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.”
holidays
China
JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day
The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.
JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day
The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.
Retail
Wal-Mart Bets on In-Store Pickup in Holiday Showdown With Amazon
BENTONVILLE, United States — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s e-commerce store won't be offering free unlimited shipping this holiday season, encouraging
Wal-Mart Bets on In-Store Pickup in Holiday Showdown With Amazon
BENTONVILLE, United States — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s e-commerce store won't be offering free unlimited shipping this holiday season, encouraging
Financial Markets
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit
Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit
Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.
Retail
Amazon to Hire 100,000 Temporary Employees for Holiday Ramp-Up
Amazon.com Inc. is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers — 25 percent more than last year — as it continues to make online ordering almost as fast as running to the store.
Amazon to Hire 100,000 Temporary Employees for Holiday Ramp-Up
Amazon.com Inc. is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers — 25 percent more than last year — as it continues to make online ordering almost as fast as running to the store.
News & Analysis
Kohl's Expands Same-Day Delivery to 9 Cities Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.
Kohl's Expands Same-Day Delivery to 9 Cities Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.
Retail
Holiday Shopping Season Forecast: Consumers Fight for Deals
U.S. retailers enter the holiday season vowing to control discounting that has wreaked havoc on their results in the past, but competition between stores, consumers trained to expect discounts and a still-recovering economy point to a difficult year.
Holiday Shopping Season Forecast: Consumers Fight for Deals
U.S. retailers enter the holiday season vowing to control discounting that has wreaked havoc on their results in the past, but competition between stores, consumers trained to expect discounts and a still-recovering economy point to a difficult year.
Financial Markets
Macy’s Forecast Trails Estimates After Sluggish Holiday Season
Macy’s Inc., the largest department-store chain, forecast annual earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates after posting disappointing sales growth during the holiday season.
Macy’s Forecast Trails Estimates After Sluggish Holiday Season
Macy’s Inc., the largest department-store chain, forecast annual earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates after posting disappointing sales growth during the holiday season.
Financial Markets
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Financial Markets
Tiffany Lowers Annual Forecast After Holiday Sales Decline
Tiffany & Co., the world’s second-largest luxury jewellery retailer, reported a 1 percent decline in total holiday sales and lowered its annual forecast, amid continued weakness in Japan.
Tiffany Lowers Annual Forecast After Holiday Sales Decline
Tiffany & Co., the world’s second-largest luxury jewellery retailer, reported a 1 percent decline in total holiday sales and lowered its annual forecast, amid continued weakness in Japan.
Financial Markets
US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth
U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.
US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth
U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.
Retail
Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers
The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.
Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers
The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
The News in Brief
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.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
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.