In this episode:

◇ Rent the Runway runs into trouble with it's supply chain and takes a breather until October 15, refunding customers and cutting $200 gift cards to keep their loyalty.

◇ PayPal gets into the online purchase financing - offering 3 months to pay interest free, while merchants get paid upfront.

◇ nd The Wall Street Journal tests "no-wash tees". Merino wool, peppermint oil and seaweed drive the results.

In this episode:

◇ "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.

◇ Social Studies is the Rent the Runway of #tablescapes, and they are built to scale.

In this episode:

◇ Nike, 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. The partnership shows that beauty from within is a viable strategy going forward.

◇ Australian company Designerex makes the luxury fashion rental market even more accessible to consumers.

In today's episode:

◇ Smart Design reveals 5 trends brands and retailers can't ignore, and we help move them beyond their limited examples.

◇ 7-Eleven is hosting their annual event, inviting new brands to pitch to them. At least one brand which was chosen last year is already on shelves in their Los Angeles stores.

◇ Frank and Oak receive their B Corp certification, committing to both social and environmental sustainability - legally.

In this episode:

◇ KitKat 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.

In today's episode:

◇ Spain 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. There are many reasons, notably the founders experience at Under. Armour, that make this a brand to watch.

In this episode:

◇ Consumers expect hassle free returns online, but the environmental impact is significant, especially as last-mile deliveries continue to rise and are now shipping product both ways.

◇ Wrangler has found a better way to dye its denim with Indigood Foam.

◇ Footlocker launches its Greenhouse shopping app, one of many initiatives to ensure the company is changing with consumer shopping habits.

In today's episode:

◇ Deloitte and Valassis have published their holiday forecasts: e-commence sales will increase 14 percent at least this holiday season, and even in cities consumers will still shop in-store at local retailers.

◇ Stages has seen stellar results from its off-price test, and commits to moving all of their department stores to that model.

◇The Body Shop gets back to its roots with refill stations.

In today's episode:

◇ H&M is coming off a great quarter - 12% up over last year. To celebrate they announced they will compete with online heavy-hitters like Zalando and Asos by offering external brands in its stores.

◇ The Clear Fashion App launches in France, enabling consumers to make better values-based decisions. At launch, the app already has 20 brand ambassadors including Levi’s, Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, A.P.C, Petit Bateau.

◇ eBay takes a stand against holiday creep by making a "Holiday Chill" video.

In today's episode:

◇ Amazon changes its search algorithm to include profit considerations in its product positioning.

◇ NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors team up with Nike to sell an athletic hijab.

◇ Trump has sold a stupid amount of plastic straws.