An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
An excerpt from ‘The Future of Competitive Advantage,’ an analysis by retail futurist Doug Stephens on the business opportunity in rebuilding civic trust, broad-based economic prosperity and widespread access to education.
The audience is there, the fashion marketing dollars are there, but the architecture that turns visibility into brand ownership for top female athletes is almost entirely unbuilt, argues Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
The audience is there, the fashion marketing dollars are there, but the architecture that turns visibility into brand ownership for top female athletes is almost entirely unbuilt, argues Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
The Row and Phoebe Philo thrive as elite spenders trade overexposed mega-brands for understated, logo-free luxury, Andrea Felsted writes.
The Row and Phoebe Philo thrive as elite spenders trade overexposed mega-brands for understated, logo-free luxury, Andrea Felsted writes.
With Sephora China posting four consecutive years of losses, it’s time to turn over the reins to a more engaged ally adept at converting consumer trends into product design, marketing and effective pricing, writes Juliana Liu.
With Sephora China posting four consecutive years of losses, it’s time to turn over the reins to a more engaged ally adept at converting consumer trends into product design, marketing and effective pricing, writes Juliana Liu.
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.
It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.
Martina Mondadori separates the signal from the noise at Milan Design Week: Dimorestudio’s retail space, Osanna Visconti’s bronzes, Laila Gohar’s merry-go-round for Arket and more.
Martina Mondadori separates the signal from the noise at Milan Design Week: Dimorestudio’s retail space, Osanna Visconti’s bronzes, Laila Gohar’s merry-go-round for Arket and more.
The sheer number of international activewear players operating in China, which is in the midst of an outdoor sports boom, undercuts the idea that Chinese consumers have shunned foreign brands entirely, writes Juliana Liu.
The sheer number of international activewear players operating in China, which is in the midst of an outdoor sports boom, undercuts the idea that Chinese consumers have shunned foreign brands entirely, writes Juliana Liu.
Beauty teams have long traded work for credits. That arrangement is ridiculously outdated, writes Sam McKnight.
Beauty teams have long traded work for credits. That arrangement is ridiculously outdated, writes Sam McKnight.
The successful restock of a vibrator and lube from Styles' beauty and wellness brand Pleasing shows how celebrities are sustaining the sexual wellness category, writes Bloomberg's Jessica Karl.
The successful restock of a vibrator and lube from Styles' beauty and wellness brand Pleasing shows how celebrities are sustaining the sexual wellness category, writes Bloomberg's Jessica Karl.
The more conversational commerce becomes, the more important generative engine optimisation will be, writes Andrea Felsted.
The more conversational commerce becomes, the more important generative engine optimisation will be, writes Andrea Felsted.
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.
Talks for a potential sale of Arthea, formerly known as PDC Brands, are at an early stage in a busy year for personal care mergers and acquisitions.
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.