Kohl’s Turnaround Stalls as Sales Growth Stagnates
Kohl’s turnaround attempt showed some progress after the retailer raised its annual earnings outlook, but it still doesn’t see sales growth this year.
designers
Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren Goes to the Hamptons
Mr Ralph Lauren brought guests to Bridgehampton on Thursday for one of his brand’s most overt efforts yet to position itself among top luxury players.
Ralph Lauren Goes to the Hamptons
Mr Ralph Lauren brought guests to Bridgehampton on Thursday for one of his brand’s most overt efforts yet to position itself among top luxury players.
Luxury
How Ulla Johnson Played Fashion’s Long Game
After 25 years in business, Ulla Johnson has reached nine figures in annual sales by charting her own course, from resisting outside fundraising to embracing what she calls “slow fashion.” With a new CEO at the helm, she’s once again looking to enter the next stage of growth her own way.
How Ulla Johnson Played Fashion’s Long Game
After 25 years in business, Ulla Johnson has reached nine figures in annual sales by charting her own course, from resisting outside fundraising to embracing what she calls “slow fashion.” With a new CEO at the helm, she’s once again looking to enter the next stage of growth her own way.
Luxury
Tom Ford Names Haider Ackermann Creative Director
The Colombian-born designer is known for his precise, sensual aesthetic. Owner Estee Lauder and licensee Zegna have lofty ambitions for the brand, whose former creative director Peter Hawking exited suddenly in July.
Tom Ford Names Haider Ackermann Creative Director
The Colombian-born designer is known for his precise, sensual aesthetic. Owner Estee Lauder and licensee Zegna have lofty ambitions for the brand, whose former creative director Peter Hawking exited suddenly in July.
Retail
Mass Retail’s New Favourite Collaborators: Buzzy Men’s Brands
Mass-market retailers and emerging designers connected to streetwear and subcultures around it are teaming up to reach the next generation of menswear consumers.
Mass Retail’s New Favourite Collaborators: Buzzy Men’s Brands
Mass-market retailers and emerging designers connected to streetwear and subcultures around it are teaming up to reach the next generation of menswear consumers.
Beauty
Cult Gaia Gets Into Beauty With Fragrance Line
This week, the womenswear and accessories label is launching its first fragrance line. The three $228 scents are a major push towards its goal of becoming a full lifestyle brand.
Cult Gaia Gets Into Beauty With Fragrance Line
This week, the womenswear and accessories label is launching its first fragrance line. The three $228 scents are a major push towards its goal of becoming a full lifestyle brand.
Marketing
Why Menswear Is Getting a Marketing Refresh
As critics argue that menswear labels’ homogenous marketing style has made for a feeling of boredom and sameness in the sector, start-ups are beginning to invest in imagery that will set them apart from their competitors.
Why Menswear Is Getting a Marketing Refresh
As critics argue that menswear labels’ homogenous marketing style has made for a feeling of boredom and sameness in the sector, start-ups are beginning to invest in imagery that will set them apart from their competitors.
Fashion Week
This Week: New York Fashion Week Kicks Off
A host of international names, more churn among emerging labels and the usual American giants make for a thematically confusing, but commercially robust season.
This Week: New York Fashion Week Kicks Off
A host of international names, more churn among emerging labels and the usual American giants make for a thematically confusing, but commercially robust season.
Partner Content
The Business of Fashion Joins Forces With Australian Fashion Week 2025
With leading Australian brands like Zimmermann, Camilla and Aje putting the country’s design talent on the fashion map, Australian Fashion Week is furthering its support of homegrown creatives through its upcoming schedule and sponsorship, with exclusive content provided by The Business of Fashion through panel talks and presentations.
The Business of Fashion Joins Forces With Australian Fashion Week 2025
With leading Australian brands like Zimmermann, Camilla and Aje putting the country’s design talent on the fashion map, Australian Fashion Week is furthering its support of homegrown creatives through its upcoming schedule and sponsorship, with exclusive content provided by The Business of Fashion through panel talks and presentations.
Luxury
Why Theophilio Is Giving Fashion Week Another Shot
The New York-based label will return to the schedule after a three-season hiatus. This time around, the business is in a much healthier financial state, said designer Edvin Thompson, and is now eyeing a supply chain expansion.
Why Theophilio Is Giving Fashion Week Another Shot
The New York-based label will return to the schedule after a three-season hiatus. This time around, the business is in a much healthier financial state, said designer Edvin Thompson, and is now eyeing a supply chain expansion.
Luxury
Lanvin Group Posts 20% Drop in Sales Amid Luxury Slowdown
The Lanvin and Sergio Rossi owner expects the year to remain challenging but is betting on a creative overhaul to reignite sales growth at the company.
Lanvin Group Posts 20% Drop in Sales Amid Luxury Slowdown
The Lanvin and Sergio Rossi owner expects the year to remain challenging but is betting on a creative overhaul to reignite sales growth at the company.
Retail
H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle
In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.
H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle
In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.
Technology
Farfetch to Shutter Its E-commerce Software Service
The luxury e-tailer is closing Farfetch Platform Solutions, which provides online shopping tools for retailers like Harrods, as Farfetch’s operating losses drags down its new owner Coupang’s profits.
Farfetch to Shutter Its E-commerce Software Service
The luxury e-tailer is closing Farfetch Platform Solutions, which provides online shopping tools for retailers like Harrods, as Farfetch’s operating losses drags down its new owner Coupang’s profits.
The News in Brief
Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
Dolce & Gabbana Seeks to Raise Cash in Exchange for Debt Waiver
Dolce & Gabbana is seeking to raise cash using transactions outside the Italian fashion house’s day-to-day business after banks agreed to waive terms governing its debt as demand for luxury goods stays weak.
Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand
The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
India Investigates Fragrance Giants Over Price Collusion, Document Shows
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.
Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.