Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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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
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.