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Retail

Macy’s Raises Annual Forecast as Luxury Focus Draws Affluent Shoppers

The US retailer posted its first quarterly sales growth in nearly four years, driven by strong demand for high-end products at its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores.

Retail

Macy’s Raises Annual Forecast as Luxury Focus Draws Affluent Shoppers

The US retailer posted its first quarterly sales growth in nearly four years, driven by strong demand for high-end products at its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores.


Retail

Zara Owner Inditex Defies Consumer Gloom With Strong Sales

The retailer handily beat analyst expectations, even as inflation worries stemming from the Middle East crisis dent consumer confidence.

Retail

Zara Owner Inditex Defies Consumer Gloom With Strong Sales

The retailer handily beat analyst expectations, even as inflation worries stemming from the Middle East crisis dent consumer confidence.


Global Markets

US Appeals Order Compelling Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration has formally appealed the order directing customs authorities to refund the global tariffs declared unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year.

Global Markets

US Appeals Order Compelling Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration has formally appealed the order directing customs authorities to refund the global tariffs declared unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year.


Global Markets

US Proposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries, Citing Forced Labour

The levies would affect imports from 60 trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% for Mexico, Canada and the UK to 12.5% for China, India and Brazil, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff wall.

Global Markets

US Proposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries, Citing Forced Labour

The levies would affect imports from 60 trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% for Mexico, Canada and the UK to 12.5% for China, India and Brazil, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff wall.


Direct-to-Consumer

For These Brands, Resisting the DTC Playbook Paid Off

A crop of brands founded in 2016, including Dôen, La Ligne and Cinq à Sept, steered clear of the once-dominant growth model that led direct-to-consumers darlings like Everlane to bust in favour of a more sustainable approach.

Direct-to-Consumer

For These Brands, Resisting the DTC Playbook Paid Off

A crop of brands founded in 2016, including Dôen, La Ligne and Cinq à Sept, steered clear of the once-dominant growth model that led direct-to-consumers darlings like Everlane to bust in favour of a more sustainable approach.


Global Markets

Can Latin American Fashion Brands Crack Europe?

Brands from Colombia to Argentina are betting on Spain as a springboard for broader European expansion, but shared cultural ties have not shielded them from high costs and fierce local competition.

Global Markets

Can Latin American Fashion Brands Crack Europe?

Brands from Colombia to Argentina are betting on Spain as a springboard for broader European expansion, but shared cultural ties have not shielded them from high costs and fierce local competition.


Sports

China’s Li-Ning Scores Big by Signing Stephen Curry

NBA superstar Stephen Curry signed a new sneaker and apparel deal with Li-Ning, giving the Chinese sportswear brand a new global superstar to help it expand beyond its home market.

Sports

China’s Li-Ning Scores Big by Signing Stephen Curry

NBA superstar Stephen Curry signed a new sneaker and apparel deal with Li-Ning, giving the Chinese sportswear brand a new global superstar to help it expand beyond its home market.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs

Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Drop, Skewed by 2025 Rush to Beat Tariffs

Exports fell in April from a year earlier, when companies were rushing to get stock into the US ahead of higher tariffs.


Retail

Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms

The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.

Retail

Victoria’s Secret Jumps 47% as Heavily Shorted Chain Outperforms

The retailer beat earnings estimates and boosted its outlook as CEO Hillary Super’s turnaround plan built momentum.


Global Markets

Worldview | What’s Next for China’s Record-Breaking Luxury Mall?

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s casualwear backlash, microfibre pollution in Ghana and Brazil’s troubled footwear merger.

Global Markets

Worldview | What’s Next for China’s Record-Breaking Luxury Mall?

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s casualwear backlash, microfibre pollution in Ghana and Brazil’s troubled footwear merger.


Beauty

How Not to Launch a Brand

Backlash to brand launches such as Leaked Labs, the beauty brand created by beauty influencers the Lipstick Lesbians, highlights the growing difficulty of turning a creator following into a brand community.

Beauty

How Not to Launch a Brand

Backlash to brand launches such as Leaked Labs, the beauty brand created by beauty influencers the Lipstick Lesbians, highlights the growing difficulty of turning a creator following into a brand community.


Beauty

Estée Lauder CEO Says the Price Wasn’t Right for Puig

At a conference in Paris, Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie spoke about the company’s M&A outlook and the reason its Puig merger talks fell through.

Beauty

Estée Lauder CEO Says the Price Wasn’t Right for Puig

At a conference in Paris, Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie spoke about the company’s M&A outlook and the reason its Puig merger talks fell through.