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.
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Retail
The $12 Billion Start-Up Proving Wholesale Is Thriving
A $400 million investment in Faire, which pairs brands with retailers, is a sign of how multi-brand stores are here to stay after a decade where direct-to-consumer brands dominated the conversation.
The $12 Billion Start-Up Proving Wholesale Is Thriving
A $400 million investment in Faire, which pairs brands with retailers, is a sign of how multi-brand stores are here to stay after a decade where direct-to-consumer brands dominated the conversation.
Beauty
Glossier Raises $80 Million Series E, Valuing Company at $1.8 Billion
The direct-to-consumer beauty brand ramped up its operations in the last month ahead of its reentry into physical retail.
Glossier Raises $80 Million Series E, Valuing Company at $1.8 Billion
The direct-to-consumer beauty brand ramped up its operations in the last month ahead of its reentry into physical retail.
Technology
Digital Fashion Player DressX Raises $2 Million
The Artemis Fund and Alpha Edison led the investment round, which will see the digital-only clothing startup build an NFT marketplace.
Digital Fashion Player DressX Raises $2 Million
The Artemis Fund and Alpha Edison led the investment round, which will see the digital-only clothing startup build an NFT marketplace.
Retail
Ralph Lauren Sold Club Monaco. What’s Next?
The American retailer joins Gap Inc and others in shedding a smaller label to focus on its core. But the road to growth will be bumpy, analysts say.
Ralph Lauren Sold Club Monaco. What’s Next?
The American retailer joins Gap Inc and others in shedding a smaller label to focus on its core. But the road to growth will be bumpy, analysts say.
Retail
Can Private Equity Win With Fashion E-Commerce?
Gap is offloading Intermix to Altamont Capital Partners, which aims to triple sales on the back of post-pandemic exuberance and e-commerce. Finding a satisfying exit may prove tough.
Can Private Equity Win With Fashion E-Commerce?
Gap is offloading Intermix to Altamont Capital Partners, which aims to triple sales on the back of post-pandemic exuberance and e-commerce. Finding a satisfying exit may prove tough.
Technology
One Big Way Direct-to-Consumer Retail Is Changing
New online marketplaces promise to make it easier for consumers to find their favourite direct-to-consumer brands. Will the model work?
One Big Way Direct-to-Consumer Retail Is Changing
New online marketplaces promise to make it easier for consumers to find their favourite direct-to-consumer brands. Will the model work?
Technology
Where VCs Are Placing Their Bets
Financiers are pouring money into e-commerce businesses at a record rate, anticipating new pandemic-driven opportunities.
Where VCs Are Placing Their Bets
Financiers are pouring money into e-commerce businesses at a record rate, anticipating new pandemic-driven opportunities.
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.