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Retail

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand

The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.

Retail

Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand

The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.


Beauty

The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty

Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.

Beauty

The Niche Retailers That Matter in Beauty

Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.


Luxury

Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter

Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.

Luxury

Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter

Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.


Beauty

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO

Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.

Beauty

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO

Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.


Luxury

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury

The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

Luxury

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury

The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.


Technology

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained

The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

Technology

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained

The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.


Retail

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer

More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Retail

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer

More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.


Sports

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending

As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

Sports

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending

As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.


Global Markets

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion

Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

Global Markets

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion

Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.


Global Markets

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.

Global Markets

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.


Luxury

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne

The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

Luxury

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne

The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.


Beauty

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough

'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.

Beauty

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough

'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.