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Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

The Influencers That Make Men Shop for Beauty

They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.

Beauty

The Influencers That Make Men Shop for Beauty

They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.


Partner Content

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.

Partner Content

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Sports

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.

Sports

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Marketing

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.

Marketing

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.