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French Parliament Passes Fast-Fashion Law to Curb Shein and Temu
The new legislation mandates per-product fines for ultra-fast-fashion companies and bans advertising, including influencer promotion.
French Parliament Passes Fast-Fashion Law to Curb Shein and Temu
The new legislation mandates per-product fines for ultra-fast-fashion companies and bans advertising, including influencer promotion.
Saks, Exiting Bankruptcy, Bets on High-End Luxury to Revive Sales
The American department store conglomerate now faces its next battle: winning back customers in a strained luxury market and avoiding ending up back in court.
Saks, Exiting Bankruptcy, Bets on High-End Luxury to Revive Sales
The American department store conglomerate now faces its next battle: winning back customers in a strained luxury market and avoiding ending up back in court.
EU Introduces €3 Customs Charge on Small Parcels to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports
Low-value parcels have more than quadrupled from 2022 to 2025, with competition from online platforms like Shein and Temu damaging European retailers.
EU Introduces €3 Customs Charge on Small Parcels to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports
Low-value parcels have more than quadrupled from 2022 to 2025, with competition from online platforms like Shein and Temu damaging European retailers.
South African Drugstore Empire Faces Succession Reckoning
As Dis-Chem’s chairman prepares to retire and current management rolls out ‘Health Hub’ concepts, investors are uncertain about the $1.7 billion pharmacy chain’s future.
South African Drugstore Empire Faces Succession Reckoning
As Dis-Chem’s chairman prepares to retire and current management rolls out ‘Health Hub’ concepts, investors are uncertain about the $1.7 billion pharmacy chain’s future.
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
Secret Alchemist, Sarelly and Borntostandout Are Among the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2026
From emerging challengers to established disruptors, this year's Global Awards winners are setting a new benchmark for beauty entrepreneurship.
Inside Hearts On Fire’s Plan For a New Era of Diamond Jewellery
As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market.
Inside Hearts On Fire’s Plan For a New Era of Diamond Jewellery
As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market.
What Does Masculinity Mean in 2026?
From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
What Does Masculinity Mean in 2026?
From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
LVMH’s New Super Yacht Is Courting Tech Billionaires
In a joint venture with French hotelier Accor, LVMH launched its first yacht luxury experience under its luxury travel brand Orient Express.
LVMH’s New Super Yacht Is Courting Tech Billionaires
In a joint venture with French hotelier Accor, LVMH launched its first yacht luxury experience under its luxury travel brand Orient Express.
Amazon Prime Day Sales Rise 9%, Driven by Inflation
The four-day shopping event drove $26.4 billion in total spending, according to data firm Adobe Analytics.
Amazon Prime Day Sales Rise 9%, Driven by Inflation
The four-day shopping event drove $26.4 billion in total spending, according to data firm Adobe Analytics.
Nike Under Pressure Ahead of Earnings
The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters.
Nike Under Pressure Ahead of Earnings
The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters.
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.