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How to Build a Male Influencer Brand
A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
Beauty Chases Its New Rocket Ships
As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
This Week: How Far Does the Power of Brand Go?
On Running and Tapestry report earnings this week amid rising inflation and cautious consumers. Following strong performances from Ralph Lauren and E.l.f. Beauty, these results will continue to test whether brand power is a match for economic uncertainty.
End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling
With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.
Crocs Shares Slump 30% Amid Tariffs and Decline of ‘Ugly Shoe’ Trend
Stock plummeted after the foam footwear maker predicted revenues could drop by between 9 and 11 percent in the current quarter, disappointing analysts who were expecting slight growth.
Under Armour Forecasts Downbeat Second-Quarter Sales
The Maryland-based sportswear maker has struggled to drive up demand in the past two years, with efforts to revive the business having hit more roadblocks in recent months due to the Trump administration's shifting tariff policies.
Can India Become the World’s Fashion Factory?
As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.
Can a Shaving Company Teach Girl Scouts About Confidence?
Flamingo, a brand under the Harry’s shaving umbrella, debuts a Merit Badge with the Girl Scouts of the USA for “body appreciation.”
Revolution Beauty Rejects Bid From Private Equity Firm, Sources Say
The cosmetic group has rejected a takeover offer from True, a private equity firm, and is now likely to pursue a capital raise from existing shareholders.
Inside the First Dior Spa in the US
The opening of the multi-level space atop Dior’s New York flagship is the latest move in the brand’s push into spas.
How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.