● According to Piper Sandler’s 48th semi-annual Taking Stock with Teens survey, Nike continues to be the favorite footwear and apparel brand of teens, it did lose some ground. In footwear, it lost four points of share compared to last fall (57% versus 61%), while it lost eight points among females (48% versus 56% last year). The brand gave ground to New Balance (up four points from last year), Adidas (up two points) and Birkenstock (up one point). (Retail Dive)
● H&M is applying technologies to improve the customer experience, localizing assortments and testing some new concepts and services, while continuing to increase its store count. According to Michael Beaumont, head of expansion for H&M Americas, all 12 stores in Manhattan over the next few years will be either fully rebuilt, refreshed, relocated or simply brand new. (WWD)
● Madewell and luxury vintage e-tailer Reluxe Fashion introduced 550 pre-loved designer pieces on Madewell.com and via trunk shows at Madewell stores in New York City, Washington D.C., Austin and Los Angeles. The partnership speaks to several fashion trends, including brands aligning with sustainability-focused companies and causes, and retailers prioritizing in-store experiences. (Glossy)
● Anthropologie has partnered with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to launch a 44-piece homeware collection for the holidays available on the retailer’s website and at its stores in the U.S. Taking its inspiration from the 19th Century Gilded Age, the Anthropologie collection includes dinnerware, serveware, glassware and barware, a classic tea set, textiles, candles and decorative accents. (Retail Dive)
● The North Face expanded its Renewed trade-in program allowing customers to return pre-owned items online and in stores. The North Face will give customers brand credit for each qualifying used piece that can be resold. Accepted pieces will be inspected, cleaned and repaired before being offered for resale via the brand’s Renewed online store. (Retail Dive)
● Urban Outfitters is promoting new price drops in Q4 ahead of the height of the holiday season. The offering is centered on men’s and women’s apparel, including graphic T-shirts, pants, dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets. (Retail Dive)