Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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Retail
Target's Short-Term Focus Spooks Long-Term Believers
Target's focus on near-term improvements, such as store remodelling and cutting prices, is disheartening signal for long-term investors.
Target's Short-Term Focus Spooks Long-Term Believers
Target's focus on near-term improvements, such as store remodelling and cutting prices, is disheartening signal for long-term investors.
Retail
Is Nordstrom's Off-Price Strategy Hurting Its Mainline Business?
The department store chain’s off-price business is booming — but at what cost?
Is Nordstrom's Off-Price Strategy Hurting Its Mainline Business?
The department store chain’s off-price business is booming — but at what cost?
Luxury
Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?
Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?
Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?
Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?
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
News & Analysis
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
News & Analysis
After Decade of Growth, When Will Off-Price Hit Saturation Point?
Struggling retailers continue to place bets on off-price, which is expected to grow between 6 and 8 percent by 2020. But how much is too much?
After Decade of Growth, When Will Off-Price Hit Saturation Point?
Struggling retailers continue to place bets on off-price, which is expected to grow between 6 and 8 percent by 2020. But how much is too much?
News & Analysis
TJX Beats Expectations As Discounts Lure Shoppers
The operator of T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods reported better-than-expected quarterly comparable store sales as its discounted offerings continue to attract shoppers.
TJX Beats Expectations As Discounts Lure Shoppers
The operator of T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods reported better-than-expected quarterly comparable store sales as its discounted offerings continue to attract shoppers.
China
Singles' Day vs Black Friday: Which is the Bigger Opportunity for Fashion?
Pre-holiday shopping events like Singles' Day and Black Friday are expected to generate billion of dollars in sales this year, but which of the two represents the bigger opportunity for fashion brands?
Singles' Day vs Black Friday: Which is the Bigger Opportunity for Fashion?
Pre-holiday shopping events like Singles' Day and Black Friday are expected to generate billion of dollars in sales this year, but which of the two represents the bigger opportunity for fashion brands?
Retail
With Gilt, Hudson’s Bay Company Bets Big on Off-Price
Nearly nine months after its acquisition of the flash-sales pioneer, president Jonathan Greller, chief merchant Kristen Sosa and HBC chief executive Jerry Storch discuss how Gilt Groupe fits into the company’s greater strategy.
With Gilt, Hudson’s Bay Company Bets Big on Off-Price
Nearly nine months after its acquisition of the flash-sales pioneer, president Jonathan Greller, chief merchant Kristen Sosa and HBC chief executive Jerry Storch discuss how Gilt Groupe fits into the company’s greater strategy.
News & Analysis
Outlet Shopping Comes to Town
A new breed of urban outlets is creeping closer to city centres in pursuit of younger consumers and tourists.
Outlet Shopping Comes to Town
A new breed of urban outlets is creeping closer to city centres in pursuit of younger consumers and tourists.
Retail
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren Hit Hard by Stores’ Discounting Binge
As retailers rely more heavily on promotions to drive traffic, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. and Ralph Lauren Corp. have been two of the biggest victims.
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren Hit Hard by Stores’ Discounting Binge
As retailers rely more heavily on promotions to drive traffic, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. and Ralph Lauren Corp. have been two of the biggest victims.
News & Analysis
Japanese Retailers Hurt by Discount-Seeking Shoppers
Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
Japanese Retailers Hurt by Discount-Seeking Shoppers
Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.