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In China’s Slowing Beauty Market, Big Brand Discounts Won’t Cut It
Expensive beauty hauls are a thing of the past for Evelyn Zhu. The Chinese branding professional says she now only spends on skin care essentials, …
Gulf Luxury Recommerce Market to Hit $780 Million by 2026, Chalhoub Group Forecasts
The luxury re-commerce market in the Gulf region is expected to hit a value as high as $780 million by 2026, up nearly 60 percent …
How Moon Boot Pushed Beyond the Après-Ski Market
Since its founding 50 years ago, Moon Boot has built a legacy around its signature oversized boot — so much so that the shoe was …
Shiseido ‘Fully Confident’ in Chinese Market Despite Sales Slide
Shiseido has doubled down on its commitment to China, even as it cuts its full-year forecast due to dampened local demand. Sales were down 10 …
In Market Share Battle, FedEx and UPS Target Retail Returns
As FedEx and United Parcel Service battle for market share in a delivery demand downturn, they are expanding returns services aimed at helping retailers slash …
China’s Biggest Winner in Singles Day Bonanza May Be PDD, Say Market Experts
As China’s e-commerce giants hunker down for battle this month in the world’s biggest shopping event, market pros are betting that Temu-owner PDD Holdings Inc. …
Can Technology Build a Better Market for Fashion’s Unused Fabrics?
Over the past several years, there’s been a flourishing movement of brands from Reformation to Marine Serre buying up deadstock fabrics unused by others and …
Inditex Places Order for Recycled Fibres Amid Industry Effort to Quell Market Jitters
Zara-owner Inditex has committed to buy 2,000 tonnes of fibre made using raw material supplied by textile-to-textile recycler Renewcell. The move is the latest sign …
What Birkenstock’s IPO Says About the Future of the Fashion Market
After a long lull, a blockbuster IPO is finally on the horizon for fashion. Birkenstock, the German brand that makes instantly recognisable leather-and-cork sandals, could …
Reference Studios and Anne Imhof to Drop Merchandise Line at Dover Street Market
Anne Imhof, the German visual artist known for her provocative performances, paintings and installations — including a 2021 exhibition of mirrors at the Palais de …
How Logo-Free Luxury Is Reshaping the Fashion Market
PARIS – Located on a quiet street in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, menswear boutique Beige Habilleur proposes a tight edit of Ring Jacket suits from Japan, …
The BoF Podcast | Dame Stephanie Shirley: “Men Told Me There Was No Market For Software Houses. We Proved Them Wrong.”
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Stitch Fix to Explore Exiting UK Market in 2024
Online personalized styling service firm Stitch Fix said on Tuesday it would explore exiting the UK market in its fiscal year 2024, blaming a weakening …
Adidas Wants to ‘Double Down’ on US market
Adidas, which has come under pressure after ending its lucrative Yeezy shoe partnership with Kanye West, is trying to grab a bigger slice of the …
LVMH is now first European company with market value of over USD 500B
French luxury goods giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, simply known as LVMH, has officially become the first company in Europe with a market …
LVMH’s Market Value Exceeds $500 Billion, a First in Europe
LVMH’s market value surpassed $500 billion, becoming the first European company to reach that milestone, thanks to booming sales of luxury goods in China and …
Walmart Maps Out Plan to Boost Market Share, Improve Efficiency
Walmart Inc.’s top executives predicted new market-share gains and showcased improvements in the retailer’s supply chain during two days of meetings, store visits and warehouse …
Bangladesh Fire: Hundreds of Firefighters Tackle Blaze in Huge Dhaka Clothing Market
Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilised in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, to battle a huge fire that raged through a popular clothing market and …
Market Analysis: Is This Luxury’s Watershed Moment in India?
Christian Dior will stage a fashion show in Mumbai today, presenting a collection of lavish garments referencing, among other things, traditional Indian silhouettes and embroidery …