Kontoor Brands Bets Big on Helly Hansen as "Growth Engine," But Skepticism Lingers Among Analysts
Retail Dive Published August 12, 2026 By Daphne Howland Kontoor Brands, the parent company of iconic denim labels like Wrangler…
The Holiday Pivot: Why Brands Are Rewriting the Playbook for Black Friday 2026
The "dog days of summer" have historically been a period of relative quiet in the retail marketing world—a time for…
Brands Seekers’ AI Stylist Emerges as a Star Player, Driving Engagement and Sales
Bahrain-based fashion retailer Brands Seekers, initially envisioning its AI stylist as a supplementary tool, has witnessed an unexpected surge in…
The Learning Velocity Gap: Why Enterprise Brands Are Losing the Culture War
For decades, the gold standard of marketing was predictability. Enterprise FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) leaders built their empires on the…
Deckers Brands Navigates Shifting Market Dynamics: Hoka’s Growth Under Scrutiny Amidst Strong Overall Performance
Retail Dive | Published July 24, 2026 | By Daphne Howland Deckers Brands, the powerhouse behind iconic footwear labels like…
US Senate Targets Chinese Influence in Automotive Sector: Potential Collateral Damage for Global Brands
In a move that signals a significant escalation in the ongoing geopolitical tug-of-war over automotive manufacturing and data security, the…
Red, White, and Retail: How Brands Are Navigating the America 250 Milestone
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial—the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—the American retail…
The Great Retail Pivot: How Walmart Transformed into a Launchpad for Premium and Digitally Native Brands
For decades, Walmart was defined by a singular, immovable identity: the undisputed king of “Everyday Low Prices.” It was the…
