US retailers remain bullish on the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fuelled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.
US retailers remain bullish on the resilience of US consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fuelled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.
With stronger-than-expected sales, a higher annual forecast and a playbook built for tariff turbulence, TJX is proving that off-price is not just resilient but ascendant in fashion — leaving traditional retail competitors scrambling to keep up.
With stronger-than-expected sales, a higher annual forecast and a playbook built for tariff turbulence, TJX is proving that off-price is not just resilient but ascendant in fashion — leaving traditional retail competitors scrambling to keep up.
The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.
The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.
Trump has spent the last few months directing his ire at economic officials — first at the Fed, and now at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which collects and reports economic data.
Trump has spent the last few months directing his ire at economic officials — first at the Fed, and now at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which collects and reports economic data.
Had the truce not been extended through Nov. 10, US tariffs on Chinese goods would have jumped to at least 54% starting on August 12.
Had the truce not been extended through Nov. 10, US tariffs on Chinese goods would have jumped to at least 54% starting on August 12.
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.
As US president Donald Trump’s punishing new tariffs come into force, India is working towards becoming an apparel manufacturing powerhouse despite long-standing obstacles.
The US President’s move came hours after talks between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine failed to yield an immediate breakthrough.
The US President’s move came hours after talks between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine failed to yield an immediate breakthrough.
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek has front-loaded shipments to the US, is targeting American shoppers as they travel abroad and has raised its prices as it grapples with a new 39 percent US tariff on Swiss-made products.
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek has front-loaded shipments to the US, is targeting American shoppers as they travel abroad and has raised its prices as it grapples with a new 39 percent US tariff on Swiss-made products.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features ultra-fast-fashion brands in Mexico, China’s JD.com and the latest US tariffs on India, Bangladesh and Cambodia.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features ultra-fast-fashion brands in Mexico, China’s JD.com and the latest US tariffs on India, Bangladesh and Cambodia.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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.