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The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era
Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.

The End of Beauty’s Easy Growth Era
Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.

Trump Boosts New Tariff Rate to 15% a Day After Announcing 10%
The new announcement stirred up more economic turbulence as president Trump lashed out at the US Supreme Court.

Trump Boosts New Tariff Rate to 15% a Day After Announcing 10%
The new announcement stirred up more economic turbulence as president Trump lashed out at the US Supreme Court.

US Businesses Clamour for Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’

US Businesses Clamour for Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’

This Week: Gucci, Fendi and Marni Put to the Test
Kering, LVMH and OTB all have significant skin in the game this Milan Fashion Week with new designer runway debuts at storied Italian brands.

This Week: Gucci, Fendi and Marni Put to the Test
Kering, LVMH and OTB all have significant skin in the game this Milan Fashion Week with new designer runway debuts at storied Italian brands.

London’s Premier Party Photographer on the Art of Working a Room | The BoF Podcast
As camera phones and Instagram reshape access, control and distribution, Dave Benett speaks to Imran Amed about the enduring value of party photography.

London’s Premier Party Photographer on the Art of Working a Room | The BoF Podcast
As camera phones and Instagram reshape access, control and distribution, Dave Benett speaks to Imran Amed about the enduring value of party photography.

Saks Global Receives Final Approval for $1 Billion Loan After Addressing Vendor Complaints
The retailer resolved concerns raise by brands that their products on consignment would not be rendered as collateral in its bankruptcy process.

Saks Global Receives Final Approval for $1 Billion Loan After Addressing Vendor Complaints
The retailer resolved concerns raise by brands that their products on consignment would not be rendered as collateral in its bankruptcy process.

The Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling: What Fashion Needs to Know
A majority of justices struck down the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, setting the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

The Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling: What Fashion Needs to Know
A majority of justices struck down the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, setting the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution
Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.

Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution
Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.

US Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
The ruling strikes down the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent a shockwave through the fashion industry and sets the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

US Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
The ruling strikes down the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent a shockwave through the fashion industry and sets the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

Inside Sephora’s Bet on Biotech
Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.

Inside Sephora’s Bet on Biotech
Biotech skincare brand Mother Science will debut on Sephora next week as the retailer accelerates its push into lab-developed beauty alongside brands like U Beauty.

Challenger Brands Are Still Thriving in Sneakers
New Balance revealed its financial numbers for 2025. They paint a very positive picture for all challenger brands in the sportswear space.

Challenger Brands Are Still Thriving in Sneakers
New Balance revealed its financial numbers for 2025. They paint a very positive picture for all challenger brands in the sportswear space.

Primark’s Fast-Fashion Crown Slips With Shoppers Lured to Shein
The retailer is battling against competitors offering even lower prices online while also contending with economic conditions hurting retailers across the UK and Europe.

Primark’s Fast-Fashion Crown Slips With Shoppers Lured to Shein
The retailer is battling against competitors offering even lower prices online while also contending with economic conditions hurting retailers across the UK and Europe.