UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
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News & Analysis
The Rise of Athleisure: How the High Street is Cashing in on Office-to-Gym Wear
"The trend for yoga pants and fashion- infused sportswear has quickly become one the biggest sources of growth for embattled high-street clothing
The Rise of Athleisure: How the High Street is Cashing in on Office-to-Gym Wear
"The trend for yoga pants and fashion- infused sportswear has quickly become one the biggest sources of growth for embattled high-street clothing
News & Analysis
Lululemon's CEO Sees Lots of Room to Grow
After two tough years, Lululemon Athletica is enjoying a rebound in sales and chief executive officer Laurent Potdevin is optimistic that the company can keep the momentum going.
Lululemon's CEO Sees Lots of Room to Grow
After two tough years, Lululemon Athletica is enjoying a rebound in sales and chief executive officer Laurent Potdevin is optimistic that the company can keep the momentum going.
News & Analysis
How Fashion Is Framing Olympic Athletes for Rio 2016
In the run-up to the Rio Olympics, magazines across the world are featuring athletes in a fusion of fashion and sport. Meaningful tribute or superficial spotlight?
How Fashion Is Framing Olympic Athletes for Rio 2016
In the run-up to the Rio Olympics, magazines across the world are featuring athletes in a fusion of fashion and sport. Meaningful tribute or superficial spotlight?
News & Analysis
Beyonce's Ivy Park Apparel Has 'Rigorous Ethical' Programme, Retailer Says
Ivy Park, the sportswear brand that is a joint venture between singer Beyonce and Topshop tycoon Philip Green, has defended itself against a Sun newspaper report that says its supplier in Sri Lanka uses "sweatshop slaves" to produce the clothing.
Beyonce's Ivy Park Apparel Has 'Rigorous Ethical' Programme, Retailer Says
Ivy Park, the sportswear brand that is a joint venture between singer Beyonce and Topshop tycoon Philip Green, has defended itself against a Sun newspaper report that says its supplier in Sri Lanka uses "sweatshop slaves" to produce the clothing.
News & Analysis
Is the New Luxury a Better You?
Luxury spending is shifting from stuff to experiences to personal transformations, where a better you becomes the product.
Is the New Luxury a Better You?
Luxury spending is shifting from stuff to experiences to personal transformations, where a better you becomes the product.
Marketing
How REI’s Stop-Shopping Campaign Brings in More Shoppers
A campaign from Recreational Equipment Inc. urging people to stop shopping and start hiking appears to have led to ... well, a lot more shopping. No word yet on an uptick in hiking.
How REI’s Stop-Shopping Campaign Brings in More Shoppers
A campaign from Recreational Equipment Inc. urging people to stop shopping and start hiking appears to have led to ... well, a lot more shopping. No word yet on an uptick in hiking.
Marketing
Lululemon Reaches a Turning Point
Lululemon CEO Potdevin’s goal is to cement the retailer’s reputation as the top-quality athletic-apparel maker, justifying its higher prices.
Lululemon Reaches a Turning Point
Lululemon CEO Potdevin’s goal is to cement the retailer’s reputation as the top-quality athletic-apparel maker, justifying its higher prices.
The News in Brief
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”