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.”
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Beauty
Ulta Beauty Pauses Target Shop-in-Shop Openings
The beauty retailer will instead focus on 'optimising' its existing 610 locations, said CEO Kecia Steelman at an investors event.
Ulta Beauty Pauses Target Shop-in-Shop Openings
The beauty retailer will instead focus on 'optimising' its existing 610 locations, said CEO Kecia Steelman at an investors event.
Beauty
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.
Luxury
Michael Kors Owner Capri’s Finance Head Jumps Ship to Macy’s
Thomas Edwards will join Macy’s in June to assist CEO Tony Spring’s cost-cutting, luxury-focussed turnaround efforts.
Michael Kors Owner Capri’s Finance Head Jumps Ship to Macy’s
Thomas Edwards will join Macy’s in June to assist CEO Tony Spring’s cost-cutting, luxury-focussed turnaround efforts.
Retail
Zara Opens Flagship Store in China’s Nanjing With Cafe and Content Creation Studio
The Inditex-owned fast fashion retailer’s latest flagship store features more digital integration and spaces designed to encourage shoppers to spend more time in-store. Multinational brands targeting China’s middle-class consumers face a broader spending slowdown and increased local competition.
Zara Opens Flagship Store in China’s Nanjing With Cafe and Content Creation Studio
The Inditex-owned fast fashion retailer’s latest flagship store features more digital integration and spaces designed to encourage shoppers to spend more time in-store. Multinational brands targeting China’s middle-class consumers face a broader spending slowdown and increased local competition.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton in Talks with Cheng Family for Hong Kong Mega-Store
The new store would occupy about 40,000 square feet at the K11 Musea mall, making it one of Louis Vuitton’s largest in Asia, said sources.
Louis Vuitton in Talks with Cheng Family for Hong Kong Mega-Store
The new store would occupy about 40,000 square feet at the K11 Musea mall, making it one of Louis Vuitton’s largest in Asia, said sources.
Retail
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
Beauty
Space NK to Open New London Flagship
The premium British beauty store will open a new 4,600 square foot store on London’s busy Oxford Street, in a unit previously occupied by fashion retailer Topshop.
Space NK to Open New London Flagship
The premium British beauty store will open a new 4,600 square foot store on London’s busy Oxford Street, in a unit previously occupied by fashion retailer Topshop.
Direct-to-Consumer
Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Luxury
Luxury Slump Hits Shop Openings Across Europe’s Toniest Streets
Fashion’s biggest firms opened fewer stores last year in 2024 as the luxury slowdown hit the world’s most desirable shopping locales.
Luxury Slump Hits Shop Openings Across Europe’s Toniest Streets
Fashion’s biggest firms opened fewer stores last year in 2024 as the luxury slowdown hit the world’s most desirable shopping locales.
Retail
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
Beauty
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
Beauty
A TikTok-Famous Brand Gets Ready for Life Offline
Liverpool-based mass cosmetics brand Made by Mitchell was on the brink of closure when TikTok Shop made it a star. Now it has its sights set on making a splash in wholesale, too.
A TikTok-Famous Brand Gets Ready for Life Offline
Liverpool-based mass cosmetics brand Made by Mitchell was on the brink of closure when TikTok Shop made it a star. Now it has its sights set on making a splash in wholesale, too.
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.