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Adidas and Puma Bet on Running Shoes as Tariffs Loom
The German sneaker makers are refocussing on running shoes to drive growth after losing market share in the category to smaller rivals Hoka and On Holding AG.
Paris Couture’s Life and Lifelessness
In a week of couture shows that often felt formulaic, Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela supplied bold new energy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Ralph Lauren CEO Sees ‘Resilient’ Demand Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Demand for the American luxury brand’s signature cable-knit sweaters and other core products remains strong.
UK Arrests Four Linked to M&S, Harrods Cyberattacks
The UK’s National Crime Agency detained three teenage males and one 20-year-old female in the West Midlands and London on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, blackmail, money laundering and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
UK’s Mulberry Raises $27 Million From Top Investors As Revenue Drops
The British luxury brand secures fresh funding and board support amid declining sales.
Tween Retailer Claire’s Considers Bankruptcy for US Operations
Facing weak demand, increased import costs, and a significant debt burden, Claire’s Stores Inc. is contemplating bankruptcy for its US operations.
Satoshi Kuwata’s Perfume Dreams Come True
Setchu’s debut collection of five fragrances will be sold at Dover Street Market in September after an unveiling at Pitti Fragranze in Milan, founder Satoshi Kuwata exclusively told The Business of Beauty.
Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK
The deal gives the US specialty retailer a strong footprint in the UK market as it looks to drive international growth.
Uniqlo Owner’s Profit Misses Estimates on Weak China Sales
Japanese apparel maker Fast Retailing reported third-quarter earnings below estimates, primarily due to a decline in mainland China revenue.
Crunch Time for South Asia’s Fashion Manufacturers
Factory owners and garment workers in countries like India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are feeling frustrated and nervous as their governments scramble to negotiate trade deals to stave off the highest US tariffs ahead of president Donald Trump’s shifting timeline.
Canada Goose’s Private Equity Backer Weighs Stake Sale
Bain Capital, the controlling shareholder of luxury parka maker Canada Goose, is reportedly exploring a sale of its stake.
Rethinking Success Metrics for Brand Ambassadors
Alison Bringé, chief marketing officer at Launchmetrics, Nicole Baum, global head of marketing at Moschino, and Carlota Rodben, founder of Beyond Luxury Group and co-founder of Memora, share their insights on building culturally fluent partnerships — leveraging micro-creators and combining qualitative signals with performance data to drive brand impact.