Stories Tagged as
Clothing
Not wearing those leggings? Many retail stores are expanding into resale
Apr 15, 2022
Sustainability and demand for apparel make reselling used clothes an attractive option for brands, including Lululemon and Target.
People are clothes shopping in person again, and small businesses want to be ready
Mar 14, 2022
In-store purchases of clothes and accessories rose 21.9% from last year. Small businesses stand to benefit if they can attract once-cautious shoppers.
After 18 months on lists of Black-owned businesses, her clothing company is "leveling out"
by
Andie Corban
Dec 23, 2021
Aliya Wanek's clothing line is still more popular than it was in 2019, so she reduced her hours at her day job.
Sweatpants have gone professional, and there's no going back
Dec 20, 2021
The comfy remote uniforms are emblematic of the blurring between home and work.
What California's new law means for garment workers and businesses
Nov 11, 2021
The law will guarantee an hourly wage for workers, but higher labor costs will put pressure on many small factories.
Are people ready to step out in rented clothing again?
Oct 19, 2021
Rent the Runway prepares for its IPO at a time when the logistics around delivery and consumer demand is still in flux.
"The past couple of months have been pretty crazy": How one clothing business grew in 2020
by
Andie Corban
Dec 28, 2020
As her collections continue to sell out, Wanek is adjusting to increased demand for her clothing.
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Small businesses prepare for the holidays amid the pandemic
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 25, 2020
Small business retailers are facing a holiday season like no other. Three owners share how they're preparing for the shopping season.
How COVID-19 changed this U.S. clothing manufacturer
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 19, 2020
Los Angeles-based Lefty Production Co. became a PPE manufacturer to remain essential. But will the need for U.S.-made masks and gowns remain?
As sales boom, Black business owner juggles two jobs
by
Andie Corban
Sep 17, 2020
The push to support Black-owned businesses has meant exponential growth for Aliya Wanek's clothing line.