On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
consumers
Beauty
Trump Plans New Tariff Push With 100 Percent Rate on Patented Drugs
President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and furniture, including a 100% duty on patented drugs unless the producer is building a manufacturing plant in the US.
Trump Plans New Tariff Push With 100 Percent Rate on Patented Drugs
President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and furniture, including a 100% duty on patented drugs unless the producer is building a manufacturing plant in the US.
Beauty
Google, Flo Health to Pay $56 Million in Privacy Violation Suit
Google and period-tracking app Flo Health will pay $56 million to settle a class action claiming they violated the privacy of millions of Flo app users by collecting information about their menstrual health cycles and using it for targeted advertising.
Google, Flo Health to Pay $56 Million in Privacy Violation Suit
Google and period-tracking app Flo Health will pay $56 million to settle a class action claiming they violated the privacy of millions of Flo app users by collecting information about their menstrual health cycles and using it for targeted advertising.
Global Markets
Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.
Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.
Beauty
Bath & Body Works’ Plan to Restore Its Shine
With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.
Bath & Body Works’ Plan to Restore Its Shine
With a new CEO, a deeper push into fine scents and updated distribution channels, the mall mainstay is hoping to reestablish its position as a fragrance authority in the US.
Partner Content
Elevating Physical Retail Strategies to Engage Brand Communities
Partnering with GGP, BoF explores how brands are reinvesting in retail to effectively communicate value to consumers and drive growth. In the third edition of this four-part series, BoF outlines key strategies for success — from training and empowering staff to creating meaningful, personalised in-store experiences and a sense of community.
Elevating Physical Retail Strategies to Engage Brand Communities
Partnering with GGP, BoF explores how brands are reinvesting in retail to effectively communicate value to consumers and drive growth. In the third edition of this four-part series, BoF outlines key strategies for success — from training and empowering staff to creating meaningful, personalised in-store experiences and a sense of community.
Beauty
Why Sephora Employees Fear ‘Chaotic’ Tween Shoppers
Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.
Why Sephora Employees Fear ‘Chaotic’ Tween Shoppers
Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.
Global Markets
Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.
Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.
Beauty
How Beauty Retailers Can Use Amazon to Their Advantage
Many premium beauty brands now view the e-commerce giant as a core part of their distribution strategy, and few holdouts remain. Retailers like Sephora and Space NK can use brands’ presence on Amazon to translate to higher sales and better forecasting — if they read the tea leaves right.
How Beauty Retailers Can Use Amazon to Their Advantage
Many premium beauty brands now view the e-commerce giant as a core part of their distribution strategy, and few holdouts remain. Retailers like Sephora and Space NK can use brands’ presence on Amazon to translate to higher sales and better forecasting — if they read the tea leaves right.
Luxury
Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z
Many high-end brands are struggling to connect with young consumers, who are either bored by dated marketing, turned off by high prices or both. Time is running out, as Gen Z is poised to dominate luxury spending by 2030.
Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z
Many high-end brands are struggling to connect with young consumers, who are either bored by dated marketing, turned off by high prices or both. Time is running out, as Gen Z is poised to dominate luxury spending by 2030.
Retail
Apparel Prices Rose in August Amid Tariff Pressures
The category saw its highest increase since February as the impact of the Trump administration's trade policies took shape.
Apparel Prices Rose in August Amid Tariff Pressures
The category saw its highest increase since February as the impact of the Trump administration's trade policies took shape.
Retail
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sell You a Handbag
As luxury brands stumble, new entrants ranging from Alo Yoga to Nili Lotan to Old Navy are launching their first bag collections. Is there room in the market for all of them?
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sell You a Handbag
As luxury brands stumble, new entrants ranging from Alo Yoga to Nili Lotan to Old Navy are launching their first bag collections. Is there room in the market for all of them?
Direct-to-Consumer
Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.