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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Retail
Dr. Martens Is Ready for a Reboot
In her first interview, new chief brand officer Carla Murphy says the brand is “in motion for its next chapter,” leading with a heritage-heavy revamp that’s on full display at its new London flagship.
Dr. Martens Is Ready for a Reboot
In her first interview, new chief brand officer Carla Murphy says the brand is “in motion for its next chapter,” leading with a heritage-heavy revamp that’s on full display at its new London flagship.
Beauty
Brands Try to Get the Tone Right for Holiday 2025
From maximalist rage bait to anti-consumerism and ‘underconsumption,’ beauty labels grapple with holiday economic anxiety on the social media stage.
Brands Try to Get the Tone Right for Holiday 2025
From maximalist rage bait to anti-consumerism and ‘underconsumption,’ beauty labels grapple with holiday economic anxiety on the social media stage.
Workplace & Talent
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
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.
Beauty
Olive Young Beat Sephora in Korea. Now It’s Coming to the US.
South Korea’s largest beauty retailer cements its plans to become the next big global beauty retailer as it prepares to compete with Ulta Beauty and Sephora’s widening K-beauty sections in the states.
Olive Young Beat Sephora in Korea. Now It’s Coming to the US.
South Korea’s largest beauty retailer cements its plans to become the next big global beauty retailer as it prepares to compete with Ulta Beauty and Sephora’s widening K-beauty sections in the states.
Luxury
LVMH Nears China Store Openings as Luxury Demand Begins Recovery
Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany and Loro Piana are all slated to open multistory stores in Beijing this December, while Dior is also in talks to open a new location in Shanghai.
LVMH Nears China Store Openings as Luxury Demand Begins Recovery
Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany and Loro Piana are all slated to open multistory stores in Beijing this December, while Dior is also in talks to open a new location in Shanghai.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty Expands to Kuwait
The American retailer is continuing its global rollout with its first store in the Middle East on Nov. 7, featuring luxury brands like Augustinus Bader and Tom Ford Beauty.
Ulta Beauty Expands to Kuwait
The American retailer is continuing its global rollout with its first store in the Middle East on Nov. 7, featuring luxury brands like Augustinus Bader and Tom Ford Beauty.
Beauty
Why Fast-Fashion Retailers Can’t Crack Beauty
Stores like H&M, Zara and Primark are experimenting with selling makeup, hair care and fragrances. But as past experiments show, beauty is a tricky beast for mass retail.
Why Fast-Fashion Retailers Can’t Crack Beauty
Stores like H&M, Zara and Primark are experimenting with selling makeup, hair care and fragrances. But as past experiments show, beauty is a tricky beast for mass retail.
Beauty
Will Mikayla Nogueira’s Lip Kit Kill the Clean Girl?
As her label POV launches its first makeup products, the TikTok beauty star says the world is ready to go glam again.
Will Mikayla Nogueira’s Lip Kit Kill the Clean Girl?
As her label POV launches its first makeup products, the TikTok beauty star says the world is ready to go glam again.
Retail
Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
Inside Shein’s Fast-Fashion Fight in France
The online fashion giant is facing strong opposition in France from lawmakers, retailers and regulators who criticise its low-cost model and alleged unfair advantages.
Beauty
How ‘Made in Mexico’ Perfumes Won Over Niche Customers
Nimble niche perfumers like Xinú, Perfumérica and Laguna Cyprien are riding a wave of popularity with domestic customers and overseas visitors, and finding that building global brands doesn’t always mean US expansion.
How ‘Made in Mexico’ Perfumes Won Over Niche Customers
Nimble niche perfumers like Xinú, Perfumérica and Laguna Cyprien are riding a wave of popularity with domestic customers and overseas visitors, and finding that building global brands doesn’t always mean US expansion.
Partner Content
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
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.