Fashion
Puig buys majority stake in cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm
Puig buys majority stake in cosmetics brand Dr. Barbara Sturm
Sturm will retain a minority stake and remain as the company’s brand ambassador.
Pottery Barn Kids inks exclusive partnership with Aerin
The deal includes the first and only children’s home furnishings collection for both entities.
Victoria's Secret adopts AI for enhanced shopping experience
One of the features includes the use of a chatbot.
Wolverine World Wide sells Sperry to Authentic Brands, ALDO
The sale of the shoe brand became official on 10 January 2024.
Thai beauty e-commerce platform Konvy bags $11m for SEA expansion
The online beauty store features over 20,000 products.
Here's how LVMH Group achieves creative circularity goals under LIFE 360 plan
The group has offered circular services with a specialised team of repairers.
L'OCCITANE Group appoints Laurent Marteau as new Group CEO
He will succeed André J. Hoffmann who served as acting CEO and Vice Chairman.
China-based beauty retailer USHOPAL invests in fragrance brand DOCUMENTS
It marks the first equity investment of USHOPAL for a major Chinese brand.
Hermès expands China footprint with new Wuxi store
The 34th store in China presents a unique architecture referencing the landscape of the region.
Norway-based jewellery retailer Tom Wood enters Asian market with Tokyo flagship store
The store employs a contemporary and minimalist style for a cutting-edge customer experience.
Nearly half of SHEIN users are unfamiliar of circularity, despite popularity
62% of respondents revealed to be using the same SHEIN items over 10 items.
The Body Shop becomes the first beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations
All products have been certified by The Vegan Society.
CHARLES & KEITH introduces first exclusive showroom at new Japan flagship store
The new exclusive showroom will feature the brand’s new products to media and celebrities.
Shiseido to purchase Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare brand
The beauty brand will add to Shiseido’s robust prestige beauty portfolio.
Authentic Brands to bring Boardriders business to Japan and Taiwan
Several known brands under Boardriders include Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy and Element.
Global fashion retail sales to grow by 2% to 4% in 2024
Uncertainty remains over geopolitical, economic volatility and inflation concerns.
Wolverine Worldwide sells stake in China Merrell, Saucony JV
The sale is valued at $61m.
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