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.
data
Luxury
The Key Metrics Fashion CEOs Are Watching Now
What you measure is what you get. In a highly unpredictable post-Covid fashion market, business leaders need the right metrics to track the strength of their brands and make informed decisions quickly, mobilise teams and craft a narrative for investors.
The Key Metrics Fashion CEOs Are Watching Now
What you measure is what you get. In a highly unpredictable post-Covid fashion market, business leaders need the right metrics to track the strength of their brands and make informed decisions quickly, mobilise teams and craft a narrative for investors.
China
China’s Latest Marketing Buzzword Actually Matters. Here’s How to Use It.
Private traffic channels have boosted sales for homegrown brands, but many international players have yet to take the plunge. Here’s what they can learn from the locals.
China’s Latest Marketing Buzzword Actually Matters. Here’s How to Use It.
Private traffic channels have boosted sales for homegrown brands, but many international players have yet to take the plunge. Here’s what they can learn from the locals.
Retail
Macy's Discloses Data Breach
The company reported a slump in sales after confirming customers were exposed to a data hack last month.
Macy's Discloses Data Breach
The company reported a slump in sales after confirming customers were exposed to a data hack last month.
Media
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
Why Rewards for Loyal Spenders Are ‘a Honey Pot for Hackers’
"Loyalty programs, as they shift from paper and plastic to apps and websites, are increasingly tracking a currency that can be more valuable than how
Why Rewards for Loyal Spenders Are ‘a Honey Pot for Hackers’
"Loyalty programs, as they shift from paper and plastic to apps and websites, are increasingly tracking a currency that can be more valuable than how
News & Analysis
H&M Hires Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie
Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets.
H&M Hires Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie
Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets.
Retail
Op-Ed | What Fashion Must Learn from Apple’s $1 Trillion Milestone
Fashion’s future is a long going out of business sale, unless it turns itself upside down, argues John Thorbeck.
Op-Ed | What Fashion Must Learn from Apple’s $1 Trillion Milestone
Fashion’s future is a long going out of business sale, unless it turns itself upside down, argues John Thorbeck.
News & Analysis
Macy's Says Hackers Accessed Online Customers' Credit Card Data
Macy’s contacted customers that may have been impacted by the breach and said it was offering consumer protection services to them at no cost.
Macy's Says Hackers Accessed Online Customers' Credit Card Data
Macy’s contacted customers that may have been impacted by the breach and said it was offering consumer protection services to them at no cost.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Venture Capitalists Bet on Shoe Start-Ups, JD.com Invests in Luxury Retailer
This week, venture investors put a premium on shoe start-ups, while JD.com builds up its presence in the luxury retail sector with an investment in Chinese luxury retailer Secoo.
Bits & Bytes | Venture Capitalists Bet on Shoe Start-Ups, JD.com Invests in Luxury Retailer
This week, venture investors put a premium on shoe start-ups, while JD.com builds up its presence in the luxury retail sector with an investment in Chinese luxury retailer Secoo.
News & Analysis
Hudson's Bay Shares Drop After Security Breach
The Canadian department store operator reported security breaches at some of its Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and Lord & Taylor stores on Sunday.
Hudson's Bay Shares Drop After Security Breach
The Canadian department store operator reported security breaches at some of its Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and Lord & Taylor stores on Sunday.
News & Analysis
Saks and Lord & Taylor Hit By Security Breach
Data from card payments in some of the stores in North America has been compromised.
Saks and Lord & Taylor Hit By Security Breach
Data from card payments in some of the stores in North America has been compromised.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Says 150 Million MyFitnessPal Accounts Breached
The athletic apparel maker — which bought MyFitnessPal in 2015 for $475 million — suffered the largest data breach this year and one of the top five to date.
Under Armour Says 150 Million MyFitnessPal Accounts Breached
The athletic apparel maker — which bought MyFitnessPal in 2015 for $475 million — suffered the largest data breach this year and one of the top five to date.
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.