The Q1 2026 fashion earnings season is the most revealing in years. Across luxury, sportswear, fast fashion and heritage retail, the results expose a single
While the broader MSCI Europe index grew 5.7% in Q1 2026, European consumer discretionary earnings fell more than 12% — well below the projected 2.4%
LuxExperience’s decision to sell The Outnet surprised many across the luxury sector. Once a pioneer in designer off-price, its sale highlights how complex the online
The luxury sector loves a comeback story and 2026 might just deliver one. After a year of flat growth and shaken consumers, Bain and Altagamma
The €4.7 billion sale of Kering Beauty to L’Oréal marks a decisive turn in the balance of power across the global beauty and luxury industries.
Influencer culture has taken us from surprise squeals over “gifted” bags and serums to AI avatars at Wimbledon. The question now: is the hype still
Retail’s long-standing addiction to promotions is becoming a strategic liability. As the first wave of 2025 earnings calls makes clear, discount-heavy tactics are no longer
Dupe culture isn’t a fad. It’s a smarter, savvier way to shop. Here’s how brands can respond in an era where “just as good” is
In times of crisis, beauty has always outperformed. But is that still true in 2025? And how much longer can the Lipstick Index really hold?
A decade-long strategic agreement signals confidence in the future of Saudi retail and urban evolution.
One of today’s biggest economic challenges is the shift from globalization to trade polarization, as nations prioritize domestic industries, strengthen barriers, and form regional alliances.
Move over, tarot cards. Retailers have a new oracle—and it’s powered by algorithms.
The U.S. retail industry’s 2025 forecast is in: The NRF is projecting $5.42 trillion in sales, but the real story is about consumer shifts, digital
Remember when retail used to be as simple as “sell, profit, repeat?” Well, not anymore. Now, it’s all about expanding without overextending, innovating without alienating,
U.S. holiday spending is set to rise, but the gains are uneven, driven by higher-income shoppers as others pull back. Retailers are stretching the season