Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Mexico
Beauty
Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands
The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.
Ulta Beauty CEO Details Mexico Store Locations, Brands
The retailer announced that it will open locations in Guadalajara, León, Tijuana and Monterrey with over 300 brands. 35 of those names, including Half Magic, Snif and a host of K-beauty brands, will be new to the market.
Retail
Adidas Visits Indigenous Mexican Town to Apologise for Sandal Design
Following backlash received over the brand’s collaboration with Willy Chavarria, Adidas executives travelled to Mexico to apologise for a sandal-inspired shoe design that the Mexican government criticised as cultural appropriation.
Adidas Visits Indigenous Mexican Town to Apologise for Sandal Design
Following backlash received over the brand’s collaboration with Willy Chavarria, Adidas executives travelled to Mexico to apologise for a sandal-inspired shoe design that the Mexican government criticised as cultural appropriation.
Retail
Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
Luxury
Dior’s ‘Global Atelier’ Turns to Mexico
On Saturday, Dior landed in a rainy Mexico City to stage its latest destination show at Colegio San Ildefonso, a former Jesuit seminary turned canvas for Mexico’s great 20th-century muralists.
Dior’s ‘Global Atelier’ Turns to Mexico
On Saturday, Dior landed in a rainy Mexico City to stage its latest destination show at Colegio San Ildefonso, a former Jesuit seminary turned canvas for Mexico’s great 20th-century muralists.
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Global Markets
Sephora Eyes Mexican Expansion
The cosmetics giant will allocate an investment of more than 150 million Mexican pesos ($7.5 million) to open five new stores in the country by 2022 and boost its e-commerce operations.
Sephora Eyes Mexican Expansion
The cosmetics giant will allocate an investment of more than 150 million Mexican pesos ($7.5 million) to open five new stores in the country by 2022 and boost its e-commerce operations.
Global Markets
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Media
Vogue Mexico Cover Spotlights Transgender 'Muxe' Women
A culture of indigenous transgender women that has been part of southern Mexico's heritage for centuries is highlighted in the latest issue.
Vogue Mexico Cover Spotlights Transgender 'Muxe' Women
A culture of indigenous transgender women that has been part of southern Mexico's heritage for centuries is highlighted in the latest issue.
Luxury
Mexico Calls out Louis Vuitton for Using Traditional Pattern
In June, the Mexican government also questioned Carolina Herrera for 'cultural appropriation' of indigenous patterns.
Mexico Calls out Louis Vuitton for Using Traditional Pattern
In June, the Mexican government also questioned Carolina Herrera for 'cultural appropriation' of indigenous patterns.
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The News in Brief
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 was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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 turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
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.