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.
stores
Retail
Lacoste Ups Its US Ambitions With New York Flagship
The new store is part of a plan to fuel sales growth in the US, a key market for its tennis-centric sportswear. But Lacoste faces new headwinds, including Trump’s tariffs, new levels of US uncertainty and increased competition for prime tennis positioning.
Lacoste Ups Its US Ambitions With New York Flagship
The new store is part of a plan to fuel sales growth in the US, a key market for its tennis-centric sportswear. But Lacoste faces new headwinds, including Trump’s tariffs, new levels of US uncertainty and increased competition for prime tennis positioning.
Marketing
Actual Y2K Brands Want In on the Y2K Trend
From Ugg to Milani to True Religion, popular early-aughts brands are leaning into “newstalgia” — striking a balance between reminding consumers of their glory days and offering something fresh to stay relevant across generations.
Actual Y2K Brands Want In on the Y2K Trend
From Ugg to Milani to True Religion, popular early-aughts brands are leaning into “newstalgia” — striking a balance between reminding consumers of their glory days and offering something fresh to stay relevant across generations.
Beauty
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
In a beauty market obsessed with new, younger labels often have the advantage. But a set of older brands are doubling-down on their legacies via retail spaces, redesigns and reeducation to secure future growth.
Retail
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
How Retailers Are Bracing for a Potentially Grim Year
Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth.
Direct-to-Consumer
Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Retail
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store
After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.
Beauty
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?
The once-promising sector is now facing setbacks in the US. As mainstream retailers retreat and social media censorship restricts digital marketing, brands are rethinking their approach to retail partnerships and are finding creative ways to navigate the shift towards cultural conservatism.
Beauty
A TikTok-Famous Brand Gets Ready for Life Offline
Liverpool-based mass cosmetics brand Made by Mitchell was on the brink of closure when TikTok Shop made it a star. Now it has its sights set on making a splash in wholesale, too.
A TikTok-Famous Brand Gets Ready for Life Offline
Liverpool-based mass cosmetics brand Made by Mitchell was on the brink of closure when TikTok Shop made it a star. Now it has its sights set on making a splash in wholesale, too.
Beauty
The Beauty Slowdown, Explained
The four biggest beauty conglomerates all recently reported disappointing sales, and consumers are tiring even of once white-hot brands like Cerave and Drunk Elephant. A rebound will require agility and adjusted expectations.
The Beauty Slowdown, Explained
The four biggest beauty conglomerates all recently reported disappointing sales, and consumers are tiring even of once white-hot brands like Cerave and Drunk Elephant. A rebound will require agility and adjusted expectations.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Brands Can Make It Easier for Consumers to Shop Everywhere
Linking online and offline selling channels increases the odds of turning fickle shoppers into a loyal following.
How Brands Can Make It Easier for Consumers to Shop Everywhere
Linking online and offline selling channels increases the odds of turning fickle shoppers into a loyal following.
Beauty
How to Get Into — And Stay In — Sephora
Top retailers like Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Target have kingmaking power in the beauty industry. Securing a spot and ensuring it goes off with a bang are becoming even more complex endeavours.
How to Get Into — And Stay In — Sephora
Top retailers like Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Target have kingmaking power in the beauty industry. Securing a spot and ensuring it goes off with a bang are becoming even more complex endeavours.
Workplace & Talent
Can Fashion Be Inclusive Without Saying ‘DEI’?
Brands, retailers and their employees are negotiating a new approach to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for the Trump era — and that often means avoiding the term itself.
Can Fashion Be Inclusive Without Saying ‘DEI’?
Brands, retailers and their employees are negotiating a new approach to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for the Trump era — and that often means avoiding the term itself.
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.