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
Retail
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Beauty
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.
Retail
EU Plans €2 Fee for Low-Value Parcels in Setback for Shein and Temu
The European Union is considering a handling fee for low-value e-commerce packages, primarily from platforms like Shein and Temu, to address a surge in volume and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
EU Plans €2 Fee for Low-Value Parcels in Setback for Shein and Temu
The European Union is considering a handling fee for low-value e-commerce packages, primarily from platforms like Shein and Temu, to address a surge in volume and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Luxury
Can Swiss Watches Compete on Value?
The price of Swiss watches has continued to rise, leaving watchmakers battling to bolster their value propositions amid a downturn in luxury spending.
Can Swiss Watches Compete on Value?
The price of Swiss watches has continued to rise, leaving watchmakers battling to bolster their value propositions amid a downturn in luxury spending.
Sports
Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.
Change Is Coming to the Sneaker Retail Landscape
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker will have impacts on the rest of the industry, from brands such as Nike and Adidas to rival retailers like JD Sports.
Beauty
How an Indie Beauty Brand Finds Its Hero
Breakout products like Cécred’s Restoring Hair & Edge Drops or Topicals’ Faded Serum aren’t just sales drivers — they shape a brand’s identity, fuel customer loyalty and lay the foundation for long-term growth. But finding one takes more than luck.
How an Indie Beauty Brand Finds Its Hero
Breakout products like Cécred’s Restoring Hair & Edge Drops or Topicals’ Faded Serum aren’t just sales drivers — they shape a brand’s identity, fuel customer loyalty and lay the foundation for long-term growth. But finding one takes more than luck.
Retail
BoF Masterclass | How Brands Build Genuine Communities
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “How Brands Build Genuine Communities.”
BoF Masterclass | How Brands Build Genuine Communities
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest case study, “How Brands Build Genuine Communities.”
Branding
The Debrief | How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025
In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.
The Debrief | How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025
In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.
Retail
Global Retailers’ Tariff Strategy Risks Spreading Pain Beyond US Consumer
Brands like Birkenstock and Pandora are considering raising prices in markets outside the US to offset the impact of tariffs.
Global Retailers’ Tariff Strategy Risks Spreading Pain Beyond US Consumer
Brands like Birkenstock and Pandora are considering raising prices in markets outside the US to offset the impact of tariffs.
Luxury
British Luxury Exports to EU Lag Due to Brexit, Lobby Group Says
Shipments of UK designer goods to the EU have grown more slowly than they would have otherwise, according Walpole.
British Luxury Exports to EU Lag Due to Brexit, Lobby Group Says
Shipments of UK designer goods to the EU have grown more slowly than they would have otherwise, according Walpole.
Retail
US Treasury Secretary Says Walmart Will ‘Eat Some of the Tariffs’ After Trump Demand
The US Treasury Secretary claimed Walmart’s CEO assured him the retailer would absorb some tariffs, contradicting the company’s earlier statement about raising prices last week.
US Treasury Secretary Says Walmart Will ‘Eat Some of the Tariffs’ After Trump Demand
The US Treasury Secretary claimed Walmart’s CEO assured him the retailer would absorb some tariffs, contradicting the company’s earlier statement about raising prices last week.
Luxury
Christian Dior Couture Client Data Breached in Cyber Attack
LVMH’s second biggest fashion label said an “unauthorised external party” accessed some customers’ data, but not financial information.
Christian Dior Couture Client Data Breached in Cyber Attack
LVMH’s second biggest fashion label said an “unauthorised external party” accessed some customers’ data, but not financial information.
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.