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.
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Retail
Surprise! Why Apparel Prices Are Actually Falling
The latest US inflation data, covering the weeks after the Trump administration’s tariffs kicked in, shows prices for clothing declined at their fastest pace in years. Consumers shouldn’t get complacent though — many experts say sticker shock is still coming.
Surprise! Why Apparel Prices Are Actually Falling
The latest US inflation data, covering the weeks after the Trump administration’s tariffs kicked in, shows prices for clothing declined at their fastest pace in years. Consumers shouldn’t get complacent though — many experts say sticker shock is still coming.
Retail
This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?
US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.
This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?
US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.
Global Markets
Trump Tariffs Get Personal for the Harris Tweed Makers of the Hebrides
Donald Trump’s tariffs are threatening the livelihoods of Harris Tweed weavers in the Outer Hebrides, posing a threat to the centuries-old craft and the economic stability of the island communities.
Trump Tariffs Get Personal for the Harris Tweed Makers of the Hebrides
Donald Trump’s tariffs are threatening the livelihoods of Harris Tweed weavers in the Outer Hebrides, posing a threat to the centuries-old craft and the economic stability of the island communities.
Beauty
Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain
South Korean cosmetic start-ups like Beauty of Joseon, Torriden and d’Alba are in talks with major US retailers to expand their brick-and-mortar presences in the world’s biggest consumer market.
Korean Beauty Start-Ups Bet Booming US Demand Outlasts Tariff Pain
South Korean cosmetic start-ups like Beauty of Joseon, Torriden and d’Alba are in talks with major US retailers to expand their brick-and-mortar presences in the world’s biggest consumer market.
Retail
Why Tariffs Haven’t Led to Soaring Prices – Yet
Fashion brands will eventually need to offset higher costs for imports. But after raising prices again and again since the pandemic, some retailers are more worried about alienating shoppers than how they’ll pay their customs duties.
Why Tariffs Haven’t Led to Soaring Prices – Yet
Fashion brands will eventually need to offset higher costs for imports. But after raising prices again and again since the pandemic, some retailers are more worried about alienating shoppers than how they’ll pay their customs duties.
Global Markets
Worldview | Vietnam’s Crackdown on Counterfeit Luxury Goods
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian cosmetics giant Nykaa, overseas Chinese shoppers and Jumia’s push to counter Temu in Nigeria.
Worldview | Vietnam’s Crackdown on Counterfeit Luxury Goods
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian cosmetics giant Nykaa, overseas Chinese shoppers and Jumia’s push to counter Temu in Nigeria.
Retail
Why Brands Are Still Betting on the US
Tariffs have slowed, but haven’t stopped a wave of American expansion. Here’s why some are choosing to stick around.
Why Brands Are Still Betting on the US
Tariffs have slowed, but haven’t stopped a wave of American expansion. Here’s why some are choosing to stick around.
Global Markets
What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War After Court Blocks Tariffs
The ruling may not be a permanent setback for Trump’s push to reshape global trade. The administration may disregard the trade court’s decision, as judges have no ability to take action against a US president, who has broad immunity for official actions.
What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War After Court Blocks Tariffs
The ruling may not be a permanent setback for Trump’s push to reshape global trade. The administration may disregard the trade court’s decision, as judges have no ability to take action against a US president, who has broad immunity for official actions.
Retail
Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers
Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.
Retailers Pummelled by Trump’s Trade War Entertain More ‘Take-Private’ Offers
Hit hard by President Trump’s trade war and volatile markets, some publicly traded retailers are increasingly considering offers to sell to private equity.
Luxury
Trump Tariffs Hit European Luxury, Shares Tank
LVMH and Hermès stock fell about 3 percent and 4 percent respectively, in line with sector peers including Kering, Prada and Burberry, after the US president announced a 50 percent duty on imports from the European Union.
Trump Tariffs Hit European Luxury, Shares Tank
LVMH and Hermès stock fell about 3 percent and 4 percent respectively, in line with sector peers including Kering, Prada and Burberry, after the US president announced a 50 percent duty on imports from the European Union.
Retail
This Week: Liberation Day’s Long Tail
As more retailers report earnings, the industry is hoping more countries follow China in reaching agreements to lower tariffs.
This Week: Liberation Day’s Long Tail
As more retailers report earnings, the industry is hoping more countries follow China in reaching agreements to lower tariffs.
Retail
Retail’s Looming Inventory Problem
Amid tariff whiplash, retailers are scrambling to balance demand with delayed shipments. Too much stock — or too little — could spell disaster for fall and holiday collections.
Retail’s Looming Inventory Problem
Amid tariff whiplash, retailers are scrambling to balance demand with delayed shipments. Too much stock — or too little — could spell disaster for fall and holiday collections.
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.