Can Fashion Stop Wasting So Much Water?
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability p...
Showing posts with label The Business of Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Business of Fashion. Show all posts
Friday, March 6, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it w...
Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained
The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it k...
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US health...
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands ...
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Worldview | Middle East Retailers Rattled by Escalating Iran Conflict
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers, Vietnam’s textile exporters and...
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Let’s Get Physical: Getting to Grips with Demna’s New Gucci
The hottest show in Milan confounded, even inflamed, those seeking a clear answer to the question: Can Demna save Gucci? What we got was an ...
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Social Media Trap
Unexpected new features and algorithmic changes at Instagram and TikTok are a reminder that brands and creators can’t become overly reliant ...
Thursday, February 26, 2026
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance ...
How Big Can an ‘Indie’ Brand Get?
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao reports on two of the industry’s favourite young brands: Starface and Fara Homidi.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Steven Madden Yanked Guidance After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Chief executive Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the sudden change in trade policy makes it difficult to calculate the cost of tariffs in the ...
TJX Cos Forecasts Muted Annual Sales and Profit as Consumers Curb Spending
The TJ Maxx and Marshalls parent faces mounting concerns over declining nice-to-have purchases as living costs rise and margin pressures i...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Trump’s Options After the Supreme Court Said His Tariffs Are Illegal
Hours after the Supreme Court issued its decision, Trump began relying on alternative legislation to try to rebuild his tariff wall.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Ulta Beauty’s Big Branding Play; Why Conglomerates Should Consolidate
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao looks at the Midwestern retailer’s attempts to be a brand destination, along with the dismal state of independen...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Opinion: Online Shopping Could Be AI’s Next Victim
The more conversational commerce becomes, the more important generative engine optimisation will be, writes Andrea Felsted.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
OTB Sales, Profit Slide as China and Europe Drag
The owner of Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Margiela says sales fell 4.8 percent in 2025, likely ‘one of the most challenging years’ for the ...
Monday, February 16, 2026
Fashion’s Sustainability Pressure Test
A new PETA investigation is reigniting animal welfare scrutiny in ‘responsible’ mohair supply chains just as Vinted deepens its US push in N...
Friday, February 13, 2026
Kering and Coty in Discussion to Sell Gucci Beauty License to L’Oréal
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said on Friday the French beauty giant would welcome gaining access to the Gucci licence earlier than 2028, a...
