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Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.

Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.


At Sorel, Charting the Course for Brand Reinvention

The outdoor footwear brand is redefining its identity under new leadership, blending its purpose-driven heritage with fashion-forward collaborations for an elevated, all-seasons approach.

At Sorel, Charting the Course for Brand Reinvention

The outdoor footwear brand is redefining its identity under new leadership, blending its purpose-driven heritage with fashion-forward collaborations for an elevated, all-seasons approach.


Is Skims Really Worth $5 Billion?

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear-turned-lifestyle brand has defied all odds to reach a $5 billion valuation — but investors are betting on its future, not its past.

Is Skims Really Worth $5 Billion?

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear-turned-lifestyle brand has defied all odds to reach a $5 billion valuation — but investors are betting on its future, not its past.


Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories? | The Debrief

From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories? | The Debrief

From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.


Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar

The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.

Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar

The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.


Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.

Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.


Inside Build in Amsterdam’s Approach to Multi-Channel Brand Building

The branding and e-commerce agency combines design, storytelling and Shopify technology to create seamless online experiences that echo the intimacy of in-store shopping.

Inside Build in Amsterdam’s Approach to Multi-Channel Brand Building

The branding and e-commerce agency combines design, storytelling and Shopify technology to create seamless online experiences that echo the intimacy of in-store shopping.


Four Years Later, Gap Returns to London

After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital.

Four Years Later, Gap Returns to London

After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital.


A Trump Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Add to Trade Uncertainty

Experts anticipate that Trump will shift to other trade tactics as his tariff’s are met with tough scrutiny in US Supreme Court oral arguments.

A Trump Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Add to Trade Uncertainty

Experts anticipate that Trump will shift to other trade tactics as his tariff’s are met with tough scrutiny in US Supreme Court oral arguments.


Ear-Piercing Studios Look to Fill a Claire’s-Sized Hole in the Market

With Claire’s in bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort.

Ear-Piercing Studios Look to Fill a Claire’s-Sized Hole in the Market

With Claire’s in bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort.


Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France

The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.

Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France

The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.


Scandi-Cool Bedding Brand Tekla Looks to Redefine ‘Homewear’

As it debuts its first international store in London and broadens its apparel offerings, the Danish brand is taking its first step towards a retail-led expansion geared towards becoming a home-lifestyle label.

Scandi-Cool Bedding Brand Tekla Looks to Redefine ‘Homewear’

As it debuts its first international store in London and broadens its apparel offerings, the Danish brand is taking its first step towards a retail-led expansion geared towards becoming a home-lifestyle label.