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Swiss Watch Exports Resume Slump as US Rebound Proves Short Lived
Exports fell 3.6 percent in January, led by a decline in the most expensive precious metal watches and a slump in the US market.
Swiss Watch Exports Resume Slump as US Rebound Proves Short Lived
Exports fell 3.6 percent in January, led by a decline in the most expensive precious metal watches and a slump in the US market.
Can Sporty & Rich’s Emily Oberg Break the Founder-CEO Curse?
Oberg stepped into the top job at her startup last August. In an exclusive interview with The Business of Fashion, she explained how she plans to scale her business while sidestepping the ‘founder’s ego’ problem that has doomed many emerging brands.
Can Sporty & Rich’s Emily Oberg Break the Founder-CEO Curse?
Oberg stepped into the top job at her startup last August. In an exclusive interview with The Business of Fashion, she explained how she plans to scale her business while sidestepping the ‘founder’s ego’ problem that has doomed many emerging brands.
Want to Know What Consumers Think? Ask an AI-Generated Focus Group.
Synthetic consumer research, where AI is used to simulate shoppers, is emerging as a cutting-edge way for brands and retailers to better understand their customers and test everything from products to marketing campaigns before they launch.
Want to Know What Consumers Think? Ask an AI-Generated Focus Group.
Synthetic consumer research, where AI is used to simulate shoppers, is emerging as a cutting-edge way for brands and retailers to better understand their customers and test everything from products to marketing campaigns before they launch.
At Siam Piwat, Capturing Thailand’s Growing Retail Opportunity
With Thailand’s luxury retail industry positioned for growth in 2026, Siam Piwat’s CEO Chadatip Chutrakul discusses the strategy behind the retail and development group’s experiential shopping mall Iconsiam, its global influence and how the group seeks to position Thailand as a world-class retail destination.
At Siam Piwat, Capturing Thailand’s Growing Retail Opportunity
With Thailand’s luxury retail industry positioned for growth in 2026, Siam Piwat’s CEO Chadatip Chutrakul discusses the strategy behind the retail and development group’s experiential shopping mall Iconsiam, its global influence and how the group seeks to position Thailand as a world-class retail destination.
Gold House and Stetson to Auction ‘Year of the Horse’ Cowboy Hat Collaboration
Auction proceeds for the partnership, which serves to honour the early Chinese immigrants who laboured on the Transcontinental Railroad, will support Gold House’s operations.
Gold House and Stetson to Auction ‘Year of the Horse’ Cowboy Hat Collaboration
Auction proceeds for the partnership, which serves to honour the early Chinese immigrants who laboured on the Transcontinental Railroad, will support Gold House’s operations.
EBay Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion
With the purchase, the e-commerce giant is gaining a critical foothold with younger shoppers and will expand its share in luxury resale.
EBay Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion
With the purchase, the e-commerce giant is gaining a critical foothold with younger shoppers and will expand its share in luxury resale.
Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty Closes
The label is no longer available at Sephora, which was its last available sales channel following an earlier shutdown of its online shop.
Gwen Stefani’s Gxve Beauty Closes
The label is no longer available at Sephora, which was its last available sales channel following an earlier shutdown of its online shop.
Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.
Brendon Babenzien Exits J.Crew
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.
Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.
Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.
How Dior and Chanel Are Winning Back Aspirational Shoppers | The Debrief
Retail correspondent Joan Kennedy explains how Dior and Chanel are expanding lower-priced handbags and accessories to win back aspirational shoppers after years of steep price hikes.
How Dior and Chanel Are Winning Back Aspirational Shoppers | The Debrief
Retail correspondent Joan Kennedy explains how Dior and Chanel are expanding lower-priced handbags and accessories to win back aspirational shoppers after years of steep price hikes.
Luxury Retailer Ssense’s Founders Get Buyout Approval, Deal Closes
A founder-led buyout of the Canadian luxury fashion retailer was approved by the Quebec Superior Court, allowing the founding brothers to acquire the company out of bankruptcy despite objections from a group of lenders who sought liquidation.
Luxury Retailer Ssense’s Founders Get Buyout Approval, Deal Closes
A founder-led buyout of the Canadian luxury fashion retailer was approved by the Quebec Superior Court, allowing the founding brothers to acquire the company out of bankruptcy despite objections from a group of lenders who sought liquidation.
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.
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.