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banana republic
Sarah Shapiro January 30, 2026
News and notes on how Saks Global impacted the retail buying cycle, Banana Republic’s reemergence in the zeitgeist, and rise of hype-driven influencer sweatshirt brands.
paul hedrick tecovas
Sarah Shapiro January 30, 2026
The rise of Tecovas, the Western lifestyle brand making its Super Bowl debut next week, is the latest signal that ‘Yellowstone’- and ‘Landman’-inspired cowboy apparel is moving into the mainstream.
amy williams
Sarah Shapiro January 27, 2026
By choosing patience over private equity, Amy Williams quietly turned Citizens of Humanity and Agolde into a rare case study for success—one that was owed zero dollars by Saks Global when the music stopped.
Amber Venz Box
Sarah Shapiro January 20, 2026
With a $2 billion valuation and first-mover advantage, LTK has long been the gold standard in influencer affiliate marketing. But as competition from ShopMy and others heats up, the O.G. company has had to do more to attract and retain users—like sharing some of its previously well-guarded data.


Heated Rivalry Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
Sarah Shapiro January 16, 2026
News and notes on HBO Max’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ giving Adidas a lift in the post-Samba era, Bloomingdale’s flagship revival under C.E.O. Olivier Bron, and Dôen’s 2026 retail expansion plans.
Libby Wadle
Sarah Shapiro January 13, 2026
With a series of departures and more product inconsistency, the once-mighty J.Crew sister brand continues its search for a narrative that will stick. Might it be time for its parentco to explore other opportunities?
elizabeth taylor
Sarah Shapiro January 9, 2026
The latest holiday sales data from ShopMy highlights the rise of lab-grown gems, $325 pants, and the return of fur.
Elliott Hill
Sarah Shapiro January 6, 2026
In a world of hyperbole—“Nike is spiraling!” “Lululemon is a mess!”—analyst Simeon Siegel is a proponent of taking the long, and larger, view. A conversation with the retail realist.


emily in paris fendi
Sarah Shapiro December 19, 2025
News and notes on the shuttering of affiliate platform Collective Voice, Elliot Hill’s turnaround push at Nike, and Fendi’s new ‘Emily in Paris’-inspired bag collection.
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Sarah Shapiro December 19, 2025
Beauty might be “recession-proof,” but influencers are monetizing anxiety with LED masks, not lipsticks. Herewith, our exclusive presentation of ShopMy’s top 10 list for 2025.
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