While the yen’s plummet drove a rush of international shoppers looking for bargains, Japan’s famously robust secondhand fashion market is set to keep growing even as the currency bounces back.
While the yen’s plummet drove a rush of international shoppers looking for bargains, Japan’s famously robust secondhand fashion market is set to keep growing even as the currency bounces back.
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.
Shoppers are finding alternative ways to get their hands on the unattainable bags, shoes and watches, from auction houses to specialised fashion sourcers.
Shoppers are finding alternative ways to get their hands on the unattainable bags, shoes and watches, from auction houses to specialised fashion sourcers.
The upside for online sales may be lower than many retailers anticipated. Physical stores and social commerce could make up the gap.
The upside for online sales may be lower than many retailers anticipated. Physical stores and social commerce could make up the gap.
An early pioneer of 'clean' beauty, the premium cosmetics brand is jockeying to become a household name and conquer more categories and global territories.
An early pioneer of 'clean' beauty, the premium cosmetics brand is jockeying to become a household name and conquer more categories and global territories.
Negotiations between the British retailer’s owner, Authentic Brands Group, and retail tycoon Mike Ashley have stalled, putting 500 jobs at risk as the company faces a full shutdown.
Negotiations between the British retailer’s owner, Authentic Brands Group, and retail tycoon Mike Ashley have stalled, putting 500 jobs at risk as the company faces a full shutdown.
As aspirational shoppers pull back from spending, brands are investing in hyper-premium products in an effort to court high-net-worth individuals who are happy to spend triple digits on a single item. These shoppers are more discerning than most.
As aspirational shoppers pull back from spending, brands are investing in hyper-premium products in an effort to court high-net-worth individuals who are happy to spend triple digits on a single item. These shoppers are more discerning than most.
After a sales dip and leadership change last year, the brand, known for its knit flats, is embarking on a global retail push to kickstart its growth recovery, starting with a debut in the British department store.
After a sales dip and leadership change last year, the brand, known for its knit flats, is embarking on a global retail push to kickstart its growth recovery, starting with a debut in the British department store.
The German fashion company suspended its retail business in Russia soon after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. It also paused its e-commerce activities in the Russian market and stopped advertising.
The German fashion company suspended its retail business in Russia soon after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. It also paused its e-commerce activities in the Russian market and stopped advertising.
For years, American retail was strained by a glut of supply. But after the pandemic, the mismatch between supply and demand dramatically reversed. Today, brands hoping to expand face steep competition from a growing mix of tenants and a dwindling pool of available spaces.
For years, American retail was strained by a glut of supply. But after the pandemic, the mismatch between supply and demand dramatically reversed. Today, brands hoping to expand face steep competition from a growing mix of tenants and a dwindling pool of available spaces.
Majesty’s Pleasure, which opened this week in New York City, wants to offer nail services and eventually, other beauty offerings to a clientele that wants a social outlet as much as they do a fresh manicure.
Majesty’s Pleasure, which opened this week in New York City, wants to offer nail services and eventually, other beauty offerings to a clientele that wants a social outlet as much as they do a fresh manicure.
The iconic West Coast retailer has closed two stores in LA and shut down its website.
The iconic West Coast retailer has closed two stores in LA and shut down its website.
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Abbvie reported second quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, driven by strong demand across its immunology and neuroscience franchises and further signs of a recovery in Botox.
The German sports brand posted a narrower loss in the second quarter as it pushed ahead with an effort to restore growth next year.
DSM-Firmenich beat market expectations for second-quarter core earnings, said full-year sales growth should reach the upper end of its target range on the back of broad-based volume growth.
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.