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Direct-to-Consumer

The New DTC Rebranding Playbook

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.

Direct-to-Consumer

The New DTC Rebranding Playbook

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.


Retail

Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers

Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.

Retail

Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers

Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.


Retail

Trump Doubles India Tariff to 50% to Punish Russian Oil Buying

The US President’s move came hours after talks between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine failed to yield an immediate breakthrough.

Retail

Trump Doubles India Tariff to 50% to Punish Russian Oil Buying

The US President’s move came hours after talks between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine failed to yield an immediate breakthrough.


Marketing

Opinion: Revenge of the Girlbosses

A number of the “girlboss” founders are re-emerging in the business world, seemingly having shed their progressive political affiliations and focused on maintaining control of their ventures.

Marketing

Opinion: Revenge of the Girlbosses

A number of the “girlboss” founders are re-emerging in the business world, seemingly having shed their progressive political affiliations and focused on maintaining control of their ventures.


Beauty

Oneskin Announces $20 Million Investment From Prelude Growth Partners

The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.

Beauty

Oneskin Announces $20 Million Investment From Prelude Growth Partners

The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.


Retail

Eyewear Is Booming, But It’s Not Just About Tech

Once an afterthought, the category is now growing faster than handbags and apparel thanks to accessible pricing, distinct aesthetics and glasses brands that prioritise identity over gimmicks.

Retail

Eyewear Is Booming, But It’s Not Just About Tech

Once an afterthought, the category is now growing faster than handbags and apparel thanks to accessible pricing, distinct aesthetics and glasses brands that prioritise identity over gimmicks.


Retail

Is Value Activewear’s Next Big Opportunity?

The accessibly priced British DTC brand Adanola generated $112 million last year. Now, founder Hyrum Cook and new chief executive Niran Chana are making a major US push backed by private equity firm Story3.

Retail

Is Value Activewear’s Next Big Opportunity?

The accessibly priced British DTC brand Adanola generated $112 million last year. Now, founder Hyrum Cook and new chief executive Niran Chana are making a major US push backed by private equity firm Story3.


Beauty

K-Makeup Couldn’t Go Global. Now It’s Trying Again.

Ten years after they failed to catch on outside Asia, Korean cosmetic brands are bringing TikTok virality and expanded shade ranges back to the West in the hopes they can ride K-beauty’s second wave to success.

Beauty

K-Makeup Couldn’t Go Global. Now It’s Trying Again.

Ten years after they failed to catch on outside Asia, Korean cosmetic brands are bringing TikTok virality and expanded shade ranges back to the West in the hopes they can ride K-beauty’s second wave to success.


Global Markets

Can Hong Kong Reclaim Its Luxury Crown?

Fashion and jewellery brands are playing the long game in Hong Kong, investing in high-profile events and store upgrades despite an exodus of big spenders to rival shopping hubs and the city’s diminishing status as a regional gateway.

Global Markets

Can Hong Kong Reclaim Its Luxury Crown?

Fashion and jewellery brands are playing the long game in Hong Kong, investing in high-profile events and store upgrades despite an exodus of big spenders to rival shopping hubs and the city’s diminishing status as a regional gateway.


Global Markets

Worldview | Colombia’s Record-Breaking Fashion Event

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features ultra-fast-fashion brands in Mexico, China’s JD.com and the latest US tariffs on India, Bangladesh and Cambodia.

Global Markets

Worldview | Colombia’s Record-Breaking Fashion Event

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features ultra-fast-fashion brands in Mexico, China’s JD.com and the latest US tariffs on India, Bangladesh and Cambodia.


Marketing

Unpacking Fashion’s New AI Marketing Toolkit

From Mango to Zalando, fashion brands are using AI tools to produce faster, cheaper and more personalised campaigns — but keeping content on-brand still requires human creativity and strategic control.

Marketing

Unpacking Fashion’s New AI Marketing Toolkit

From Mango to Zalando, fashion brands are using AI tools to produce faster, cheaper and more personalised campaigns — but keeping content on-brand still requires human creativity and strategic control.


Beauty

Shiseido’s Identity Crisis

Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.

Beauty

Shiseido’s Identity Crisis

Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.