Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Retail
Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo to Add Stores in North America
Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo plans to expand its existing stores in North America by 10 percent, according to one of its executives.
Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo to Add Stores in North America
Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo plans to expand its existing stores in North America by 10 percent, according to one of its executives.
Retail
Primark Under Pressure From Inflation and Weak Sterling
Primark’s margin shrank to 8.3 percent in the first half from nearly 12 percent a year earlier, owner Associated British Foods Plc said Tuesday.
Primark Under Pressure From Inflation and Weak Sterling
Primark’s margin shrank to 8.3 percent in the first half from nearly 12 percent a year earlier, owner Associated British Foods Plc said Tuesday.
Luxury
Burberry Chair Says UK ‘Least Attractive Shopping Destination in Europe’
At an event organised by prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, Gerry Murphy criticised the 2020 decision to end the UK’s tax-free shopping program and called Bexit a ‘drag on growth.’
Burberry Chair Says UK ‘Least Attractive Shopping Destination in Europe’
At an event organised by prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, Gerry Murphy criticised the 2020 decision to end the UK’s tax-free shopping program and called Bexit a ‘drag on growth.’
Beauty
Beauty Brands Are Rediscovering an Old-School Way to Sell Their Products
Indie brands that used to rely on Instagram ads and TikTok influencers to spread the word are hiring traditional sales reps who trek from store to store promoting their wares.
Beauty Brands Are Rediscovering an Old-School Way to Sell Their Products
Indie brands that used to rely on Instagram ads and TikTok influencers to spread the word are hiring traditional sales reps who trek from store to store promoting their wares.
Luxury
Lacoste Bets on New Store Concept to Propel Sales to €4 Billion
After sales hit €2.5 billion last year, the French heritage label known for its crocodile-logoed polos is looking to its new ‘Lacoste Arena’ retail concept to help power its next chapter of growth.
Lacoste Bets on New Store Concept to Propel Sales to €4 Billion
After sales hit €2.5 billion last year, the French heritage label known for its crocodile-logoed polos is looking to its new ‘Lacoste Arena’ retail concept to help power its next chapter of growth.
Retail
David’s Bridal Files for Bankruptcy, May Close All Stores
David’s Bridal LLC filed bankruptcy for the second time and could close all of its nearly 300 stores if the company is unable to find a buyer in the coming weeks.
David’s Bridal Files for Bankruptcy, May Close All Stores
David’s Bridal LLC filed bankruptcy for the second time and could close all of its nearly 300 stores if the company is unable to find a buyer in the coming weeks.
China
The Recession That Wasn’t?
China’s economy is ramping up just as America’s is slowing down, giving global brands some options to navigate a downturn. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
The Recession That Wasn’t?
China’s economy is ramping up just as America’s is slowing down, giving global brands some options to navigate a downturn. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Retail
How to Manage Cash in a Downturn
In an uncertain economy, brands must be as efficient as possible, protecting margins by eliminating non-essential costs, reducing SKUs and negotiating with suppliers.
How to Manage Cash in a Downturn
In an uncertain economy, brands must be as efficient as possible, protecting margins by eliminating non-essential costs, reducing SKUs and negotiating with suppliers.
Partner Content
BoF Insights | The Evolving Art of Luxury Experiential Retail
Today’s luxury shoppers have high expectations for what experiential shopping needs to deliver, as a new report from BoF Insights, in partnership with upcoming shopping district Royalmount, reveals.
BoF Insights | The Evolving Art of Luxury Experiential Retail
Today’s luxury shoppers have high expectations for what experiential shopping needs to deliver, as a new report from BoF Insights, in partnership with upcoming shopping district Royalmount, reveals.
Beauty
Turning Sexual Wellness Into a Contact Sport
The Soho boutique is probably the first sex toy shop with a shrine to Wayne Gretzky, but it’s not alone in its pursuit of using vibrators and lube to lure shoppers into stores.
Turning Sexual Wellness Into a Contact Sport
The Soho boutique is probably the first sex toy shop with a shrine to Wayne Gretzky, but it’s not alone in its pursuit of using vibrators and lube to lure shoppers into stores.
Partner Content
BoF LIVE | How Retail Careers Are Evolving
Neiman Marcus’s Lana Todorovich shared how the retailer is navigating the luxury retail sector’s transformation with an emphasis on the customer experience, and how retail careers are changing in the sector.
BoF LIVE | How Retail Careers Are Evolving
Neiman Marcus’s Lana Todorovich shared how the retailer is navigating the luxury retail sector’s transformation with an emphasis on the customer experience, and how retail careers are changing in the sector.
Retail
In the Background, Inditex Heiress Sets Tone for Zara Revamp
A year into chairing the world’s biggest fashion retailer, Marta Ortega is trying to shake up Zara owner Inditex’s fast-fashion image and draw in more aspirational shoppers.
In the Background, Inditex Heiress Sets Tone for Zara Revamp
A year into chairing the world’s biggest fashion retailer, Marta Ortega is trying to shake up Zara owner Inditex’s fast-fashion image and draw in more aspirational shoppers.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.