Sharon Edelson

Sharon Edelson

Senior Contributor|Retail

I’ve been a journalist for 30 years, as a senior editor at W magazine, and for the last 17 years, covering retail and real estate as a senior editor at WWD. I write about luxury boutiques, independent retailers, department stores, mass chains, and digitally native brands, and the

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Jun 8, 2026

Eileen Fisher’s Renew Brand Logs 3 Million Items Returned

Eileen Fisher's circular Renew brand has collected three million items since she started the business.

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Jun 2, 2026

Labor-Affiliated Investor Group Urges Target Shareholders To Vote Against Former CEO

Target has come under fire from a group of labor-backed investors, which is urging shareholders to vote against the executive chair and former CEO, Brian Cornell.

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May 26, 2026

After Purchase By Shein, Everlane Founder Michael Preysman To Launch New Brand

After the sale of Everlane to Shein, a deal that shocked and outraged customers, Everlane’s founder announced he's launching a new brand designed to sustain its values.

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May 21, 2026

Shein And Everlane Combination Tests Sustainable Consumers

Shein is considered one of, if not the most polluting fashion brands in the world. It is said to be acquiring Everlane, which has stood for sustainability and transparency.

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May 20, 2026

Mango Aims To Raise Quality And Fashion Quotient

Mango has a strong track record of collaborating with external creative talent. Mango Collective was created for this purpose, to celebrate independent designers.