Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
supply-chain
Retail
Retail’s Looming Inventory Problem
Amid tariff whiplash, retailers are scrambling to balance demand with delayed shipments. Too much stock — or too little — could spell disaster for fall and holiday collections.
Retail’s Looming Inventory Problem
Amid tariff whiplash, retailers are scrambling to balance demand with delayed shipments. Too much stock — or too little — could spell disaster for fall and holiday collections.
Retail
The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook
As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.
The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook
As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.
Retail
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion
Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.
Sustainability
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories
As US retailers shift orders from China and Bangladesh to capitalise on lower tariffs, apparel factories in India’s textile hub of Tiruppur are scrambling to meet demand and are held back by a deepening skilled labour shortage, cost pressures, and fragmented manufacturing capacity.
Tariff Windfall Tests Limits of India’s Apparel Factories
As US retailers shift orders from China and Bangladesh to capitalise on lower tariffs, apparel factories in India’s textile hub of Tiruppur are scrambling to meet demand and are held back by a deepening skilled labour shortage, cost pressures, and fragmented manufacturing capacity.
Luxury
Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?
Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.
Luxury Has a Fake News Problem. Is Silence the Right Strategy?
Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.
Beauty
Foreign Sunscreens Battle It Out in the Biggest SPF Market in the World
Sun care brands hoping to win over the US, like Australia’s Naked Sundays or Korea’s Beauty of Joseon, have to play by the FDA’s (regressive) rules.
Foreign Sunscreens Battle It Out in the Biggest SPF Market in the World
Sun care brands hoping to win over the US, like Australia’s Naked Sundays or Korea’s Beauty of Joseon, have to play by the FDA’s (regressive) rules.
Retail
Explainer: What the US-China Trade War Means for Fashion
President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on China, along with the end of the de minimis tax loophole, have left American fashion businesses scrambling. BoF unpacks the challenges ahead as companies try to navigate the situation.
Explainer: What the US-China Trade War Means for Fashion
President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on China, along with the end of the de minimis tax loophole, have left American fashion businesses scrambling. BoF unpacks the challenges ahead as companies try to navigate the situation.
Retail
Trump’s Tariffs: Assessing the Impact, One Week Later
As the shock wears off, fashion businesses are starting to draw up plans to navigate a market that is still rapidly changing under their feet.
Trump’s Tariffs: Assessing the Impact, One Week Later
As the shock wears off, fashion businesses are starting to draw up plans to navigate a market that is still rapidly changing under their feet.
Luxury
Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion
The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.
Explainer: How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Luxury Fashion
The Trump administration’s radical changes to US trade policy won’t push retail prices up enough to directly dampen sales, but the effects on the global economy and consumer sentiment could seriously dent an industry still struggling to bounce back from a sharp downturn in demand.
Retail
Trump’s Tariffs Rock Fashion’s Supply Chain
Some of the most severe import duties announced Wednesday were aimed at apparel manufacturing hubs.
Trump’s Tariffs Rock Fashion’s Supply Chain
Some of the most severe import duties announced Wednesday were aimed at apparel manufacturing hubs.
Global Markets
For Canadians, Trump’s ‘51st State’ Talk Is No Joke
Tariffs and talk of territorial conquest won’t stop with America’s northern neighbour. The fashion industry should be watching how Canada pushes back, and think about how they might respond should Trump’s attention turn to them, writes Imran Amed.
For Canadians, Trump’s ‘51st State’ Talk Is No Joke
Tariffs and talk of territorial conquest won’t stop with America’s northern neighbour. The fashion industry should be watching how Canada pushes back, and think about how they might respond should Trump’s attention turn to them, writes Imran Amed.
Beauty
‘Buy Canadian’ Becomes a Beauty Rallying Cry as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
Canada’s export-driven beauty startup scene is responding to the threat of tariffs with a newfound product patriotism.
‘Buy Canadian’ Becomes a Beauty Rallying Cry as Trump’s Tariffs Loom
Canada’s export-driven beauty startup scene is responding to the threat of tariffs with a newfound product patriotism.
The News in Brief
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.