Telegram has become an increasingly valuable marketing channel for fashion brands operating in markets like Russia and Iran, where restrictions on freedom of expression make the encrypted app wildly popular.
Telegram has become an increasingly valuable marketing channel for fashion brands operating in markets like Russia and Iran, where restrictions on freedom of expression make the encrypted app wildly popular.
As if Covid-19 hasn’t already done enough damage to the fashion industry, intellectual property experts are now warning that it has also left the door open for counterfeit products to proliferate at an unprecedented pace.
As if Covid-19 hasn’t already done enough damage to the fashion industry, intellectual property experts are now warning that it has also left the door open for counterfeit products to proliferate at an unprecedented pace.
The pandemic shone a spotlight on African e-commerce giants like Jumia, Konga and Takealot but now there is a race to become the fashion gateway for the continent. Which specialist etailer will win?
The pandemic shone a spotlight on African e-commerce giants like Jumia, Konga and Takealot but now there is a race to become the fashion gateway for the continent. Which specialist etailer will win?
Every US-based fashion company that does business with China or with Chinese consumers will be impacted by a ban on WeChat, but some brands will be hit harder than others.
Every US-based fashion company that does business with China or with Chinese consumers will be impacted by a ban on WeChat, but some brands will be hit harder than others.
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An explosion that rocked Beirut this week damaged or destroyed the headquarters of internationally renowned couturiers like Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad and Rabih Kayrouz and came at a time when Lebanon was already facing economic collapse and the coronavirus.
An explosion that rocked Beirut this week damaged or destroyed the headquarters of internationally renowned couturiers like Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad and Rabih Kayrouz and came at a time when Lebanon was already facing economic collapse and the coronavirus.
During lockdown Indian e-commerce platforms attracted a bonanza of international investment from the likes of Facebook and a fund backed by LVMH. What can fashion brands do now to tap into this complicated but colossal $43 billion opportunity?
During lockdown Indian e-commerce platforms attracted a bonanza of international investment from the likes of Facebook and a fund backed by LVMH. What can fashion brands do now to tap into this complicated but colossal $43 billion opportunity?
Line is inextricably woven into the lives of Japanese consumers but fashion brands have not yet fully leveraged the app. Here’s how to use it to get more out of Japan’s $79 billion fashion market.
Line is inextricably woven into the lives of Japanese consumers but fashion brands have not yet fully leveraged the app. Here’s how to use it to get more out of Japan’s $79 billion fashion market.
Tight new restrictions could mean trouble — and relief — for brands who have made livestreaming a key part of their sales strategy. But the Chinese government isn’t the only thing worrying brands about the booming channel.
Tight new restrictions could mean trouble — and relief — for brands who have made livestreaming a key part of their sales strategy. But the Chinese government isn’t the only thing worrying brands about the booming channel.
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New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?
New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?
Brands can learn a lot from the case of Michael Jordan vs Qiaodan Sports. Not only does it provide a cautionary tale about protecting IP rights in China but the legal dispute also shines a new light on the $3 billion sneaker brand at a time of rapid growth.
Brands can learn a lot from the case of Michael Jordan vs Qiaodan Sports. Not only does it provide a cautionary tale about protecting IP rights in China but the legal dispute also shines a new light on the $3 billion sneaker brand at a time of rapid growth.
A new outbreak in Beijing is bad news for China’s recovery but how serious is it for retail in the capital and for brands reliant on the broader national market?
A new outbreak in Beijing is bad news for China’s recovery but how serious is it for retail in the capital and for brands reliant on the broader national market?
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.