Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
stores
Retail
Sears Is Looking for Rent Relief on Last-Standing Stores
Once a retail giant, Sears now struggles to maintain its dwindling stores, seeking rent concessions while facing the reality of a retail landscape increasingly dominated by online shopping.
Sears Is Looking for Rent Relief on Last-Standing Stores
Once a retail giant, Sears now struggles to maintain its dwindling stores, seeking rent concessions while facing the reality of a retail landscape increasingly dominated by online shopping.
Retail
Stüssy To Open a New Flagship in New York
The streetwear trailblazer will make its return to physical retail in the city with an expansive, 5,600 square-foot store.
Stüssy To Open a New Flagship in New York
The streetwear trailblazer will make its return to physical retail in the city with an expansive, 5,600 square-foot store.
Beauty
CVS to Lay Off 2,900 Employees, Considering Company Breakup
The drugstore chain is implementing a restructuring plan and has retained bankers to review a possible split of its stores and insurance businesses.
CVS to Lay Off 2,900 Employees, Considering Company Breakup
The drugstore chain is implementing a restructuring plan and has retained bankers to review a possible split of its stores and insurance businesses.
Global Markets
Adrian Cheng Steps Down as CEO of New World Development
The Hong Kong retail magnate behind K11 and other upmarket malls across mainland China steered the property developer to an annual loss.
Adrian Cheng Steps Down as CEO of New World Development
The Hong Kong retail magnate behind K11 and other upmarket malls across mainland China steered the property developer to an annual loss.
Beauty
Bath & Body Works President to Step Down, Role Eliminated
The US body care brand’s retail president Julie Rosen will leave the company on October 22.
Bath & Body Works President to Step Down, Role Eliminated
The US body care brand’s retail president Julie Rosen will leave the company on October 22.
Direct-to-Consumer
Telfar to Launch Real Leather Bags
The brand, known for its perpetually sold-out “Bushwick Birkin” totes made from vegan leather, is launching a range of pebble leather bags, priced as high as $960.
Telfar to Launch Real Leather Bags
The brand, known for its perpetually sold-out “Bushwick Birkin” totes made from vegan leather, is launching a range of pebble leather bags, priced as high as $960.
Beauty
Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Relaunch Is a Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand discontinued its first smash hit product, the Naked eyeshadow palette, in 2018. It’s hoping a limited edition re-run could hold the key to a wider brand reboot.
Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Relaunch Is a Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand discontinued its first smash hit product, the Naked eyeshadow palette, in 2018. It’s hoping a limited edition re-run could hold the key to a wider brand reboot.
Luxury
Casablanca Paris to Open First Retail Store as Sales Approach $50 Million
Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré will house the first boutique for Charaf Tajer’s 6 year-old fashion brand.
Casablanca Paris to Open First Retail Store as Sales Approach $50 Million
Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré will house the first boutique for Charaf Tajer’s 6 year-old fashion brand.
Beauty
Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help
The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.
Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help
The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.
Beauty
A Deodorant Brand Bets on The ‘Aesop Effect’
Daniel Bense, a former Aesop executive, is putting his learnings from the Australian megabrand to work in a new premium personal care company.
A Deodorant Brand Bets on The ‘Aesop Effect’
Daniel Bense, a former Aesop executive, is putting his learnings from the Australian megabrand to work in a new premium personal care company.
Beauty
Sephora North America Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Delphine Herve will succeed Christophe Le Boterff in April 2025 when he retires after eight years’ tenure.
Sephora North America Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Delphine Herve will succeed Christophe Le Boterff in April 2025 when he retires after eight years’ tenure.
Beauty
How Franchising Can Help Beauty Start-Ups Grow
More brands are charting brick-and-mortar expansions through franchise partners despite the challenges that come with the business model.
How Franchising Can Help Beauty Start-Ups Grow
More brands are charting brick-and-mortar expansions through franchise partners despite the challenges that come with the business model.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
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.”
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.