JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
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News & Analysis
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
News & Analysis
In Global E-Commerce, the Race to Solve the 'Last Mile'
As e-commerce continues to grow in important emerging markets, how will fashion retailers crack the most difficult logistics conundrum of all?
In Global E-Commerce, the Race to Solve the 'Last Mile'
As e-commerce continues to grow in important emerging markets, how will fashion retailers crack the most difficult logistics conundrum of all?
Global Markets
Korea’s Big Retailers Under Pressure
South Korea's retail sector has long been dominated by major conglomerates, but the country’s new president seems prepared to take a harder stance against the country's so-called 'chaebols.'
Korea’s Big Retailers Under Pressure
South Korea's retail sector has long been dominated by major conglomerates, but the country’s new president seems prepared to take a harder stance against the country's so-called 'chaebols.'
Retail
Where Brands Are Missing a Trick in China
Many Chinese cities are either oversaturated or underserved by luxury brands which must recalibrate their retail footprint on the mainland.
Where Brands Are Missing a Trick in China
Many Chinese cities are either oversaturated or underserved by luxury brands which must recalibrate their retail footprint on the mainland.
China
China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff
In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.
China’s Store of the Future Has No Checkout, No Cash and No Staff
In this month’s China Edit, more Chinese retailers are testing 24-hour stores run entirely by technology, while Gucci and Louis Vuitton have finally launched e-commerce in China.
News & Analysis
Can Singapore Steal Hong Kong’s Thunder?
As Comme des Garçons prepares to open its latest Dover Street Market in Singapore, there's evidence that the island city-state is becoming increasingly important on the global retail map.
Can Singapore Steal Hong Kong’s Thunder?
As Comme des Garçons prepares to open its latest Dover Street Market in Singapore, there's evidence that the island city-state is becoming increasingly important on the global retail map.
China
How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy
WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.
How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy
WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.
Beauty
Where Plastic is Fantastic: The World's Cosmetic Surgery Capitals
From Tehran to Taipei and Beirut to Brazil, the $20 billion global cosmetic surgery industry is quite literally changing the way the world looks.
Where Plastic is Fantastic: The World's Cosmetic Surgery Capitals
From Tehran to Taipei and Beirut to Brazil, the $20 billion global cosmetic surgery industry is quite literally changing the way the world looks.
China
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
Retail
Why Hong Kong’s Handover Anniversary Could Be an Opportunity for Luxury Retail
This weekend, Hong Kong celebrates the 20th anniversary of its handover to China. But can the city’s struggling luxury retailers translate the tourist influx into sales?
Why Hong Kong’s Handover Anniversary Could Be an Opportunity for Luxury Retail
This weekend, Hong Kong celebrates the 20th anniversary of its handover to China. But can the city’s struggling luxury retailers translate the tourist influx into sales?
China
What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion
Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.
What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion
Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.
News & Analysis
Luxury Brands Are Snapping Up Farms to Control their Supply Chains
From Hermès to Gucci, brands are using vertical integration to safeguard the supply of expensive materials by acquiring farms of Merino sheep, crocodile, alligator and python.
Luxury Brands Are Snapping Up Farms to Control their Supply Chains
From Hermès to Gucci, brands are using vertical integration to safeguard the supply of expensive materials by acquiring farms of Merino sheep, crocodile, alligator and python.
The News in Brief
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.