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Beauty

Violet Grey Plots Its Future

The taste-making US retailer will open a pop-up inside London’s Harvey Nichols and begin shipping to the UK on April 20 as it continues to grow its footprint.

Beauty

Violet Grey Plots Its Future

The taste-making US retailer will open a pop-up inside London’s Harvey Nichols and begin shipping to the UK on April 20 as it continues to grow its footprint.


Global Markets

Chinese Competitors Move Into Nike and Zara’s Core Markets

As domestic demand weakens and global consumers seek out lower-priced alternatives, Chinese challenger brands like Anta and Urban Revivo are rolling out stores from Bangkok to Beverly Hills.

Global Markets

Chinese Competitors Move Into Nike and Zara’s Core Markets

As domestic demand weakens and global consumers seek out lower-priced alternatives, Chinese challenger brands like Anta and Urban Revivo are rolling out stores from Bangkok to Beverly Hills.


Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.

Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.


Beauty

How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.

Beauty

How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.


Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.

Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.


Beauty

Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty

In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.

Beauty

Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty

In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.


Luxury

Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East

Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.

Luxury

Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East

Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.


Retail

Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks

The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.

Retail

Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks

The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.


Beauty

What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.

Beauty

What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.


Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.

Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.


Global Markets

Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know

Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.

Global Markets

Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know

Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.


Global Markets

The Malls Powering Luxury Sales in India

A handful of malls with prime locations, smart zoning and crowd-pulling anchor brands have emerged as standout properties in the fast-growing Indian market.

Global Markets

The Malls Powering Luxury Sales in India

A handful of malls with prime locations, smart zoning and crowd-pulling anchor brands have emerged as standout properties in the fast-growing Indian market.