Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
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Retail
For Retailers, US-Vietnam Trade Deal Leaves Questions
New US tariffs on Vietnamese imports create uncertainty for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas.
For Retailers, US-Vietnam Trade Deal Leaves Questions
New US tariffs on Vietnamese imports create uncertainty for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas.
Luxury
Watches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin
The UK-based luxury watch retailer said its margin on earnings before interest and taxes risks slipping by as much as 100 basis points compared with the previous 12 months.
Watches of Switzerland Warns US Tariffs to Weigh on Margin
The UK-based luxury watch retailer said its margin on earnings before interest and taxes risks slipping by as much as 100 basis points compared with the previous 12 months.
Retail
Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal With 20% Import Tariff
President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam following weeks of intense diplomacy between the nations and ahead of a deadline next week that would have seen higher tariffs imposed on the country’s imports.
Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal With 20% Import Tariff
President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam following weeks of intense diplomacy between the nations and ahead of a deadline next week that would have seen higher tariffs imposed on the country’s imports.
Retail
US Prices for China-Made Goods on Amazon Rise Faster Than Inflation, Analysis Shows, as Tariffs Bite
The timing and rate of the price hikes suggest cost shocks are reverberating through the retail supply chain.
US Prices for China-Made Goods on Amazon Rise Faster Than Inflation, Analysis Shows, as Tariffs Bite
The timing and rate of the price hikes suggest cost shocks are reverberating through the retail supply chain.
Beauty
The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
Retail
Inside Gap’s Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push
The iconic ’90s retailer was on the precipice of death for years. Richard Dickson finally had momentum for a comeback — then came Trump.
Inside Gap’s Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push
The iconic ’90s retailer was on the precipice of death for years. Richard Dickson finally had momentum for a comeback — then came Trump.
Beauty
Amazon’s Premium Beauty Push May Be a Buffer Against Trump’s Tariffs
The Seattle-based e-commerce company is betting that sales growth in its beauty category, which includes Estée Lauder’s Clinique, Olaplex and L’Oréal’s Urban Decay, will offset the impact of tariffs on its upcoming Prime Day event.
Amazon’s Premium Beauty Push May Be a Buffer Against Trump’s Tariffs
The Seattle-based e-commerce company is betting that sales growth in its beauty category, which includes Estée Lauder’s Clinique, Olaplex and L’Oréal’s Urban Decay, will offset the impact of tariffs on its upcoming Prime Day event.
Retail
Temu US Sales Plunge 25% Amid Tariff Barrage
Temu’s US sales are declining due to significant cuts in advertising spending, a direct consequence of new tariffs, while Shein’s sales have begun to recover.
Temu US Sales Plunge 25% Amid Tariff Barrage
Temu’s US sales are declining due to significant cuts in advertising spending, a direct consequence of new tariffs, while Shein’s sales have begun to recover.
Retail
US Retail Sales Post Biggest Drop in Four Months
US retail sales declined more than anticipated last month, though clothing sales rose by 0.1 percent between April and May.
US Retail Sales Post Biggest Drop in Four Months
US retail sales declined more than anticipated last month, though clothing sales rose by 0.1 percent between April and May.
Retail
Surprise! Why Apparel Prices Are Actually Falling
The latest US inflation data, covering the weeks after the Trump administration’s tariffs kicked in, shows prices for clothing declined at their fastest pace in years. Consumers shouldn’t get complacent though — many experts say sticker shock is still coming.
Surprise! Why Apparel Prices Are Actually Falling
The latest US inflation data, covering the weeks after the Trump administration’s tariffs kicked in, shows prices for clothing declined at their fastest pace in years. Consumers shouldn’t get complacent though — many experts say sticker shock is still coming.
Global Markets
Trump Tariffs Can Stay in Effect Longer, Appeals Court Says
In a win for the US president on one of his signature economic policies, the US Court of Appeals extended an earlier, short-term reprieve for the administration as it presses a challenge to a lower court ruling last month that blocked the tariffs.
Trump Tariffs Can Stay in Effect Longer, Appeals Court Says
In a win for the US president on one of his signature economic policies, the US Court of Appeals extended an earlier, short-term reprieve for the administration as it presses a challenge to a lower court ruling last month that blocked the tariffs.
Retail
This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?
US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.
This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?
US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.
The News in Brief
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.
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.