Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
social-media
Sustainability
The Week Ahead: Instagram's Checkout Feature Is Already Changing How We Shop Online
This week, everyone will be talking about Facebook's quarterly results, Earth Day, Fashion Revolution Week and BoF West. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Instagram's Checkout Feature Is Already Changing How We Shop Online
This week, everyone will be talking about Facebook's quarterly results, Earth Day, Fashion Revolution Week and BoF West. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
How Can Brands Stand Out in China's Oversaturated Influencer Economy?
An influencer incubator’s IPO and subsequent share plunge speak volumes about the future of engagement and trust in an $18 billion industry. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
How Can Brands Stand Out in China's Oversaturated Influencer Economy?
An influencer incubator’s IPO and subsequent share plunge speak volumes about the future of engagement and trust in an $18 billion industry. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Technology
H&M Launches Online Fashion Advice Forum
The fast-fashion giant’s new website allows community members to ask and answer style questions and share advice, part of a wider technology push by the retailer.
H&M Launches Online Fashion Advice Forum
The fast-fashion giant’s new website allows community members to ask and answer style questions and share advice, part of a wider technology push by the retailer.
News & Analysis
Does Social Media Success Spell Business Success?
A robust social media presence can be a predictor of business success, but not always.
Does Social Media Success Spell Business Success?
A robust social media presence can be a predictor of business success, but not always.
Technology
Instagram Unlocks In-App Purchasing
With so much sponsored content and promotions from mega-influencers, will new shopping features drive users away from the photo-sharing platform, which has long been touted as a discovery tool?
Instagram Unlocks In-App Purchasing
With so much sponsored content and promotions from mega-influencers, will new shopping features drive users away from the photo-sharing platform, which has long been touted as a discovery tool?
News & Analysis
Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project
The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.
Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project
The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.
Technology
The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die
Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.
The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die
Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.
Media
Is Bustle the Next Condé Nast?
What may set Bustle Digital Group apart from legacy publishers is a rare sense of optimism — that women’s media isn’t dying and that advertising is still good business — along with a content model built on a vast network of underpaid writers creating stories that often capitalise on gaming Google to attract clicks.
Is Bustle the Next Condé Nast?
What may set Bustle Digital Group apart from legacy publishers is a rare sense of optimism — that women’s media isn’t dying and that advertising is still good business — along with a content model built on a vast network of underpaid writers creating stories that often capitalise on gaming Google to attract clicks.
Beauty
The New Rules of Beauty PR
Press releases, long lead times — and, according to some experts, editors — are so three years ago. Sarah Brown talks to top publicists about how to do business, build brands and make sales in today’s ever-changing beauty landscape.
The New Rules of Beauty PR
Press releases, long lead times — and, according to some experts, editors — are so three years ago. Sarah Brown talks to top publicists about how to do business, build brands and make sales in today’s ever-changing beauty landscape.
Beauty
Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea
Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.
Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea
Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.
Luxury
Can Dolce & Gabbana Weather Its Chinese Social Media Storm?
Retailers have responded to the outcry following a marketing campaign that many deemed racist by removing the brand’s products from stores and websites.
Can Dolce & Gabbana Weather Its Chinese Social Media Storm?
Retailers have responded to the outcry following a marketing campaign that many deemed racist by removing the brand’s products from stores and websites.
The News in Brief
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.