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Old Navy Appoints Retail Veteran Michael Francis as Chief Customer Officer
The former Target executive will join the Gap Inc.-owned brand in a newly created role.

Old Navy Appoints Retail Veteran Michael Francis as Chief Customer Officer
The former Target executive will join the Gap Inc.-owned brand in a newly created role.

The Influencers That Make Men Shop for Beauty
They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.

The Influencers That Make Men Shop for Beauty
They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.

Inside Accademia del Lusso’s Master’s In Fashion Brand Management
The Milanese fashion and design school is preparing students to enter the industry with the strategic management skills required to tackle the demands of the evolving job market.

Inside Accademia del Lusso’s Master’s In Fashion Brand Management
The Milanese fashion and design school is preparing students to enter the industry with the strategic management skills required to tackle the demands of the evolving job market.

Next Lifts Outlook as Strong Sales Offset Higher Iran Costs
Estimated costs related to the conflict in the Middle East tripled, with the UK retailer planning to mitigate them through measures including raising prices.

Next Lifts Outlook as Strong Sales Offset Higher Iran Costs
Estimated costs related to the conflict in the Middle East tripled, with the UK retailer planning to mitigate them through measures including raising prices.

A.P.C. Names New Artistic Director Amid Flux
Ludivine Poiblanc is taking the creative reins at the brand founded by Jean Touitou six months after majority shareholder L Catterton installed Stephanie Phair as president.

A.P.C. Names New Artistic Director Amid Flux
Ludivine Poiblanc is taking the creative reins at the brand founded by Jean Touitou six months after majority shareholder L Catterton installed Stephanie Phair as president.

Coty Reinstates Annual Profit Target, Warns of Middle East Challenges
The beauty company’s net loss grew as it continued a strategic review of its portfolio.

Coty Reinstates Annual Profit Target, Warns of Middle East Challenges
The beauty company’s net loss grew as it continued a strategic review of its portfolio.
Worldview | Central Asia’s Fashion Ambitions Take Shape in Almaty
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Turkish textile manufacturers, Brazilian designers and Abu Dhabi’s attempt to revive travel retail.
Worldview | Central Asia’s Fashion Ambitions Take Shape in Almaty
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Turkish textile manufacturers, Brazilian designers and Abu Dhabi’s attempt to revive travel retail.

An Up-Close Look At Nike’s and Adidas’ Battle For NYC
Nike and Adidas SoHo stores are within a few feet of one another in New York City. I visited both. Here are my impressions.

An Up-Close Look At Nike’s and Adidas’ Battle For NYC
Nike and Adidas SoHo stores are within a few feet of one another in New York City. I visited both. Here are my impressions.

Why Are So Many Beauty Brands Faking Scandals?
In an engagement economy that rewards shock over scale, brands are causing drama in the hopes of capturing their audience’s attention. But it’s a risky strategy for an industry never too far from actual controversy.

Why Are So Many Beauty Brands Faking Scandals?
In an engagement economy that rewards shock over scale, brands are causing drama in the hopes of capturing their audience’s attention. But it’s a risky strategy for an industry never too far from actual controversy.

For Russian Brands, Wartime Gains Fade as Economy Stalls
Four years after capitalising on Western labels’ exodus from Russia, domestic brands now face a shrinking fashion market as wartime expansion gives way to stagnation.

For Russian Brands, Wartime Gains Fade as Economy Stalls
Four years after capitalising on Western labels’ exodus from Russia, domestic brands now face a shrinking fashion market as wartime expansion gives way to stagnation.

Hugo Boss Tops Quarterly Profit Estimates Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
While the company said it had a strong start to the year, CEO Daniel Grieder said the turmoil in the Middle East was creating a more challenging environment.

Hugo Boss Tops Quarterly Profit Estimates Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
While the company said it had a strong start to the year, CEO Daniel Grieder said the turmoil in the Middle East was creating a more challenging environment.

The New Resale Marketing Playbook
As competition in the resale market continues to heat up, secondhand marketplaces from eBay to Poshmark are upping their marketing game to underscore what makes them unique.

The New Resale Marketing Playbook
As competition in the resale market continues to heat up, secondhand marketplaces from eBay to Poshmark are upping their marketing game to underscore what makes them unique.