Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
trade
China
Op-Ed | Fashion Isn't Ready for a Trade War
China still accounted for 36.4 percent of global clothing exports in 2017, so US retailers face a dilemma of speed versus higher costs.
News & Analysis
American Consumers to Bear Brunt of Trump Tariffs
The $50 billion in tariffs that President Trump is expected to unleash on Chinese imports will translate into higher prices in stores across the US.
News & Analysis
US Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs
Wal-Mart, Target Corp and Macy's sent a letter urging Donald Trump not to impose $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods ranging from electronics to apparel.
News & Analysis
US Tells India to Cut Tariffs as Trade Friction Heats Up
India and the United States have built close political ties over the past year. But trade friction is casting a shadow.
News & Analysis
Guess Probed by EU Amid Clampdown on Cross-Border Sales
The European Commission will examine whether Guess is violating EU rules that allow consumers to shop around for a better deal.
Retail
US Retailers Urge Trump's New Trade Envoy to Save NAFTA
If the US trade deal changes, apparel trade groups say the industry could be faced with rising costs and another blow to its already-fragile profit margins.
News & Analysis
Western Shoppers Fuel Revival For Made-in-Asia Goods
Asia's trade rebound is happening amid worries over rising protectionism and a still fragile outlook for the world economy that raises the question: how long can the good times last?
News & Analysis
Counting on the USA: Fashion, Trump and America's $500 Billion Trade Deficit
Fashion’s three biggest product categories account for over 22 percent of America’s trade deficit. Can anything be done about it?
Luxury
Mexico’s Luxury Market Might Actually Benefit From Trump
Wall or no wall, Mexico’s luxury market is thriving with a little unexpected help from the country’s arch nemesis: the President of the United States. But there's still cause for concern.
News & Analysis
Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion
Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?
Retail
China E-Commerce Confusion Catches Australian Retailers on The Hop
Australian online exports to China have become a market susceptible to consumer fickleness, nuanced regulatory changes and the whims of tens of thousands of "daigou" shoppers.
News & Analysis
The Decline of the Liberal West Poses Major Threat to Fashion
A turn away from the liberalism that has underpinned political and economic policy in the US and Europe for over 50 years has serious consequences for the global fashion industry.
The News in Brief
APR Corp’s Quarterly Revenue Doubles on Skincare, Overseas Growth
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Swan Beauty Names Chief Makeup Artist in Residence
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.