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South Korean Fashion Giant Targets $2.2B in International Sales Within Five Years TCF POST Special Report SEOUL — South Korean fashion platform MUSINSA is turning Southeast Asia into a major front of its international expansion, combining rising demand for K-fashion with local retail partnerships, offline stores and rapidly growing cross-border e-commerce. The strategy marks a … Read more
TCF POST Report Nike is expanding its performance running portfolio with the Pegasus Plus 2, a new tempo trainer that combines a visible Air Zoom unit with the company’s lightweight ZoomX foam technology. The launch comes as sportswear companies increasingly seek to bring high-performance technologies developed for elite athletes into products targeting the broader consumer market. … Read more
TCF POST Report Dublin, Calif. — August 20, 2026 Off-price retail giant Ross Stores delivered one of its strongest quarters in years, signalling that budget-conscious shoppers are flocking to discount apparel and footwear racks even as broader retail growth cools elsewhere. Traffic-Driven Apparel Boom The parent of Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS … Read more
TCF POST Report JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) on 20 August reported a mixed second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% for the 13 weeks to 1 August, prompting the retailer to cut the top end of its full-year profit guidance to £700m–£800m, from £750m–£850m previously. Free cash flow guidance of £460m–£520m was … Read more
Deal points to a Fall 2027 launch as legwear giant expands its outdoor apparel footprint TCF POST Report WINSTON-SALEM, NC, August 19– Renfro Brands, the Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based sock and legwear manufacturer, has secured the exclusive North American license to produce and market socks for outdoor lifestyle brand Free Country, the two companies announced this … Read more
TCF POST Report CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inflation is changing how consumers approach holiday purchases of apparel, footwear and other discretionary goods, with shoppers increasingly using technology to compare prices, find promotions and maximize value rather than simply cutting spending. A new Smart Shopper Study from AI shopping companion Minty found that 91% of consumers are … Read more
TCF POST Report SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is expanding its retail offering ahead of the back-to-school shopping season, adding Barnes & Noble, Carter’s and Kohl’s to its Marketplace as it targets families seeking faster access to apparel, books, school supplies and everyday essentials. The three retailers broaden DoorDash’s reach across key back-to-school categories, allowing consumers … Read more
TCF POST Report SÃO PAULO — Alpargatas delivered a sharply stronger second quarter of 2026, with growth led by its core Havaianas brand and supported by a broad recovery across Brazil and key international markets. The company’s results point to improving operational efficiency, stronger margins and renewed momentum outside its home market. Alpargatas’ adjusted EBITDA … Read more
TCF POST Report CHICAGO — U.S. footwear sales rose 1% in dollar terms in the first half of 2026, with higher average selling prices offsetting weaker unit demand as consumers remained cautious with discretionary spending, according to Circana. The modest topline growth masks a sharper divide across categories. Performance footwear emerged as the market’s main … Read more
TCF POST Report ENCINITAS, Calif. — Vuori has appointed retail marketing executive Carey Collins Krug as Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 5, as the California-based activewear brand prepares for its next phase of global expansion. Collins Krug will lead Vuori’s global marketing organization, overseeing brand, creative, consumer engagement, digital, retail, wholesale and integrated marketing. Her … Read more