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:**- [- [- [- [- [- [