L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
consumers
China
Why Chinese Brides Say Yes to the Dress
From extravagant ballgowns to unboxing videos, find out what’s driving China’s $33.9 billion bridalwear market.
Why Chinese Brides Say Yes to the Dress
From extravagant ballgowns to unboxing videos, find out what’s driving China’s $33.9 billion bridalwear market.
China
Sephora’s China Rivals Ready for Battle
After 16 years in Mainland China, LVMH’s Sephora faces serious competition as local multi-brand players jostle for a larger slice of the country’s $51 billion beauty market.
Sephora’s China Rivals Ready for Battle
After 16 years in Mainland China, LVMH’s Sephora faces serious competition as local multi-brand players jostle for a larger slice of the country’s $51 billion beauty market.
Marketing
What Kim Kardashian’s Olympics Coup Says About American Fashion
The mega-influencer’s digital-first shapewear brand Skims has succeeded, not only in selling millions of units, but in quickly earning the sort of cultural credibility once reserved for the likes of Ralph Lauren.
What Kim Kardashian’s Olympics Coup Says About American Fashion
The mega-influencer’s digital-first shapewear brand Skims has succeeded, not only in selling millions of units, but in quickly earning the sort of cultural credibility once reserved for the likes of Ralph Lauren.
Luxury
The Future of Watches and Jewellery: Adapting to Rapid Change
The inaugural edition of The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts a shake-up in priorities for hard luxury as well as different recovery scenarios across geographies and consumer segments.
The Future of Watches and Jewellery: Adapting to Rapid Change
The inaugural edition of The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts a shake-up in priorities for hard luxury as well as different recovery scenarios across geographies and consumer segments.
China
Fashion’s Next Big Opportunity in China: Older Shoppers
An obsession with youth may be costing fashion and beauty brands a slice of China’s $880 million silver economy.
Fashion’s Next Big Opportunity in China: Older Shoppers
An obsession with youth may be costing fashion and beauty brands a slice of China’s $880 million silver economy.
Marketing
How to Sell Menswear to Women and Womenswear to Men
Selling to another gender offers growth opportunities but comes with a unique set of challenges for marketers.
How to Sell Menswear to Women and Womenswear to Men
Selling to another gender offers growth opportunities but comes with a unique set of challenges for marketers.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: A High Stakes DTC Shake-Up
$2.4 billion in annual revenues are set to shift from retailers to brands by 2025 as consumers demand better online shopping experiences and brands aim for higher margins.
The Future of Watches: A High Stakes DTC Shake-Up
$2.4 billion in annual revenues are set to shift from retailers to brands by 2025 as consumers demand better online shopping experiences and brands aim for higher margins.
Luxury
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
The Future of Watches: The Mid-Market Squeeze
Mid-market watch brands must revitalise their branding, refine their product offerings and create more intimate connections with consumers, or risk foregoing revenues of up to $2.5 billion by 2025.
Luxury
The Future of Jewellery: Brands Battle for Buyers of Unbranded Jewellery
Branded fine jewellery will grow at more than twice the rate of the overall jewellery market but competition will be fierce among established jewellery houses, newer DTC players and fashion brands tapping the category.
The Future of Jewellery: Brands Battle for Buyers of Unbranded Jewellery
Branded fine jewellery will grow at more than twice the rate of the overall jewellery market but competition will be fierce among established jewellery houses, newer DTC players and fashion brands tapping the category.
Technology
The Future of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
Paying for purchases in instalments has quickly become ubiquitous online. But Klarna, Affirm and the other fintech players that dominate the space have loftier goals.
The Future of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
Paying for purchases in instalments has quickly become ubiquitous online. But Klarna, Affirm and the other fintech players that dominate the space have loftier goals.
Retail
Why Preppy J.Crew Staked Its Future on a Streetwear Star
Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of the streetwear brand Noah and former Supreme designer, joins the mall brand’s mens business as creative director. But an updated look won’t solve all of J.Crew’s problems.
Why Preppy J.Crew Staked Its Future on a Streetwear Star
Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of the streetwear brand Noah and former Supreme designer, joins the mall brand’s mens business as creative director. But an updated look won’t solve all of J.Crew’s problems.
China
Luxury’s China Report Card: Who’s Winning and Why
LVMH and Hermès saw sales surge in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by strong demand in China. What lessons can other brands learn from their strategies?
Luxury’s China Report Card: Who’s Winning and Why
LVMH and Hermès saw sales surge in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by strong demand in China. What lessons can other brands learn from their strategies?
The News in Brief
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
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.