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Retail

Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 

Retail

Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 


Retail

Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China

The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.

Retail

Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China

The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.


Marketing

Fashion Keeps Betting on K-Pop

Internet-favourite brand Guizio — known for its mini-skirts, dresses and sweater-sets favoured by pop stars and influencers — created a capsule collection with the group ahead of its first North American tour.

Marketing

Fashion Keeps Betting on K-Pop

Internet-favourite brand Guizio — known for its mini-skirts, dresses and sweater-sets favoured by pop stars and influencers — created a capsule collection with the group ahead of its first North American tour.


Beauty

Katrina Kaif Brings Indian Beauty to the World

In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.

Beauty

Katrina Kaif Brings Indian Beauty to the World

In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.


Executive Briefings

The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?

The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.

Executive Briefings

The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?

The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.


Marketing

Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z

Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller

Marketing

Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z

Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller


Retail

Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously

In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.

Retail

Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously

In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.


Retail

Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience

The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.

Retail

Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience

The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.


Technology

The Latest AI Fashion Controversy

J.Crew is the latest brand caught up in AI drama, while fashion businesses may want to rethink how they're integrating generative-AI tools, according to a new MIT study.

Technology

The Latest AI Fashion Controversy

J.Crew is the latest brand caught up in AI drama, while fashion businesses may want to rethink how they're integrating generative-AI tools, according to a new MIT study.


Sports

Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL

An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.

Sports

Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL

An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.


Global Markets

India’s Textile Sector Reels as US Imposes 50% Tariffs

Some apparel and textile manufacturers have already halted production due to ‘worsening cost competitiveness.’

Global Markets

India’s Textile Sector Reels as US Imposes 50% Tariffs

Some apparel and textile manufacturers have already halted production due to ‘worsening cost competitiveness.’


Beauty

The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour

Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.

Beauty

The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour

Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.