Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings
The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.
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Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic
From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.
Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic
From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.
Retail
How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online
Millions of consumers — particularly older ones — say they may not shop in stores until there’s a coronavirus vaccine. Many aren't big fans of e-commerce, either. Here’s how to keep them spending.
How to Reach Customers Who Still Don't Like Shopping for Clothes Online
Millions of consumers — particularly older ones — say they may not shop in stores until there’s a coronavirus vaccine. Many aren't big fans of e-commerce, either. Here’s how to keep them spending.
News & Analysis
How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
Luxury
Inside Luxury's Personal Shopping Wars
Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion and other e-commerce players are courting the 1 percent with private dinners, personal shoppers and couture.
Inside Luxury's Personal Shopping Wars
Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion and other e-commerce players are courting the 1 percent with private dinners, personal shoppers and couture.
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Retail
China E-Commerce Confusion Catches Australian Retailers on The Hop
Australian online exports to China have become a market susceptible to consumer fickleness, nuanced regulatory changes and the whims of tens of thousands of "daigou" shoppers.
China E-Commerce Confusion Catches Australian Retailers on The Hop
Australian online exports to China have become a market susceptible to consumer fickleness, nuanced regulatory changes and the whims of tens of thousands of "daigou" shoppers.
Technology
Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?
With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.
Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?
With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.
Luxury
The Growing Business of Private Clients
Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.
The Growing Business of Private Clients
Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.
Technology
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
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Retail
How Personal Shopping Makes People Spend
At the luxury level, personal shopping services make customers spend significantly more. How do these services work? And can they work on the high street?
How Personal Shopping Makes People Spend
At the luxury level, personal shopping services make customers spend significantly more. How do these services work? And can they work on the high street?
Global Markets
Chinese Shopping Agents Cash in on Russian Currency Slide
Chinese workers and overseas students in Russia have been snapping up goods at low prices caused by the steep fall in Russian rouble rates before brands can adjust them. These shopping agents, known as "daigou," stockpile the products before selling them at a profit to buyers back home.
Chinese Shopping Agents Cash in on Russian Currency Slide
Chinese workers and overseas students in Russia have been snapping up goods at low prices caused by the steep fall in Russian rouble rates before brands can adjust them. These shopping agents, known as "daigou," stockpile the products before selling them at a profit to buyers back home.
News & Analysis
It Takes a Lot of Money to Look This Good
"The recession may not be over, and retail sales in many quarters have slowed, but American women who can afford it are still willing to pay for
It Takes a Lot of Money to Look This Good
"The recession may not be over, and retail sales in many quarters have slowed, but American women who can afford it are still willing to pay for
Technology
A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper
London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.
A Personal Stylist for Every Shopper
London-based start-up Thread, which has attracted a number of influential investors, advisors and retail partners, is building a scalable personal styling service with an ingenious blend of human stylists and intelligent algorithms.
The News in Brief
Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.
Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices
The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO
Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.
Sportswear Brand On Sees Possible Boost From Lower US Tariff Rate
The Swiss sportswear brand forecast at least 23 percent sales growth in 2026 and an increase in its annual profit margin.
Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT
The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show
Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.