Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
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Retail
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
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.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
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.
Sports
Is Sports’ Big Bet on Hiring Fashion Creative Directors Paying Off?
The trend of teams and leagues signing up creative directors to design merchandise and shape their public profiles shows no signs of slowing as sports organisations start to see returns on their investments.
Is Sports’ Big Bet on Hiring Fashion Creative Directors Paying Off?
The trend of teams and leagues signing up creative directors to design merchandise and shape their public profiles shows no signs of slowing as sports organisations start to see returns on their investments.
Retail
Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?
The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.
Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?
The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.
Sports
Report | Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce: Focusing on What Matters
This new flagship report reveals that fashion and sports leaders are chasing what’s new in e-commerce while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Based on surveys of 10,000 consumers and 150 senior leaders across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it shows brands and retailers where to focus to innovate without losing sight of what drives success.
Report | Inside Fashion & Sports E-Commerce: Focusing on What Matters
This new flagship report reveals that fashion and sports leaders are chasing what’s new in e-commerce while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Based on surveys of 10,000 consumers and 150 senior leaders across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, it shows brands and retailers where to focus to innovate without losing sight of what drives success.
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Luxury
Kris Van Assche Relaunches His Fashion Label
The former creative director of Dior Homme and Berluti is bringing back his namesake brand with designs for men and women.
Kris Van Assche Relaunches His Fashion Label
The former creative director of Dior Homme and Berluti is bringing back his namesake brand with designs for men and women.
Retail
Why Vince and Authentic Brands Group Bought a Stake in Drake’s OVO
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
Why Vince and Authentic Brands Group Bought a Stake in Drake’s OVO
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
Beauty
Can Underwear Be Skincare?
Labels like Underdays and Sylva are on the vanguard of a new category called 'carewear,' creating clothing with wellness or skincare benefits. But the business plan is still a work in progress.
Can Underwear Be Skincare?
Labels like Underdays and Sylva are on the vanguard of a new category called 'carewear,' creating clothing with wellness or skincare benefits. But the business plan is still a work in progress.
Financial Markets
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
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Retail
How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way
Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.
How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way
Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.
Retail
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Retail
Why British Brands Are Piling Into the US
After decades of mixed results, a new generation of UK brands is expanding into the US. This time, they're prioritising community, patience and cultural translation over splashy launches.
Why British Brands Are Piling Into the US
After decades of mixed results, a new generation of UK brands is expanding into the US. This time, they're prioritising community, patience and cultural translation over splashy launches.
Retail
Why Independent Retail Is More Important Than Ever
From Brooklyn to Shanghai, a multibrand retail renaissance is taking shape, powered by a thirst for independent stores with a more hand-crafted, human quotient in a world flattened by digital transactions.
Why Independent Retail Is More Important Than Ever
From Brooklyn to Shanghai, a multibrand retail renaissance is taking shape, powered by a thirst for independent stores with a more hand-crafted, human quotient in a world flattened by digital transactions.
The News in Brief
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
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.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son in Succession Plan
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.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
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.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
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.
Report: CVC Explores $2 Billion Sale of Dr Teal’s Parent Company
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.