Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
consumers
China
Big-Spending Chinese Shoppers Are Splurging on Luxury at Home, Not Abroad Anymore
Though Chinese tourists are slowly traveling abroad again, analysts surveyed by Bloomberg say the share of their shopping taking place overseas won’t be returning to its heyday.
Big-Spending Chinese Shoppers Are Splurging on Luxury at Home, Not Abroad Anymore
Though Chinese tourists are slowly traveling abroad again, analysts surveyed by Bloomberg say the share of their shopping taking place overseas won’t be returning to its heyday.
Sports
How Uniqlo Finally Won Over Gen-Z
Its viral cross-body bag and other TikTok favourites have helped the brand catch the attention of younger consumers. Now, the retailer wants to open more stores in the US and Europe.
How Uniqlo Finally Won Over Gen-Z
Its viral cross-body bag and other TikTok favourites have helped the brand catch the attention of younger consumers. Now, the retailer wants to open more stores in the US and Europe.
Retail
Veronica Beard Is a Hit in the US. Will Its Formula Work Globally Too?
The contemporary label is on track to hit nearly $300 million in sales this year. Up next are stores and new wholesale accounts in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Veronica Beard Is a Hit in the US. Will Its Formula Work Globally Too?
The contemporary label is on track to hit nearly $300 million in sales this year. Up next are stores and new wholesale accounts in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Luxury
Why Tax-Free Shopping Matters
This week, Burberry’s chairman took the UK prime minister to task over his decision to eliminate tax-free shopping for tourists, calling Britain the ‘least attractive shopping destination in Europe.’
Why Tax-Free Shopping Matters
This week, Burberry’s chairman took the UK prime minister to task over his decision to eliminate tax-free shopping for tourists, calling Britain the ‘least attractive shopping destination in Europe.’
Luxury
Burberry Chair Says UK ‘Least Attractive Shopping Destination in Europe’
At an event organised by prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, Gerry Murphy criticised the 2020 decision to end the UK’s tax-free shopping program and called Bexit a ‘drag on growth.’
Burberry Chair Says UK ‘Least Attractive Shopping Destination in Europe’
At an event organised by prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, Gerry Murphy criticised the 2020 decision to end the UK’s tax-free shopping program and called Bexit a ‘drag on growth.’
Retail
Why Fashion Can’t Kick Its Cowboy Obsession
From Coachella to Paramount’s hit TV show Yellowstone, the Western look has become ubiquitous in mainstream culture. The trend, stakeholders say, was driven by the pandemic and shifting political views.
Why Fashion Can’t Kick Its Cowboy Obsession
From Coachella to Paramount’s hit TV show Yellowstone, the Western look has become ubiquitous in mainstream culture. The trend, stakeholders say, was driven by the pandemic and shifting political views.
Marketing
What Fashion Needs to Know About Lemon8
TikTok parent company ByteDance has already proved it can build a social media platform that dictates what users will watch. Now, it’s created an app to influence what they buy.
What Fashion Needs to Know About Lemon8
TikTok parent company ByteDance has already proved it can build a social media platform that dictates what users will watch. Now, it’s created an app to influence what they buy.
China
Wealthy Chinese Flock to High-Octane Shopping Hubs
Luxury brands could see an uplift in destinations like Dubai, Singapore and Australia’s Gold Coast as China’s second outbound tourism wave gets underway.
Wealthy Chinese Flock to High-Octane Shopping Hubs
Luxury brands could see an uplift in destinations like Dubai, Singapore and Australia’s Gold Coast as China’s second outbound tourism wave gets underway.
Luxury
BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.
BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.
China
The Recession That Wasn’t?
China’s economy is ramping up just as America’s is slowing down, giving global brands some options to navigate a downturn. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
The Recession That Wasn’t?
China’s economy is ramping up just as America’s is slowing down, giving global brands some options to navigate a downturn. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Sustainability
What the Quiet Luxury Trend Means for Sustainability
The understated allure of classic, high quality pieces dovetails with conscious consumption calls to buy less, but better. But brands are treating the idea as just another excuse to sell more clothes.
What the Quiet Luxury Trend Means for Sustainability
The understated allure of classic, high quality pieces dovetails with conscious consumption calls to buy less, but better. But brands are treating the idea as just another excuse to sell more clothes.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Fashion Hasn’t Given Up on Social Commerce
Outside Asian markets, companies have yet to see lasting success in melding social media and e-commerce. But platforms and brands continue to adapt social selling to meet their respective consumers.
Why Fashion Hasn’t Given Up on Social Commerce
Outside Asian markets, companies have yet to see lasting success in melding social media and e-commerce. But platforms and brands continue to adapt social selling to meet their respective consumers.
The News in Brief
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
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.
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.
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
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.