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Retail

This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.

Retail

This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?

On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.


Luxury

End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?

This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.

Luxury

End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?

This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.


Luxury

London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling

With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.

Luxury

London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling

With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.


Global Markets

Can India Become the World’s Fashion Factory?

As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.

Global Markets

Can India Become the World’s Fashion Factory?

As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.


Beauty

Can a Shaving Company Teach Girl Scouts About Confidence?

Flamingo, a brand under the Harry’s shaving umbrella, debuts a Merit Badge with the Girl Scouts of the USA for “body appreciation.”

Beauty

Can a Shaving Company Teach Girl Scouts About Confidence?

Flamingo, a brand under the Harry’s shaving umbrella, debuts a Merit Badge with the Girl Scouts of the USA for “body appreciation.”


Marketing

Brands Are Using OnlyFans Stars to Make Sex Sell, Again

After years of risk aversion, brands are returning to more sex-centric advertising. The new twist on the age-old tactic incorporates everything from OnlyFans creators to steamy novels.

Marketing

Brands Are Using OnlyFans Stars to Make Sex Sell, Again

After years of risk aversion, brands are returning to more sex-centric advertising. The new twist on the age-old tactic incorporates everything from OnlyFans creators to steamy novels.


Beauty

‘Liquid’ Butt Lifts as Part of Wider UK Cosmetic Procedures Clampdown

Plans to cut down on 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures have been introduced by the government, meaning that only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform high-risk treatments.

Beauty

‘Liquid’ Butt Lifts as Part of Wider UK Cosmetic Procedures Clampdown

Plans to cut down on 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures have been introduced by the government, meaning that only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform high-risk treatments.


Luxury

A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Keeps Winning Streak Going, Raises Annual Outlook

The American fashion company has been a standout among US apparel companies, managing to steadily increase prices in recent years — even before tariffs hit.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Keeps Winning Streak Going, Raises Annual Outlook

The American fashion company has been a standout among US apparel companies, managing to steadily increase prices in recent years — even before tariffs hit.


Beauty

Opinion: How Wellness Became Toxic

If social media has amplified the “clean” beauty movement, it has also exposed it to poisonous misinformation, writes Lindsay Dahl.

Beauty

Opinion: How Wellness Became Toxic

If social media has amplified the “clean” beauty movement, it has also exposed it to poisonous misinformation, writes Lindsay Dahl.


Beauty

African Beauty Brands Head to the Lab

The African beauty market is dominated by natural and botanical brands, but a new crop of emerging indies are hoping to bring science-backed rigour to the continent and engage a new generation of shoppers.

Beauty

African Beauty Brands Head to the Lab

The African beauty market is dominated by natural and botanical brands, but a new crop of emerging indies are hoping to bring science-backed rigour to the continent and engage a new generation of shoppers.


Beauty

Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning

Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.

Beauty

Gen-Z and the Terrifying Rise of Extreme Tanning

Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.