Monday, September 01, 2014

Abercrombie to Remove Logos From Most Clothing

It's about to get a lot harder to tell who is wearing Abercrombie & Fitch.              

The teen retailer that built a lucrative business selling A&F emblazoned T-shirts and hoodies at premium prices is going to be logo-free in North America come spring.

The move follows a change in teen behavior that caught Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on the wrong side of a trend. Teens who once sought brand names have shifted to cheaper, unmarked gear that they can use to put together their own individual styles.

The change has undermined Abercrombie's pricing power and hurt its sales. As a result, it is moving aggressively to new styles.(more)

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