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Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Sports

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.

Sports

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.


Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Avery Trufelman: ‘Everything Has Fashion. Fashion Is Just Taste Over Time.’

From our archive, the creator and host of award-winning podcast “Articles of Interest” joins BoF founder, CEO and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to explore what clothing can reveal about identity, culture, labour and the world around us.

Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Avery Trufelman: ‘Everything Has Fashion. Fashion Is Just Taste Over Time.’

From our archive, the creator and host of award-winning podcast “Articles of Interest” joins BoF founder, CEO and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to explore what clothing can reveal about identity, culture, labour and the world around us.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


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Beauty

Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?

From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.

Beauty

Summers Are Getting Hotter. Is Beauty Ready?

From sweat-resistant makeup to climate-adaptive skincare, brands are rethinking beauty for a hotter planet.


Beauty

Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares

Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares ​fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.

Beauty

Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares

Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares ​fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Luxury

What Makes Madison Avenue Work

The renaissance of the Upper East Side shopping district reflects a broader shift in how brands are rethinking their retail strategies, prioritising affluent neighbourhoods where loyal customers live and dine.

Luxury

What Makes Madison Avenue Work

The renaissance of the Upper East Side shopping district reflects a broader shift in how brands are rethinking their retail strategies, prioritising affluent neighbourhoods where loyal customers live and dine.


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News & Analysis

Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire

The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February ​struck down ⁠his ‘reciprocal’ duties.

News & Analysis

Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire

The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February ​struck down ⁠his ‘reciprocal’ duties.


Retail

Opinion: Francesco Risso Can Make GU the Anti-Shein

To become a meaningful fast-fashion challenger, Fast Retailing CEO Tadashi Yanai must expand GU aggressively while preserving the brand’s quality, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.

Retail

Opinion: Francesco Risso Can Make GU the Anti-Shein

To become a meaningful fast-fashion challenger, Fast Retailing CEO Tadashi Yanai must expand GU aggressively while preserving the brand’s quality, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.


Beauty

LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance

Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.

Beauty

LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance

Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.


Global Markets

India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies

In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.

Global Markets

India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies

In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.