Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
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Retail
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.
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.
News & Analysis
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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."
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
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.
Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.