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.
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News & Analysis
As Trade War Looms, Duty-Free Retailer Dufry Sees Opportunities
The world’s largest duty-free seller would gain amid new tariffs.
As Trade War Looms, Duty-Free Retailer Dufry Sees Opportunities
The world’s largest duty-free seller would gain amid new tariffs.
Beauty
Thai Beauty Brands Tap into Chinese Tourism Boom
Thai beauty companies are capitalising on the flow of Chinese consumers, the country's biggest source of tourists.
Thai Beauty Brands Tap into Chinese Tourism Boom
Thai beauty companies are capitalising on the flow of Chinese consumers, the country's biggest source of tourists.
Retail
LVMH Expands Gourmet Grocer La Grande Epicerie
The new branch comes amid a wave of investment in luxury stores and hotels in the French capital by LVMH and other firms hoping to profit from a recovery in tourist traffic.
LVMH Expands Gourmet Grocer La Grande Epicerie
The new branch comes amid a wave of investment in luxury stores and hotels in the French capital by LVMH and other firms hoping to profit from a recovery in tourist traffic.
Global Markets
Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute
The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.
Chanel and Gucci Hike Prices as South Korea and China End Dispute
The countries have agreed to restore ties after a year-long dispute over the deployment of a US anti-missile system, which has been devastating to some Korean businesses that rely on Chinese consumers.
News & Analysis
Airport Profits: Ready to Depart
"Boring shops, extra security and ride-hailing are hurting airports."
Airport Profits: Ready to Depart
"Boring shops, extra security and ride-hailing are hurting airports."
News & Analysis
Who Really Shops at High-End Airport Stores? A Lot of People, and They Spend Thousands
"Airports are a bright spot in what is otherwise frequently called the retail apocalypse."
Who Really Shops at High-End Airport Stores? A Lot of People, and They Spend Thousands
"Airports are a bright spot in what is otherwise frequently called the retail apocalypse."
Luxury
Richemont Buys 5 Percent Stake in Duty-Free Retailer Dufry
The Swiss luxury goods giant has disclosed it has a 5 percent stake in one of the world's largest duty-free retailers Dufry, following in the footsteps of its luxury peer LVMH in investing in travel retail.
Richemont Buys 5 Percent Stake in Duty-Free Retailer Dufry
The Swiss luxury goods giant has disclosed it has a 5 percent stake in one of the world's largest duty-free retailers Dufry, following in the footsteps of its luxury peer LVMH in investing in travel retail.
China
The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
China
Chinese New Year Shoppers Expand Their Horizons
As more countries lift visa restrictions, increasingly adventurous Chinese travellers are turning their gaze to off-the-radar destinations like Morocco, Peru and Tonga.
Chinese New Year Shoppers Expand Their Horizons
As more countries lift visa restrictions, increasingly adventurous Chinese travellers are turning their gaze to off-the-radar destinations like Morocco, Peru and Tonga.
China
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
Luxury
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
China
How Tsum’s Bet on Chinese Tourists Beat the Russian Recession
Tsum’s chief executive Alexander Pavlov explains how ‘red tourism’ from China and quick-response pricing strategies helped boost sales at the Russian department store by 40 percent.
How Tsum’s Bet on Chinese Tourists Beat the Russian Recession
Tsum’s chief executive Alexander Pavlov explains how ‘red tourism’ from China and quick-response pricing strategies helped boost sales at the Russian department store by 40 percent.
The News in Brief
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.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.