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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John Lewis Sets its Sights on Building Asian Concessions Network
"John Lewis is set to embark on its next phase of international expansion, eyeing entry to 10 new Asian markets through shops within the region’s
John Lewis Sets its Sights on Building Asian Concessions Network
"John Lewis is set to embark on its next phase of international expansion, eyeing entry to 10 new Asian markets through shops within the region’s
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A Blueprint to Overhaul Business Rates and Help Save the High Street
"In the past week, bosses from John Lewis, Boots, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have told a committee of MPs investigating the demise of the high street that
A Blueprint to Overhaul Business Rates and Help Save the High Street
"In the past week, bosses from John Lewis, Boots, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have told a committee of MPs investigating the demise of the high street that
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John Lewis Loses Executive who Drove its Fashion Success
"Peter Ruis, the man who turned John Lewis’s clothing from a fusty department store offering to a force in fashion is to leave the employee-owned
John Lewis Loses Executive who Drove its Fashion Success
"Peter Ruis, the man who turned John Lewis’s clothing from a fusty department store offering to a force in fashion is to leave the employee-owned
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Debenhams' Sales Growth Slows
LONDON, United Kingdom — Debenhams, Britain's No. 2 department store group, posted slower sales growth for its latest trading period as unhelpful
Debenhams' Sales Growth Slows
LONDON, United Kingdom — Debenhams, Britain's No. 2 department store group, posted slower sales growth for its latest trading period as unhelpful
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Can Online Revive the High Street?
"John Lewis and eBay share why they think online retail should be working with the high street, not against it"
Can Online Revive the High Street?
"John Lewis and eBay share why they think online retail should be working with the high street, not against it"
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How John Lewis Found Fashion
"As 84,700 partners working at the department stores celebrate their 17% bonus this weekend, they can rest assured they are back in fashion in a big
How John Lewis Found Fashion
"As 84,700 partners working at the department stores celebrate their 17% bonus this weekend, they can rest assured they are back in fashion in a big
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Questioning fashion copyrighting, Chinese forays, Lanvin for H&M, Esprit’s decline, Revamping John Lewis
Copyrighting Fashion: Who Gains? (NY Times) "Paradoxically, the payoff from free copying has been enormous. The fashion cycle turns faster, and the
Questioning fashion copyrighting, Chinese forays, Lanvin for H&M, Esprit’s decline, Revamping John Lewis
Copyrighting Fashion: Who Gains? (NY Times) "Paradoxically, the payoff from free copying has been enormous. The fashion cycle turns faster, and the
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Next for Hermès, John Lewis bounces back, The Balmain template, YSL's tomorrow, Remembering Gianni
What's Next: Luxury Products (WSJ) " Pierre-Alexis Dumas embraces innovation. But as the sixth-generation member of his family to lead, in his case,
Next for Hermès, John Lewis bounces back, The Balmain template, YSL's tomorrow, Remembering Gianni
What's Next: Luxury Products (WSJ) " Pierre-Alexis Dumas embraces innovation. But as the sixth-generation member of his family to lead, in his case,
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Benetton’s middle age, Shifting luxe behaviour, Valuing brands, John Lewis thrives online, Crowdsourcing fashion
Benetton's Faded Colors (Time) "Benetton, which had sales last year of about $3 billion, hasn't gone away. The ads for its United Colors of Benetton
Benetton’s middle age, Shifting luxe behaviour, Valuing brands, John Lewis thrives online, Crowdsourcing fashion
Benetton's Faded Colors (Time) "Benetton, which had sales last year of about $3 billion, hasn't gone away. The ads for its United Colors of Benetton
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J. Crew expands, February brightens, Simon Fuller launches style site, YSL's shoulder, John Lewis profits fall
Despite Fourth-Quarter Loss, J. Crew Sees Room to Grow (WWD) "Tightfisted consumers and rising costs may have pushed J. Crew Group Inc. to a $13.5
J. Crew expands, February brightens, Simon Fuller launches style site, YSL's shoulder, John Lewis profits fall
Despite Fourth-Quarter Loss, J. Crew Sees Room to Grow (WWD) "Tightfisted consumers and rising costs may have pushed J. Crew Group Inc. to a $13.5
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.