Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
consumers
Retail
The Most Resilient Category in Retail
While the rest of fashion contends with uneven demand, off-price chains like T.J.Maxx and Ross Stores have proved to be a bright spot.
The Most Resilient Category in Retail
While the rest of fashion contends with uneven demand, off-price chains like T.J.Maxx and Ross Stores have proved to be a bright spot.
Retail
Is There Room for Another Activewear Giant?
A giant investment from Softbank in 2021 turbocharged expansion plans at Vuori, which is now eyeing global expansion and a takeover of its customers’ closets. But Lululemon, Nike and a host of direct-to-consumer competitors stand in its way.
Is There Room for Another Activewear Giant?
A giant investment from Softbank in 2021 turbocharged expansion plans at Vuori, which is now eyeing global expansion and a takeover of its customers’ closets. But Lululemon, Nike and a host of direct-to-consumer competitors stand in its way.
China
Why the Bottom Fell Out of China’s Luxury Beauty Market
After years of outsized growth in prestige cosmetics, consumers have pulled back on the typically recession-proof category.
Why the Bottom Fell Out of China’s Luxury Beauty Market
After years of outsized growth in prestige cosmetics, consumers have pulled back on the typically recession-proof category.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Brand Awareness Is DTC’s New Challenge
Brands like Warby Parker, Allbirds and Olaplex have successfully slashed digital advertising costs. Now they need to figure out new ways to find customers.
Why Brand Awareness Is DTC’s New Challenge
Brands like Warby Parker, Allbirds and Olaplex have successfully slashed digital advertising costs. Now they need to figure out new ways to find customers.
Retail
How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art
After two decades of investing in the science of retail, it’s time for the industry to better balance technology solutions with a deeper understanding of art, writes Doug Stephens.
How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art
After two decades of investing in the science of retail, it’s time for the industry to better balance technology solutions with a deeper understanding of art, writes Doug Stephens.
Partner Content
What Fashion Can Learn from the Hospitality Industry
Auberge Resorts Collection CMO Mike Minchin shares how an evolution of experience-driven travel and turn-key service are bolstering success in the hospitality sector — and how fashion can stand to benefit.
What Fashion Can Learn from the Hospitality Industry
Auberge Resorts Collection CMO Mike Minchin shares how an evolution of experience-driven travel and turn-key service are bolstering success in the hospitality sector — and how fashion can stand to benefit.
Beauty
What Really Happens on a Tarte Influencer Trip
For nearly a decade the beauty brand has built its marketing around sending social media celebrities on lavish vacations, a practice that’s become increasingly controversial. Could a trip to New York for 13 ordinary customers and their plus-ones to see Beyoncé in concert alter that perception? One reporter tagged along to find out.
What Really Happens on a Tarte Influencer Trip
For nearly a decade the beauty brand has built its marketing around sending social media celebrities on lavish vacations, a practice that’s become increasingly controversial. Could a trip to New York for 13 ordinary customers and their plus-ones to see Beyoncé in concert alter that perception? One reporter tagged along to find out.
Direct-to-Consumer
Building a Rewards Programme That Keeps Fickle Customers Coming Back
Facing a competitive landscape and unreliable online shoppers, brands can no longer rely on a traditional points-based offering to drive repeat purchases.
Building a Rewards Programme That Keeps Fickle Customers Coming Back
Facing a competitive landscape and unreliable online shoppers, brands can no longer rely on a traditional points-based offering to drive repeat purchases.
Retail
Where US Consumers Are Shopping and What They’re Buying
Luxury spending may be flagging, and Miami has lost some of its pandemic-era heat. But there are plenty of opportunities for fashion brands if they know where to look.
Where US Consumers Are Shopping and What They’re Buying
Luxury spending may be flagging, and Miami has lost some of its pandemic-era heat. But there are plenty of opportunities for fashion brands if they know where to look.
Technology
Is Fashion’s Buy-Now, Pay-Later Boom Over?
Instalment payment services helped fuel sales for years. But high interest rates could soon have shoppers pulling back.
Is Fashion’s Buy-Now, Pay-Later Boom Over?
Instalment payment services helped fuel sales for years. But high interest rates could soon have shoppers pulling back.
Beauty
Beauty’s $40 Billion Luxury Opportunity
Wealthy shoppers looking for exclusive beauty products and bespoke experiences have been underserved. But that may change soon, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.
Beauty’s $40 Billion Luxury Opportunity
Wealthy shoppers looking for exclusive beauty products and bespoke experiences have been underserved. But that may change soon, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.
Marketing
The Life Cycle of a Viral Fashion Trend
BoF explains why online trends from cottagecore and quiet luxury to barbiecore and coastal grandmother bubble up and spread out — and how brands can find their footing in the fast-moving, jumbled space.
The Life Cycle of a Viral Fashion Trend
BoF explains why online trends from cottagecore and quiet luxury to barbiecore and coastal grandmother bubble up and spread out — and how brands can find their footing in the fast-moving, jumbled space.
The News in Brief
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
Court Temporarily Allows Perplexity AI Shopping ‘Agents’ on Amazon
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.
Lululemon Sees Annual Revenue, Profit Below Estimates Amid Board, Demand Challenges
CEO Calvin McDonald stepped down in December following months of share price weakness and lack of design freshness.
Puig Announces New CEO
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.
Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.