Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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Luxury
This Week: Chanel and Zara Face Fresh Tests
Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.
This Week: Chanel and Zara Face Fresh Tests
Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards.
Global Markets
Worldview | Indian Textile Exporters Seek Relief as US Tariffs Bite
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Harrods’ China retreat, Mauritian garment factories and Ghana’s kente cloth.
Worldview | Indian Textile Exporters Seek Relief as US Tariffs Bite
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Harrods’ China retreat, Mauritian garment factories and Ghana’s kente cloth.
Luxury
Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says
The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.
Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says
The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.
Retail
Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays
With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.
Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays
With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.
Global Markets
Worldview | Japanese Retailers Hit by China Travel Warning
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian jewellery exports, Nigerian e-tailer Jumia and Brazilian fashion giant Azzas 2154.
Worldview | Japanese Retailers Hit by China Travel Warning
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian jewellery exports, Nigerian e-tailer Jumia and Brazilian fashion giant Azzas 2154.
Luxury
This Week: Italy Takes on Fast Fashion, Retail Earnings, BoF VOICES 2025
Anti-Shein laws are advancing across Europe while the Italian sweatshop investigation hits a key juncture. Meanwhile, US off-price earnings offer a view on lower-income consumers.
This Week: Italy Takes on Fast Fashion, Retail Earnings, BoF VOICES 2025
Anti-Shein laws are advancing across Europe while the Italian sweatshop investigation hits a key juncture. Meanwhile, US off-price earnings offer a view on lower-income consumers.
Luxury
Opinion: Can Jewellery Continue to Outpace Fashion?
Jewellery has outperformed handbags in recent cycles, but with an unprecedented wave of new fashion designers set to unleash novel products, jewellery brands are set to face serious competition, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Can Jewellery Continue to Outpace Fashion?
Jewellery has outperformed handbags in recent cycles, but with an unprecedented wave of new fashion designers set to unleash novel products, jewellery brands are set to face serious competition, writes Andrea Felsted.
Luxury
Richemont Rides Out Tariffs, Gold Prices with Sales Beat
The Swiss group reported sales up 14 percent in its latest quarter, smashing expectations amid “unprecedented” headwinds including currency movements, rising gold prices and US tariffs.
Richemont Rides Out Tariffs, Gold Prices with Sales Beat
The Swiss group reported sales up 14 percent in its latest quarter, smashing expectations amid “unprecedented” headwinds including currency movements, rising gold prices and US tariffs.
Beauty
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
Retail
Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar
The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.
Why the Fashion Industry (Mostly) Hates a Weak Dollar
The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales.
Sustainability
This Week: COP30, Burberry Earnings, China’s Singles Day
Climate change advocates hope to get the movement back on track in Brazil. Meanwhile, Burberry and Richemont round out luxury earnings, and China’s biggest shopping holiday kicks off.
This Week: COP30, Burberry Earnings, China’s Singles Day
Climate change advocates hope to get the movement back on track in Brazil. Meanwhile, Burberry and Richemont round out luxury earnings, and China’s biggest shopping holiday kicks off.
Beauty
Coty Stares Into a Gucci-less Void
L’Oréal is set to take over the coveted Gucci license in a few short years, but losing a key brand is just one of the US conglomerate’s woes.
Coty Stares Into a Gucci-less Void
L’Oréal is set to take over the coveted Gucci license in a few short years, but losing a key brand is just one of the US conglomerate’s woes.
The News in Brief
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.
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.