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Why Brands Started Taking TikTok Shop Seriously
In the last year, TikTok Shop’s sales have ballooned as startups and established labels alike latch onto the platform for sales growth. But sellers will need standout products and content to avoid getting lost in a crowded marketplace.
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Givaudan Names New CEO
Christian Stammkoetter will succeed longtime chief executive Gilles Andrier, the Swiss fragrance giant announced alongside new growth targets for 2030.
Swatch Gains as CEO Hayek Eases Concerns Over US Tariffs
Citigroup Inc. analyst Thomas Chauvet said Swatch will raise prices by a further 5 to 10 percent in the US following a previous increase, to fully offset the tariffs’ impact.
Kohl’s Jumps on Outlook Boost in Sign of Consumer Resilience
The outlook lifted a day after Bloomberg reported the retailer had requested more time from vendors to settle invoices.
Newly Engaged Travis Kelce Is Teaming Up With American Eagle
The announcement of a collaboration between the brand and the NFL star’s Tru Kolors clothing line came less than a day after Kelce announced his engagement to Taylor Swift.
Nigeria Bans Raw Shea Nut Exports to Bolster Domestic Beauty Industry
The shea nut export ban, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost the country’s shea butter and oil industry by curbing informal trade and improving local processing.
PVH Corp. Raises Outlook After Posting Quarterly Earnings Beat
The owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger apparel brands now sees revenue increasing in a range of up “slightly” to a rise in the low-single digits.
The Latest AI Fashion Controversy
J.Crew is the latest brand caught up in AI drama, while fashion businesses may want to rethink how they're integrating generative-AI tools, according to a new MIT study.
Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL
An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.
JD Sports’ Quarterly Sales Fall on Weak UK but US Shows Improvement
The sports-fashion retail company reported a steeper decline in second-quarter underlying sales, particularly in the UK, but observed signs of stabilisation in its key US market.