Happy Holidays from Alicia, Andrew, and Nick!
With the holidays coming to a close the team recaps the holiday season and goes over some of the year end retail news stories.
Gap Studio with Zac Posen:
- Gap teams up with Zac Posen for an elevated capsule collection.
- Holiday and spring styles, priced $128-$248, featuring chic designs like denim midi dresses and moto jackets.
WHP Acquires Vera Wang:
- WHP Global buys the iconic Vera Wang brand, adding to their portfolio with brands like rag & bone and Bonobos.
- Concerns about brand dilution as Vera Wang could be spread across licensing and discount channels.
Retail Year in Review:
- Top Trend: Gen Z’s return to the mall sparks opportunities for department stores and community spaces.
- Brand of the Year: Abercrombie & Fitch wins 2024 with a major resurgence, proving “down and out” can turn to “down and up.”
**Timestamps:**
- [00:00:04] Intro & holiday vibes
- [00:07:15] Gap Studio with Zac Posen
- [00:20:30] WHP’s acquisition of Vera Wang
- [00:45:00] Gen Z at the mall & mall resurgence
- [01:05:20] Abercrombie’s big year & hope for struggling brands
- [01:15:00] Wrap-up & holiday cheer
