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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Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Zozo Embarks on Hiring Spree to Shore up Online Mall
The Japanese brand's turnaround follows its body-measuring Zozosuit, which ultimately failed to drive sales.
Retail
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
Zara to Roll Out Denim Customisation Pop-Up
Personalisation corners in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Milan stores will embroider words on 13 different denim designs.
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Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
Cracking Luxury's Customisation Challenge
Luxury brands have been slow to seize the opportunity in mass customisation. Could a platform player help solve the problem?
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Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.
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News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
News Bites | Amazon Launches Prime Wardrobe Service, Kering Responds to 'Made In' Allegations
In today’s News Bites, Amazon is adding a new 'try before you buy' fashion service called Prime Wardrobe and Kering responds to allegations that the company falsely advertises Chinese-made eyewear as 'Made in Italy.'
Technology
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Adidas Trials Customer Personalisation in Bid to Tackle Fast Fashion
Adidas hopes the drive will help it adjust better to fickle fashion trends, allowing it to sell more products at full price.
Beauty
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
Will Customised Beauty (Finally) Work?
A number of new brands are attempting to crack open the market for personalised beauty. Can they succeed where so many others have failed?
China
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.
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Technology
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
Knyttan Aims to Disrupt $200 Billion Knitwear Market
Armed with $3.1 million in seed funding, Knyttan is building a ‘curated customisation’ platform to reinvent knitwear.
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.