Forget shopping at the mall—NYC has much more theatrical shopping experiences at secret mansions in the city this summer.

Wayne Enterprises Experience is an invite-only ultra luxury experience that takes place at an undisclosed location between June 3–10. While we cannot tell you where it’ll happen, we can tell you what to expect. Think multiple stories of carefully curated luxury products displayed in the most grand fashion, all part of an immersive experience designed to echo…Bruce Wayne. And yes, we do mean Batman’s billionaire civilian alter ego.

The brainchild of Warner Brothers Discovery Global Consumer Products and Relevance International’s Brand Experience & Partnerships, the experience is built around the personas of film and pop cultural icons. For now, the pop cultural icon is Bruce Wayne, who inspired the event that comes with some of the top brands in tech, automobiles, art, watercraft, and even residences.

“We have a blank canvas to create experiences…It’s not just obtaining what you’re purchasing; you’re actually getting to make a memory as you do it. And then you’re also having access to really cool things,” Suzanne Rosnowski, CEO and founder of Relevance International, told Retail Brew.

Keep reading here.—JS

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In May, retail C-suites saw lots of luxury moves, a few new CMOs, and a number of executive departures from retailers like Banana Republic, Petco, and Lululemon. Here are the most notable changes to know about:

• Banana Republic President and CEO Sandra Stangl left her role amid stalling sales for the retailer, as Gap Inc. President and CEO Richard Dickson said the brand aims to identify “a new leader to take Banana Republic to the next level,” per an internal memo.
• LVMH made a number of C-suite changes. The company appointed Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou as CEO of Fendi; he assumed the role from Serge Brunschwig, chairman and CEO of the luxury brand since February 2018. LVMH also announced that Michael Burke was leaving his role helming the conglomerate’s Fashion Group after just four months. Louis Vuitton named Megan Grant its new president and CEO of Americas. Grant was previously president of L’Oréal USA’s luxe division; Silvia Galfo filled her role last month.
• Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy stepped down from his role, which he assumed from founder John Foley in February 2022, amid a company restructuring plan that includes laying off 15% of its staff.

Keep reading here.—EC

This week in fashion news: One fast fashion retailer’s profits soar, while a French luxury house gets a new CEO.

Abercrombie continues to win

After a phenomenal Q1 in which it exceeded sales estimates, Abercrombie & Fitch has raised its net sales outlook for the rest of the year from a previously estimated 4%–6% to 10%, the company said. The fashion retailer’s first quarter revenue grew to $1 billion, as same-store sales rose 29%.

Why this matters: The impressive sales growth comes as the trendy brand has struck a chord with younger consumers, and its affordable pricing is just the cherry on the top for cash-strapped consumers. Meanwhile, luxury retailers are struggling as consumers pull back on discretionary spending amid inflation.

Keep reading here.—JS

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