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Gap Looks to Nostalgia to Sell a Modern Perfume
With its forthcoming reboot of classic 1990s scents like Grass and Om, the American retail giant is hoping to re-enter beauty with a contemporary twist on its old playbook.
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Can the EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Goods Actually Work?
Companies from luxury groups to high-street giants are rethinking what to do with unsold goods in the EU as its ban on destroying excess inventory takes effect. Critics say loopholes in the rules could cause problems.
To Build Better Brands, Estée Lauder Turns to Deciem
This August, the ELC-owned incubator behind The Ordinary will launch its premium skincare line, NIOD, into Sephora — and take over management of Lauder-owned Origins. With more resources, distribution, and responsibility, Deciem is becoming the company’s most valuable asset.
Get Ready For Luxury’s Results Superweek
This week, Europe’s leading luxury groups LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada will show who’s pulling ahead in the stubbornly choppy environment.
Japanese Shoppers Are Driving Up Jewellery Sales to a Record
Sales of gems, precious metals and artwork at Japan’s department stores climbed 19 percent in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier to $2 billion.
Opinion: Erling Haaland Shows All Is Not Lost for Nike
Though Adidas dressed both teams in the World Cup finals, the global football tournament still presented some bright spots for Nike, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Can Jonathan Saunders Spark a Kate Spade Revival?
Saunders, the brand’s first creative director in five years and a skilled colourist, promises to give Kate Spade the clarity it has long lacked. Now, Tapestry must apply the same long-term brand-building discipline that fueled Coach’s success.
Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?
From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.
UK Retail Sales Get Surprise Boost From Hot Weather and World Cup
Sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased spending on clothing and air conditioning, adding to signs of a pickup spurred by record temperatures and the World Cup.