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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News & Analysis
Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval
Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.
Nike Hits Record High as Investors Shrug Off Executive Upheaval
Nike's investors are keeping the faith in the wake of a misconduct scandal that’s seen a several executives depart.
News & Analysis
Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.
Will Nike’s Toxic Culture Impact Business?
More senior managers have exited Nike as part of a sweeping investigation into workplace misconduct. But consumer perception, investor confidence and the bottom line seem stable — for now.
Fashion Week
Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.
Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.
Workplace & Talent
Think Hired, Not Retired
There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.
Think Hired, Not Retired
There’s evidence that rethinking youth-obsessed recruitment strategies and hiring older employees can boost the bottom line.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.
Beauty
Katie Sturino's Megababe Brand Turns to Brick-and-Mortar
The founder behind The 12ish Style blog is growing her body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand, having inked her first retail partnership with Ulta and J Crew.
Katie Sturino's Megababe Brand Turns to Brick-and-Mortar
The founder behind The 12ish Style blog is growing her body-positive, direct-to-consumer beauty brand, having inked her first retail partnership with Ulta and J Crew.
News & Analysis
Sinéad Burke Versus The Bell Curve
The three-and-a-half-foot activist for inclusion makes a powerful case for why, in the age of internet-powered influence, it no longer makes financial sense for fashion brands to only cater to the bell curve of society.
Sinéad Burke Versus The Bell Curve
The three-and-a-half-foot activist for inclusion makes a powerful case for why, in the age of internet-powered influence, it no longer makes financial sense for fashion brands to only cater to the bell curve of society.
News & Analysis
Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.
Nike's Converse Loses Chief Marketer to Supreme
Julien Cahn resigned from Converse earlier this year and left the company in February for a marketing role at Supreme, according to sources.
Beauty
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
News & Analysis
Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company
Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.
Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company
Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.
News & Analysis
Nike's Vice President of Footwear Quits
Another Nike executive has departed amid a review of the firm's corporate culture.
Nike's Vice President of Footwear Quits
Another Nike executive has departed amid a review of the firm's corporate culture.
News & Analysis
DVF Appoints New CEO
Sandra Campos joins the American fashion brand as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
DVF Appoints New CEO
Sandra Campos joins the American fashion brand as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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.