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America’s K-Shaped Market May Not Be What It Seems
The recent success of retailers from Coach to Zara may be powered by the surprising resilience of America’s middle class, many of whom have moved up, not down, the economic ladder.
America’s K-Shaped Market May Not Be What It Seems
The recent success of retailers from Coach to Zara may be powered by the surprising resilience of America’s middle class, many of whom have moved up, not down, the economic ladder.
Nike’s World Cup Takeover Is Off to a Hot Start
Nike’s new World Cup ad brings a jolt of star power like LeBron James and Kim Kardashian to go along with the football royalty featured. But can it boost the brand’s standing in the sport?
Nike’s World Cup Takeover Is Off to a Hot Start
Nike’s new World Cup ad brings a jolt of star power like LeBron James and Kim Kardashian to go along with the football royalty featured. But can it boost the brand’s standing in the sport?
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
For Beauty Brands, When Does Nostalgia Get Old?
Urban Decay’s recent eyeshadow relaunch shows that a product revival can spur business momentum — the question is, how far?
L’Oréal Scents World’s First AI Art Museum
The beauty conglomerate has become the founding ‘olfactory’ partner of Dataland, embracing the technology that L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy calls the ‘luxury of tomorrow.’
L’Oréal Scents World’s First AI Art Museum
The beauty conglomerate has become the founding ‘olfactory’ partner of Dataland, embracing the technology that L’Oréal’s Cyril Chapuy calls the ‘luxury of tomorrow.’
The Wellness Industry Finds Its Next Target: New Mums
From daily vitamins to luxury recovery retreats, brands are racing to meet the needs of women navigating the transition into motherhood.
The Wellness Industry Finds Its Next Target: New Mums
From daily vitamins to luxury recovery retreats, brands are racing to meet the needs of women navigating the transition into motherhood.
Zara’s Elevation Push Lands in London
The Spanish fast-fashion giant’s newly renovated, tech-enabled Bond Street flagship reflects its steady effort to elevate its image as it works to set itself apart from lower-priced rivals.
Zara’s Elevation Push Lands in London
The Spanish fast-fashion giant’s newly renovated, tech-enabled Bond Street flagship reflects its steady effort to elevate its image as it works to set itself apart from lower-priced rivals.
Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?
Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.
Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?
Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.
A Mid-Year M&A Check-In
Priya Rao parses the current state of beauty deals with a spotlight on Waldencast’s sale of Obagi Medical.
A Mid-Year M&A Check-In
Priya Rao parses the current state of beauty deals with a spotlight on Waldencast’s sale of Obagi Medical.
Why Beauty Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore TikTok Shop
The platform is now a top e-tailer for cosmetics, skincare and hair care, and smart legacy and indie brands are increasingly being lured by its proposition.
Why Beauty Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore TikTok Shop
The platform is now a top e-tailer for cosmetics, skincare and hair care, and smart legacy and indie brands are increasingly being lured by its proposition.
OTB Takes Full Control of Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group behind Diesel and Maison Margiela is taking full ownership of the avant-garde haute couture house, acquiring the remaining 30 percent it didn’t already own. Founders Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren remain creative directors.
OTB Takes Full Control of Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group behind Diesel and Maison Margiela is taking full ownership of the avant-garde haute couture house, acquiring the remaining 30 percent it didn’t already own. Founders Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren remain creative directors.
Can Fashion Move Beyond Vanity Metrics?
Visibility matters, but as metrics like ‘media impact value’ come under scrutiny, analytics providers including Launchmetrics and CreatorIQ are evolving their toolsets to measure brand moments beyond impressive-sounding numbers that don’t tie back to key business outcomes.
Can Fashion Move Beyond Vanity Metrics?
Visibility matters, but as metrics like ‘media impact value’ come under scrutiny, analytics providers including Launchmetrics and CreatorIQ are evolving their toolsets to measure brand moments beyond impressive-sounding numbers that don’t tie back to key business outcomes.
The Mall Mainstay Clawing Back Sephora Tweens
The teen-favourite retailer Urban Outfitters is banking on Gen-Alpha influencers and brands like Sol de Janeiro and Yes Day in its bid to become a ‘beauty empire.’
The Mall Mainstay Clawing Back Sephora Tweens
The teen-favourite retailer Urban Outfitters is banking on Gen-Alpha influencers and brands like Sol de Janeiro and Yes Day in its bid to become a ‘beauty empire.’