Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-in Camera
The UK company's new device uses artificial intelligence and a built-in camera to give real-time feedback on oral hygiene.
consumers
Retail
Thousands of Shoppers Swapped London for EU Since ‘Tourist Tax’
New analysis shows that 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT — a sales tax — exclusively in Britain in 2019. One fifth of those tourists are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU, where the tax break still applies.
Thousands of Shoppers Swapped London for EU Since ‘Tourist Tax’
New analysis shows that 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT — a sales tax — exclusively in Britain in 2019. One fifth of those tourists are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU, where the tax break still applies.
Marketing
Lilly Pulitzer Wants to Win Over a New Generation of Preppies
The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.
Lilly Pulitzer Wants to Win Over a New Generation of Preppies
The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.
Sustainability
Why Some Consumers Find Sustainable Marketing So Annoying
Overconsumption and fast fashion have become easy targets for brands flexing their climate-friendly attributes. Consumers may agree with the message — but take issue with a self-righteous tone.
Why Some Consumers Find Sustainable Marketing So Annoying
Overconsumption and fast fashion have become easy targets for brands flexing their climate-friendly attributes. Consumers may agree with the message — but take issue with a self-righteous tone.
Direct-to-Consumer
What It Takes to Win at DTC in 2024
The DTC bust of the past two years has casted a cloud on the sector, but emerging fashion brands with a better handle on supply, demand and customer retention are seeing profitable growth.
What It Takes to Win at DTC in 2024
The DTC bust of the past two years has casted a cloud on the sector, but emerging fashion brands with a better handle on supply, demand and customer retention are seeing profitable growth.
Partner Content
Meeting Consumer Expectations Through Augmented Reality, In-Store and Online
Zero10 offers digital solutions through AR mirrors, leveraged in-store and in window displays, to brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Coach. Co-founder and CEO George Yashin discusses the latest advancements in AR and how fashion companies can leverage the technology to boost consumer experiences via retail touchpoints and brand experiences.
Meeting Consumer Expectations Through Augmented Reality, In-Store and Online
Zero10 offers digital solutions through AR mirrors, leveraged in-store and in window displays, to brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Coach. Co-founder and CEO George Yashin discusses the latest advancements in AR and how fashion companies can leverage the technology to boost consumer experiences via retail touchpoints and brand experiences.
Beauty
P&G Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Us Consumer Demand, Easing Costs
Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its pricey Tide detergent and Dawn dish soap.
P&G Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Us Consumer Demand, Easing Costs
Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its pricey Tide detergent and Dawn dish soap.
Retail
How Rent the Runway Came Back From the Brink
The rental platform saw its stock soar last week after predicting it would hit a key profitability metric this year. A new marketing push and more robust inventory are the key to unlocking elusive growth, CEO Jenn Hyman tells BoF.
How Rent the Runway Came Back From the Brink
The rental platform saw its stock soar last week after predicting it would hit a key profitability metric this year. A new marketing push and more robust inventory are the key to unlocking elusive growth, CEO Jenn Hyman tells BoF.
Marketing
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity With Older Shoppers
Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity With Older Shoppers
Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.
Retail
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts as Consumers Keep Fuelling Growth
The value of retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, increased 0.7 percent from February, Commerce Department data showed Monday.
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts as Consumers Keep Fuelling Growth
The value of retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, increased 0.7 percent from February, Commerce Department data showed Monday.
Retail
Online Marketplace Verishop Acquires Data Firm Trendalytics
E-commerce marketplace Verishop bought data analytics firm Trendalytics in a cash and equity deal that closed in March. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Online Marketplace Verishop Acquires Data Firm Trendalytics
E-commerce marketplace Verishop bought data analytics firm Trendalytics in a cash and equity deal that closed in March. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Global Markets
Picky Consumers Jilting Big Brands Are Unilever India’s New Risk
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc is battling a slowing rate of growth in revenue and profits while its share price is lagging.
Picky Consumers Jilting Big Brands Are Unilever India’s New Risk
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc is battling a slowing rate of growth in revenue and profits while its share price is lagging.
Direct-to-Consumer
How the Perfect T-Shirt Became the Perfect Moneymaker for DTC Brands
Apparel start-ups founded on the promise of offering men the perfect T-shirt are proving resilient in an otherwise dreary DTC sector rampant with fire sales, bankruptcies and steep revenue declines.
How the Perfect T-Shirt Became the Perfect Moneymaker for DTC Brands
Apparel start-ups founded on the promise of offering men the perfect T-shirt are proving resilient in an otherwise dreary DTC sector rampant with fire sales, bankruptcies and steep revenue declines.
The News in Brief
Fashion’s Climate Emissions Increased Almost 14% Over Two Years
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2023 and 2024, due in part to increased global production of fibre, especially polyester, according to a new report by the Apparel Impact Institute.
France Targets Shein and Temu With Fast-Fashion Fines
The penalties are part of a law passed in June that targets the extreme end of fast fashion and aims to address environmental concerns from overproduction.
Kering Names Sabina Belli Italy Chief and New CEOs For Pomellato and DoDo
Charlotte Fournet will head Pomellato and Krizia Cucurachi will lead DoDo as Luca de Meo continues his management reshuffle, tapping insiders for the key roles
Wella Files For US IPO
The owner of Ghd and OPI, backed by investment firm KKR, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shein Prices Hong Kong IPO Below Top End of Range, Raises $1.74 Billion
Existing investors in the fast-fashion giant who participated in the offer include billionaire Michael Bloomberg's family office Willett Advisors, French billionaire entrepreneur and investor Xavier Niel and Microsoft Corp.
Amazon Sued by FTC Over Claims It Misled Advertisers on Pricing
The FTC and several state attorneys general have been investigating claims that Amazon had not properly disclosed the terms and pricing related to its ads.
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.