Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
Market GPS
News & Analysis
Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?
Once synonymous with rhinestones and cowboy boots, a growing number of emerging fashion labels have turned Music City into a thriving fashion hub.
Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?
Once synonymous with rhinestones and cowboy boots, a growing number of emerging fashion labels have turned Music City into a thriving fashion hub.
Retail
Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?
Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?
Retail
Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion
As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.
Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion
As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.
Global Markets
Riding the Miami Wave
Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?
Riding the Miami Wave
Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?
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Global Markets
Myanmar’s Mixed Messages
One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?
Myanmar’s Mixed Messages
One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?
Marketing
Unlocking the Enigma of Iran
Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?
Unlocking the Enigma of Iran
Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?
Global Markets
A Shrinking Market: Is This Brazil’s ‘New Normal?’
Fashion brands rely on Brazil as their cash cow in Latin America, but how resilient is the luxury market as economic crisis deepens in the country?
A Shrinking Market: Is This Brazil’s ‘New Normal?’
Fashion brands rely on Brazil as their cash cow in Latin America, but how resilient is the luxury market as economic crisis deepens in the country?
Global Markets
The Truth Behind Macau’s Luxury Market
With gambling revenues that dwarf those of Las Vegas and non-stop retail expansion, why are there so many mixed messages about China’s gambling mecca?
The Truth Behind Macau’s Luxury Market
With gambling revenues that dwarf those of Las Vegas and non-stop retail expansion, why are there so many mixed messages about China’s gambling mecca?
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Global Markets
Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre
As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.
Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre
As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.
Global Markets
South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'
What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’
South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'
What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’
Global Markets
In South Africa, More Evolution than Revolution
A year after the death of Nelson Mandela and two decades since the end of apartheid, South Africa’s fashion market holds up a skewed mirror to its vibrant and incredibly complex society.
In South Africa, More Evolution than Revolution
A year after the death of Nelson Mandela and two decades since the end of apartheid, South Africa’s fashion market holds up a skewed mirror to its vibrant and incredibly complex society.
News & Analysis
Mexico Enters the Limelight
As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.
Mexico Enters the Limelight
As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.
The News in Brief
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.