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Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained

The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.

Skechers’ $9.4 Billion Blockbuster Buyout, Explained

The comfort sneaker brand’s $63-per-share acquisition by the Brazilian private equity firm 3G shocked both the fashion and financial worlds.


This Week: The Met Gala, the Federal Reserve and a New Tariff Pain Indicator

A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party.

This Week: The Met Gala, the Federal Reserve and a New Tariff Pain Indicator

A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party.


What Makes a True Community Brand?

Few words are more overused in fashion, but the ones who do it right foster genuine customer loyalty and extraordinarily high levels of engagement, writes Imran Amed.

What Makes a True Community Brand?

Few words are more overused in fashion, but the ones who do it right foster genuine customer loyalty and extraordinarily high levels of engagement, writes Imran Amed.


Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems

The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.

Amazon Isn’t the Solution to Saks’ Problems

The shiny new storefront on Amazon Luxury did not distract investors this week from Saks Global’s deteriorating liquidity problem.


Kohl’s Fires CEO for Directing Millions to Romantic Partner

The department store is searching for a permanent CEO replacement after Kohl’s Corp.’s board discovered Ashley Buchanan, who had joined Kohl’s in January, had directed millions of company dollars to his then-undisclosed romantic partner.

Kohl’s Fires CEO for Directing Millions to Romantic Partner

The department store is searching for a permanent CEO replacement after Kohl’s Corp.’s board discovered Ashley Buchanan, who had joined Kohl’s in January, had directed millions of company dollars to his then-undisclosed romantic partner.


Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.

Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.


Why So Many Brands Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Bridal

Brands that have not traditionally offered bridalwear are flocking to the category, banking on driving revenue through seamless production crossover and weddings’ ability to drive social media visibility and customer loyalty.

Why So Many Brands Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Bridal

Brands that have not traditionally offered bridalwear are flocking to the category, banking on driving revenue through seamless production crossover and weddings’ ability to drive social media visibility and customer loyalty.


Are Viral Microtrends Losing Their Cool? | The Debrief

From ‘Tomato Girl’ to ‘Quiet Luxury,’ microtrends once swept social media and helped shape retail strategies but Gen-Z consumers are now craving more substantial and lasting styles.

Are Viral Microtrends Losing Their Cool? | The Debrief

From ‘Tomato Girl’ to ‘Quiet Luxury,’ microtrends once swept social media and helped shape retail strategies but Gen-Z consumers are now craving more substantial and lasting styles.


Saks Bonds Plunge as Investor Update Deepens Cash Concerns

Saks Global’s bonds fell after a call with management did little to pressure investors’ concerns about its financial outlook.

Saks Bonds Plunge as Investor Update Deepens Cash Concerns

Saks Global’s bonds fell after a call with management did little to pressure investors’ concerns about its financial outlook.


Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Implicated in Intimidation Campaign by Chinese Regime

Billionaire appears to have been asked to pressure friend to return to China to help pursue out-of-favour official.

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Implicated in Intimidation Campaign by Chinese Regime

Billionaire appears to have been asked to pressure friend to return to China to help pursue out-of-favour official.


Exclusive: G-Star Raw Names the Designers of Botter Co-Creative Directors

Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo behind the Carribean-inspired luxury line Botter, will unveil their debut collection for the Dutch raw denim brand in January.

Exclusive: G-Star Raw Names the Designers of Botter Co-Creative Directors

Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo behind the Carribean-inspired luxury line Botter, will unveil their debut collection for the Dutch raw denim brand in January.


Luxury Fatigue Fuels an Indie Bag Boom

Indie brands selling pricey, but not too pricey accessories are thriving as more consumers become disillusioned with big luxury.

Luxury Fatigue Fuels an Indie Bag Boom

Indie brands selling pricey, but not too pricey accessories are thriving as more consumers become disillusioned with big luxury.