Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Sustainability
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
Retail
US Businesses Clamour for Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’
Retail
This Week: Waiting on Tariffs, Saks and More
The fate of Trump’s tariffs and Saks’ bankruptcy in the coming days, weeks and months will define how fashion’s year plays out.
Retail
What Happens When Heritage Craft Meets Global Ambition
From handmade beadwork to woven bags, small labels that create products via ancestral methods must constantly weigh how to scale without sacrificing integrity.
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Retail
Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff
After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.
Retail
How the End of the De Minimis Exemption Will Impact US Shoppers and Businesses
The Trump administration has ended duty-free imports for packages under $800, known as the de minimis exemption, likely leading to higher costs for US consumers as businesses increase prices.
Retail
Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China
As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.
Retail
What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Mean for Fashion
US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.
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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.
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.
Retail
Why Brands Are Still Betting on the US
Tariffs have slowed, but haven’t stopped a wave of American expansion. Here’s why some are choosing to stick around.
Retail
The Tactics Small Brands Are Using to Navigate Tariffs
Amid global trade uncertainty, independent brands with strong US customer bases need to rethink everything, from pricing and production to warehousing and long-term market strategy.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.