De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Marketing
H&M's Arket Unveils First Campaign 3 Weeks Before Flagship Store Opening
The brand, which is the latest launch from the H&M stable, will open the doors to its first flagship store in London on Friday August 25.
H&M's Arket Unveils First Campaign 3 Weeks Before Flagship Store Opening
The brand, which is the latest launch from the H&M stable, will open the doors to its first flagship store in London on Friday August 25.
Marketing
YSL Beauté Taps Zoë Kravitz as Global Ambassador
In her new role, the singer-actress will front global makeup campaigns for the brand, with her first debuting later this summer.
YSL Beauté Taps Zoë Kravitz as Global Ambassador
In her new role, the singer-actress will front global makeup campaigns for the brand, with her first debuting later this summer.
Marketing
Coveteur Launches Branded Content Studio
Coveteur Creative marks a natural evolution in what the company hopes will become a significant revenue stream in a fiercely competitive advertising market.
Coveteur Launches Branded Content Studio
Coveteur Creative marks a natural evolution in what the company hopes will become a significant revenue stream in a fiercely competitive advertising market.
News & Analysis
The Apocalypse, Clowns and Cows: an Art Critic on the Autumn Fashion Campaigns
"This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age."
The Apocalypse, Clowns and Cows: an Art Critic on the Autumn Fashion Campaigns
"This autumn’s fashion campaign ads are a reflection of a bleak and astounded age."
Marketing
Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi
With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.
Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi
With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.
Marketing
News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.
News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.
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News Bites | Condé Nast's 23 Stories Debuts Empire Campaign
In today's News Bites, 23 Stories is expanding into custom advertising campaigns.
News Bites | Condé Nast's 23 Stories Debuts Empire Campaign
In today's News Bites, 23 Stories is expanding into custom advertising campaigns.
News & Analysis
Susan Wojcicki Has Transformed YouTube—But She Isn’t Done Yet
"To outmanoeuvre traditional TV—and secure Google’s future—YouTube’s CEO must satisfy homegrown creators, risk-averse advertisers, Hollywood celebs,
Susan Wojcicki Has Transformed YouTube—But She Isn’t Done Yet
"To outmanoeuvre traditional TV—and secure Google’s future—YouTube’s CEO must satisfy homegrown creators, risk-averse advertisers, Hollywood celebs,
Marketing
Time Inc. to Sell Some Assets Amid Push to Move Beyond Magazines
The struggling publisher is selling some magazine titles as it tries to push ahead with an online strategy and move past months of talks about selling the entire company.
Time Inc. to Sell Some Assets Amid Push to Move Beyond Magazines
The struggling publisher is selling some magazine titles as it tries to push ahead with an online strategy and move past months of talks about selling the entire company.
Marketing
Nike’s Race for World Record — and Runners
This weekend, three of the world’s fastest athletes will put on Nike’s new running shoes and try to break a record in the latest instalment of the brand's battle for the hearts (and feet) of runners.
Nike’s Race for World Record — and Runners
This weekend, three of the world’s fastest athletes will put on Nike’s new running shoes and try to break a record in the latest instalment of the brand's battle for the hearts (and feet) of runners.
Marketing
Gucci's Alessandro Michele Responds to Plagiarism Charges
The Gucci creative director has refuted claims that the label's new alien-inspired video series is plagiarised from the work of a Central Saint Martins student.
Gucci's Alessandro Michele Responds to Plagiarism Charges
The Gucci creative director has refuted claims that the label's new alien-inspired video series is plagiarised from the work of a Central Saint Martins student.
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Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Draws Outrage
The latest ad from the soft drinks company drew immediate criticism on Twitter, with civil rights advocates saying it trivialised recent street unrest across the United States.
Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Draws Outrage
The latest ad from the soft drinks company drew immediate criticism on Twitter, with civil rights advocates saying it trivialised recent street unrest across the United States.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.