Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
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News & Analysis
Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval
Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.
Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval
Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.
News & Analysis
Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.
Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.
Fashion Week
Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.
Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.
Workplace & Talent
Think Hired, Not Retired
There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.
Think Hired, Not Retired
There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
Beauty
Katie Sturino's Megababe Brand Turns to Brick-and-Mortar
The founder behind The 12ish Style blog is growing her body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand, having inked her first retail partnership with Ulta and J Crew.
Katie Sturino's Megababe Brand Turns to Brick-and-Mortar
The founder behind The 12ish Style blog is growing her body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand, having inked her first retail partnership with Ulta and J Crew.
News & Analysis
Sinéad Burke Versus The Bell Curve
The three-and-a-half-foot activist for inclusion makes a powerful case for why, in the age of internet-powered influence, it no longer makes financial sense for fashion brands to only cater to the bell curve of society.
Sinéad Burke Versus The Bell Curve
The three-and-a-half-foot activist for inclusion makes a powerful case for why, in the age of internet-powered influence, it no longer makes financial sense for fashion brands to only cater to the bell curve of society.
News & Analysis
Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.
Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.
Beauty
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
News & Analysis
Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company
Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.
Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company
Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.
News & Analysis
Nike's Vice President of Footwear Quits
Another Nike executive has departed amid a review of the firm's corporate culture.
Nike's Vice President of Footwear Quits
Another Nike executive has departed amid a review of the firm's corporate culture.
News & Analysis
DVF Appoints New CEO
Sandra Campos joins the American fashion brand as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
DVF Appoints New CEO
Sandra Campos joins the American fashion brand as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
The News in Brief
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
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.
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.