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How Brands Can Still Win Over Back-to-School Shoppers
Consumers are feeling the pressure of inflation, high gas prices and economic uncertainty this back-to-school season. But they’re still spending on fashion — when brands can prove they’re worth the money.
Blazy or Bust: Luxury’s Zero Sum Game
Chanel’s surging sales underscore that the luxury industry’s challenges may be less about demand than desirability.
Sneaker Brands Are Taking Collaborations to a New Level
Kith's new collaboration with Salomon on the XT-Evo is the latest example of the way footwear companies are leveraging influential outside partners to help them debut their newest shoes or even co-design entirely new styles.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Retailers Tap AI Shopping Traffic but Fight to Keep Customer Data
As shoppers increasingly turn to ChatGPT and Google's Gemini for product recommendations, retailers are racing to appear in chatbot results while resisting efforts to cede customer data that underpin online sales.
Unlocking the Ultimate Online Beauty Community
A first-of-its-kind report from Reddit maps the platform’s raw and expansive beauty community. The platform hopes it will be a tool for brands and beauty lovers alike.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
How Value Became Watchmaking’s Biggest Trend
As the boom in trophy timepieces cools, a new generation of enthusiasts is fuelling demand for accessible watches that deliver strong design, quality and heritage, made by brands ranging from Casio to Tissot.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
What Makes a Makeup Artist Brand Work?
This week, we have a conversation with Katie Jane Hughes about her upcoming retail launch and an explainer on a niche perfume drama.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.