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Trump’s Victory Has the Fashion Industry Asking: What Just Happened?
Fashion insiders are reckoning with the sweeping implications — policy and beyond — of a second administration under Donald Trump.
AI Can Now Authenticate Sneakers by Their Smell
An AI start-up working with a major sneaker resale platform believes it has found a way to authenticate footwear and potentially other products through the chemical signatures in their scent.
Explainer: How Trump’s Second Administration Affects Business
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could dramatically reshape American businesses, with key issues to watch including his tariff proposals, energy policies, and regulatory changes in sectors ranging from tech to media to labour.
The Beauty Slowdown Has Come for Indie Retailers
Credo Beauty, Goop, and Thirteen Lune are among the smaller, independent beauty retailers responding to US market headwinds.
Meet India’s New ‘It Girls’
Fashion brands like Dior, Ralph Lauren and Jimmy Choo are cosying up to a new generation of actresses, socialites and aristocrats who capture the zeitgeist in India’s rapidly growing luxury market.
Worldview | Jakarta Fashion Week Reimagines Indonesia’s Textile Heritage
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Peru’s alpaca exports, Australian retail giant Myer and Givaudan’s new China hub.
US Retailers Import Fewer Christmas Goods Ahead of Tepid Holiday Season
Imports of holiday products by US retailers, including Walmart, have fallen sharply, reflecting cautious inventory management and expectations for slower sales growth during this year’s festive season.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slumps as Shoppers Wait for Black Friday Deals
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in October, with shoppers holding off on purchases ahead of Black Friday deals and a later school half-term.
How Big Box Retailers Won Over Premium Beauty Brands
Mass retailers like Target and Walmart have invested heavily in their beauty offerings, attracting a fresh crop of indie brands – as well as increasing their overall basket size. For brands wanting a slice of the action, scaling up is necessary.
How the Rest of America Fell in Love With Californian Style
There’s long been an allure attached to the Golden State, but it’s hit a new cultural resonance in the wake of the pandemic. A cohort of brands that put the Californian lifestyle at their centre are seeing a wave of interest, and growth.
Unsustainable Fashion Is Pricing Out the Conscious Consumer
Brands that make products with little concern for environmental and social impact are benefitting from a ‘brown discount,’ undercutting industry efforts to operate more responsibly, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Burberry Shares Jump on Report of Moncler Takeover Bid
Burberry’s stock jumped more than 7 percent after speculation emerged that Italian competitor Moncler could be exploring a potential acquisition of the British luxury brand.