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FASHIONPHILE Partners with Cardi B for Campaign
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (16+ words) Explore how FASHIONPHILE partners with Cardi B as the global ambassador to enhance luxury resale marketing....
How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Product Strategy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (947+ words) Editor's Note: This article is part of a special Retail Insider thought leadership series exploring how luxury retail actually works, based on insights from luxury retail executive Douglas Mandel. Luxury retail is often misunderstood from the outside. Consumers see beautiful…...
Understanding Herm's Resale: Scarcity, Strategy, and the Birkin Market
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (641+ words) Herm's sits in a category of its own. The brand's most sought-after handbags operate less like seasonal fashion and more like controlled-distribution goods with an unusually active secondary market." Resale pricing is the market's response to a simple imbalance: demand…...
From The Desk: Experiential Retail and Luxury Growth Shape the Week
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (383+ words) Luxury retail also marked a notable expansion with Swiss watchmaker Tudor opening new boutiques on Toronto's Bloor Street and, soon, in Vancouver. These additions, part of a growing high-end footprint complemented by omnichannel strategies, speak to luxury's enduring appeal and…...
Oakley makes history with first-ever official national team apparel sponsorship
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) Oakley, the official apparel partner of Canada Snowboard, says it will equip National Team athletes, coaches, and staff with premium outerwear designed specifically for the demands of elite snowboarding. For the first time in the brand's history, Oakley said it…...
Richelieu adds Klassen Bronze to retail brand portfolio
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (478+ words) Richelieu Hardware Ltd. has acquired Klassen Bronze, expanding its private-label offerings for the retail market and bringing the company's total number of private brands to 10. The addition of Klassen Bronze broadens Richelieu's retail-focused portfolio, which includes the Richelieu, Reliable, Onward,…...
Rax Expands Shared Wardrobe Marketplace in Toronto
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (948+ words) We are the only peer-to-peer clothing rental app in Canada, so kind of like a Poshmark or a Depop, but for rentals," Alles said. What we've done is we don't own any of the inventory, so we're just sort of…...
Brasswater Acquires Mont Tremblant Retail Village
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (462+ words) Located at the base of Mont Tremblant in Quebec, the retail village is widely regarded as the commercial heart of the resort. The Mont Tremblant retail village acquisition aligns with Brasswater's strategy of investing in assets that benefit from strong…...
Ponte Pants: Why A Fashion Consultant Says They're Quietly Redefining Workwear
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) There are unsung heroes in every closet, whether it's that classic white t-shirt or the jeans you've been wearing for the last five years. Today, we're introducing you to another underappreciated staple: ponte pants. They're defining the new era of…...
Buyers Meet Brands at AFA United in Style 2026
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) AFA United in Style 2026 in Toronto brings retailers and brands together to strengthen partnerships, evaluate products and shape upcoming seasonal strategies. Buyers Meet Brands at AFA United in Style 2026 AFA United in Style 2026, taking place February 8 to 10 in Toronto, is…...