Z reinvention
CEO Brieane Olson told Retail Brew about her new book, the retailer’s comeback, and the challenge of staying culturally relevant.
Jeena is a reporter for Retail Brew covering fashion and luxury.
Stores
Inside John Hardy’s plan to modernize a 50-year-old jewelry brand
President Matt Tepper tells Retail Brew how under Reed Krakoff’s creative leadership, the company is revamping everything from store design to product collections.
Marketing
Foot Locker CMO on how the retailer plans to turn basketball culture into a year-round retail strategy
Brett O’Brien explains why the company is doubling down on hoops, investing in community programs, and seeing growing demand for women’s basketball sneakers.
Stores
Primark’s biggest US bet yet: a Manhattan flagship built on ultra-low prices
At the brand’s recent flagship opening in New York’s Herald Square, Primark US President Kevin Tulip told Retail Brew about its evolving role in the US.
Stores
Why luxury brands are increasingly turning to Southeast Asia for growth
Brands including Dior, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton are expanding across the region as they look beyond China for younger shoppers, and stronger tourism markets.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Loyalty programs could be retailers’ smartest bet to win over repeat shoppers
New research from LoyaltyLion found that loyalty memberships encourage repeat purchases.
Marketing
For REI, inclusive design is becoming a baseline
The co-op’s updated 2026 Product Impact Standards encourage partners on everything from representation to sizing.
Marketing
Consumers are still making impulse purchases—and then regretting them: survey
According to a recent survey by PartnerCentric, 81% of consumers have already made an impulse buy this year.
Stores
How one recycler is trying to remake the viscose supply chain
With a partnership with the world’s largest viscose filament producer and investment from Patagonia, recycling startup Circ is trying to bring recycled textiles to scale.
Marketing
Jockey’s president and COO on the brand’s enduring legacy
As the iconic underwear retailer marks its 150th year, Mark Fedyk told Retail Brew about what keeps the brand relevant today.