The chief executive of the one of the world’s largest luxury watch retailers has said that despite reports of a watch industry recession, demand for …
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How Can Canada’s Retail Renaissance Survive the Onslaught of Trump’s Tariffs?
Last week, former Governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada and newly-elected Liberal party leader Mark Carney became Canada’s new Prime …
What Next for Mike Ashley’s Patchwork Retail Empire?
The lush green fields, scattering of farm buildings and 12th-century splendour of nearby Coombe Abbey that surround the small village of Ansty in Warwickshire are …
Bringing the French Pharmacy to American Retail
French fashion brands like Sézane and Pòlene have made waves stateside — now, French beauty labels are hoping to do the same. To beauty tourists, …
Forever 21: The Next Retail Chain to Disappear?
Updated on March 11th, 2025 If you’ve got a Forever 21 in your local mall, you might want to shop there soon — it could …
Horst Paulmann, Billionaire Who Built Retail Empire, Dies at 89
Horst Paulmann, the German-born billionaire who founded South America’s largest retailer by sales, Chile’s Cencosud SA, has died. He was 89. He died peacefully in …
Abercrombie & Fitch Deepens Retail Gloom With Tepid Forecast, Shares
Abercrombie & Fitch joined other US retailers in forecasting weak annual sales growth and warned of softer demand heading into spring for its namesake brand, …
Olaplex Sales Slide 9.8%, Specialty Retail Recovers
Olaplex’s sales declined 9.8 percent in its fourth-quarter earnings to $100.7 million, with a particular miss in its professional salon channel, which dropped 27.1 percent …
Paris’ Printemps Knows What’s Missing From American Retail
American department stores have tried everything to draw shoppers into their stores again: smaller locations, bigger locations, going upscale, going mass, seasonal pop-ups, exclusive collaborations, …
TJX Tops Analyst Estimates and Projects Rare Retail Optimism
Off-price retailer TJX Cos. reported positive quarterly results, rebounding after its TJ Maxx and Marshalls brands saw softer-than-anticipated sales last quarter. The company’s revenue of …
This Week: Trump’s Tariffs, New York Fashion Week, Retail Earnings
On Saturday, the Trump administration implemented 25 percent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 percent levy on goods …
Decoding Fashion and Retail Priorities With BoF and Shopify
As the National Retail Federation’s annual conference again took over New York’s Javits Center, BoF and Shopify joined forces to unite executives and tech leaders …
Primark-Owner ABF Cuts Guidance on Tough UK Retail Market
Associated British Foods Plc cut guidance for sales growth at its Primark discount fashion retailer, blaming weak UK consumer sentiment. The British conglomerate, which also …
Will Global Retail Giants’ Big Bet on American Consumers Pay Off?
For a growing number of European and Asian fashion brands, America is the land of opportunity. A host of international retail giants are aggressively expanding …
US Retail Sales Broadly Advance, Capping a Solid Holiday Season
US retail sales broadly advanced in December, indicating strong consumer demand to wrap up the holiday season. The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for …
The Next Step for Retail AI Is Bringing It Into the Store
It’s time for AI to get physical. At the National Retail Federation’s annual conference in New York this week, one opportunity discussed by both brands …
US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in November
US retail sales increased in more than expected in November amid an acceleration in motor vehicle purchases, consistent with strong underlying momentum in the economy …
Urban Outfitters Defies Retail Woes on Anthropologie Sales Gains
Urban Outfitters Inc. reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in the third quarter, led by its Anthropologie brand. Sales at stores open at least 12 months rose …
Nordstrom Bumps Up Annual Outlook, Sidestepping Retail Weakness
Nordstrom Inc. raised the lower end of its annual sales guidance after its off-price and flagship chains reported quarterly growth that was better than expected …
Thailand Is Becoming a Luxury Retail Powerhouse
Thailand’s booming luxury market is about to go into overdrive with the opening of a $3.2 billion upscale shopping district in the capital’s diplomatic quarter. …