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Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Signals Caution Despite Rhode-Driven Growth

The US beauty conglomerate tempered its outlook for 2026, despite 25 percent growth last year led by Hailey Bieber’s beauty label Rhode.

Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Signals Caution Despite Rhode-Driven Growth

The US beauty conglomerate tempered its outlook for 2026, despite 25 percent growth last year led by Hailey Bieber’s beauty label Rhode.


Luxury

Giambattista Valli Buys Back Namesake Label From Artémis

The return to independence follows the abrupt cancelling of fashion shows earlier this year.

Luxury

Giambattista Valli Buys Back Namesake Label From Artémis

The return to independence follows the abrupt cancelling of fashion shows earlier this year.


Luxury

Exclusive: Marquee Brands to Acquire Roberto Cavalli

The Italian brand known for its animal prints and flamboyant aesthetic will be taken over by the brand management company behind Martha Stewart.

Luxury

Exclusive: Marquee Brands to Acquire Roberto Cavalli

The Italian brand known for its animal prints and flamboyant aesthetic will be taken over by the brand management company behind Martha Stewart.


Retail

Target Doubles Growth Forecast, but Cites Caution as Consumers Remain Stretched

The $59 billion retailer has started to repel cost-conscious shoppers, and failed to attract higher-income consumers.

Retail

Target Doubles Growth Forecast, but Cites Caution as Consumers Remain Stretched

The $59 billion retailer has started to repel cost-conscious shoppers, and failed to attract higher-income consumers.


Beauty

Without Its Founder, Sol de Janeiro Looks to Its Next Act

With new leadership, the Brazil-inspired body-care giant must find fresh paths for growth amid greater volatility, slowing sales and market saturation.

Beauty

Without Its Founder, Sol de Janeiro Looks to Its Next Act

With new leadership, the Brazil-inspired body-care giant must find fresh paths for growth amid greater volatility, slowing sales and market saturation.


Luxury

Chanel Returns to Growth as Blazymania Kicks In

The French giant, which returned to high single-digit growth at the end of 2025 on the wings of designer Matthieu Blazy’s brand revamp, plans to maintain elevated investment levels while limiting price increases this year, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux said.

Luxury

Chanel Returns to Growth as Blazymania Kicks In

The French giant, which returned to high single-digit growth at the end of 2025 on the wings of designer Matthieu Blazy’s brand revamp, plans to maintain elevated investment levels while limiting price increases this year, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux said.


Sports

Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collab Is Filling the Gap Sneakers Left

Audemars Piguet took a page out of the sneaker industry’s book to democratise its brand and release the most discussed product of the year so far.

Sports

Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collab Is Filling the Gap Sneakers Left

Audemars Piguet took a page out of the sneaker industry’s book to democratise its brand and release the most discussed product of the year so far.


Global Markets

India’s Under-the-Radar Luxury Opportunity: Kolkata

The country’s third-largest metropolitan area may lack the retail infrastructure of Mumbai or Delhi, but its affluent consumer base is becoming harder for global luxury brands to ignore.

Global Markets

India’s Under-the-Radar Luxury Opportunity: Kolkata

The country’s third-largest metropolitan area may lack the retail infrastructure of Mumbai or Delhi, but its affluent consumer base is becoming harder for global luxury brands to ignore.


Global Markets

Worldview | Australian Fashion Week Gets a Fresh Backdrop

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s booming resale trade, Indian manufacturing giant Pearl Global and the Chinese AI assistant used as a stylist.

Global Markets

Worldview | Australian Fashion Week Gets a Fresh Backdrop

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japan’s booming resale trade, Indian manufacturing giant Pearl Global and the Chinese AI assistant used as a stylist.


Luxury

Did a Chaotic Drop Damage Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collaboration?

Robin Swithinbank assesses resale prices and brand risk after the Swiss watch group cancelled the launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch.

Luxury

Did a Chaotic Drop Damage Swatch’s Audemars Piguet Collaboration?

Robin Swithinbank assesses resale prices and brand risk after the Swiss watch group cancelled the launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch.


Sustainability

Why High Fashion Can’t Quit Polyester

The material may be most closely associated with fast fashion, but high-end labels depend on it heavily because of its versatility. They’re not giving it up, even as surging fossil fuel prices push up costs.

Sustainability

Why High Fashion Can’t Quit Polyester

The material may be most closely associated with fast fashion, but high-end labels depend on it heavily because of its versatility. They’re not giving it up, even as surging fossil fuel prices push up costs.


Beauty

How to Win in India

Global brands are still flooding into India, hoping to secure a foothold as the country’s appetite for prestige beauty grows. But many premium players are leaving money on the table.

Beauty

How to Win in India

Global brands are still flooding into India, hoping to secure a foothold as the country’s appetite for prestige beauty grows. But many premium players are leaving money on the table.