Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
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Post-Election, US Apparel Spend Is Just as Divided as the Country
Data shows Donald Trump supporters, buoyed by his win, spent more on apparel after the US election than Hillary Clinton supporters.
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LA Prosecutors Are Accusing Four Big Retailers of Tricking Shoppers
"The Los Angeles city attorney’s office has sued four big retailers, alleging deceptive advertising that it says misled shoppers into believing that
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The Secret History of Black Santas
"America's biggest shopping mall grabbed headlines this week by hiring its first African-American Father Christmas. But black Santas have been around
Retail
Department Stores Change Tactics as They Lose Ground to Screens
Retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. are preparing for the holidays by offering more exclusive products, store-in-store showrooms and in some cases cash rewards.
Retail
Wal-Mart Tops Earnings Estimates After Traffic, E-Commerce Grows
Wal-Mart topped third-quarter earnings estimates and boosted its annual forecast, a sign the world’s largest retailer is benefiting from its push to expand e-commerce and improve its stores.
Retail
Will Luxury Streetwear Get Millennials Into Department Stores?
BoF examines how luxury department stores are teaming up with urban labels like Kith and Off-White to tap millennial spending and open new sales channels.
Retail
Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?
Retail
Handbag Brands Reduce Product Lines as Luxury Demand Wanes
Retailers are increasingly opting to differentiate themselves from competitors by introducing fewer new lines.
Retail
Why Are Department Stores So Scared of Halloween?
Consumer spending on Halloween will hit $8.4 billion this year, yet many department stores and fashion retailers are ignoring the opportunity.
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Can Technology Save The Brick-and-Mortar Store?
"From robots and virtual reality to digital mirrors and beacons, the region has become ground zero for testing software designed to make shopping
Retail
Biggest India Department Store Expects Record Growth for Year
Future Group, which runs India’s largest chain of department stores, expects record growth in the current financial year as a favourable monsoon boosts agricultural output and rural incomes.
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Why Macy's Store Closure Plans May Just Be The Tip of The Iceberg
"A decade ago, Macy's went on a buying spree, growing to nearly 1,000 stores nationwide. Now it's on a mission to downsize in a big way."
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.