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.
trade
Retail
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Sustainability
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
Financial Markets
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
News & Analysis
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
China
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
China
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
China
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Global Markets
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
News & Analysis
At Micam: Nurturing Thought Leadership in Footwear
Europe’s largest footwear trade show is making longterm investments in content programming, covering topics from sneaker culture to experiential retail and digital sustainability — seeking to benefit attendees and the industry at large.
At Micam: Nurturing Thought Leadership in Footwear
Europe’s largest footwear trade show is making longterm investments in content programming, covering topics from sneaker culture to experiential retail and digital sustainability — seeking to benefit attendees and the industry at large.
The News in Brief
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.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.