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Retail

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein

The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Retail

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein

The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.


Luxury

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Luxury

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.


Marketing

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus

The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Marketing

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus

The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.


Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.


Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.


Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.


Retail

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks

The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Retail

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks

The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.


Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.


Media

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.

Media

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.


Luxury

Rolex Raises Gold Watch Prices Again

Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury.

Luxury

Rolex Raises Gold Watch Prices Again

Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury.


Creative Class

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88

The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Creative Class

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88

The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.


Creative Class

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77

Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.

Creative Class

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77

Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.