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The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.

The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne
The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne
The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.

The Independent Retailer Built on Prioritising Black Buying Power
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.

The Independent Retailer Built on Prioritising Black Buying Power
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.

Can Brands Replace Outside Consultants With AI?
As more fashion companies turn to generative artificial intelligence for tasks such as research and analysis, they’re reassessing which outside expertise is still necessary and worth paying for.

Can Brands Replace Outside Consultants With AI?
As more fashion companies turn to generative artificial intelligence for tasks such as research and analysis, they’re reassessing which outside expertise is still necessary and worth paying for.

Watches of Switzerland Held Talks Over Potential Takeover Offers, Sources Say
Private equity funds and strategic bidders have shown interest in the company in recent months as its share price remains well below the 2022 peak.

Watches of Switzerland Held Talks Over Potential Takeover Offers, Sources Say
Private equity funds and strategic bidders have shown interest in the company in recent months as its share price remains well below the 2022 peak.