Beauty
As TikTok Shop Expands in Europe, Will It Unlock New Opportunities for Beauty Brands?
PARIS — Continental Europe is a next frontier for TikTok Shop, creating huge potential for beauty and personal care brands. The platform…
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Where Molteni Group Sees Opportunities in the High Seas
MILAN — Molteni&C has just furnished private residences on two vessels for Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of shipping and…
Business
Despite Tariffs, U.S. Remains a Priority for French Ski Brand Fusalp Says CEO Pascal Conte-Jodra
PARIS — French legacy skiwear brand Fusalp has its sights set on U.S. expansion, despite the 20 percent levy on European Union goods…
Business
Haworth Lifestyle Readies for Acquisitions as It Nears 1 Billion Euros in Sales
MILAN — Haworth Lifestyle, which is home to top European furniture and home firms Poltrona Frau, Cassina, Cappellini and Zanotta, is…
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EXCLUSIVE: Casablanca to Open in Beverly Hills in July
Casablanca is opening shop in Beverly Hills, WWD has learned exclusively. Founded by Charaf Tajer in 2018, blending elements of streetwear…
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Noah Opens 199, an Elevated Retail Experience on Mulberry Street
If you’ve got the space, put it to good use. That could be the mantra for Noah, the buzzy New York-based brand founded by Brendon…
Celebrity
Khloé Kardashian’s Good American Advances Its Retail Agenda
Billboard Women in Music 2025 Good American, the denim-centric brand cofounded by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede, has revved up its…
Business
NRF Forecast: Retail Sales Still Growing but Pace Slowing in 2025
Billboard Women in Music 2025 Consumer spending is not unraveling but the spectre of tariffs and persisting inflation is dragging down…
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EXCLUSIVE: Step Inside Acqua di Parma’s New Store in Paris
Billboard Women in Music 2025 MILAN — Acqua di Parma is saying “Buongiorno” to Paris on Wednesday by opening the doors of a new flagship,…
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AI-driven Insights Reveal Key Trends Shaping Outdoor Consumer Buying Decisions and Preferences
Billboard Women in Music 2025 After seeing a surge during the pandemic, the outdoor category reached new heights with performance brands…
Business
EY Future Consumer Index Reveals Dramatic Shifts in Shopper Behavior Amid Inflation and Rising Costs
Shoppers and brands now operate according to completely new principles in a consumer environment that is undergoing rapid transformation.…
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Accessories Brand Misela Lands Stateside With Bond Street Boutique
Misela is kicking off its Stateside expansion with a new brick-and-mortar store. The accessories brand, founded in 2008 by Serra Türker…
Celebrity
Khloé Kardashian’s Good American Brings Size-inclusive Denim to Atlanta
Good American, cofounded by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede, has opened its first location in Atlanta. Located at Lenox Square mall, it’s…
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Virginia Norris Launches London-based Agency, Virginia and Partners
A NEW DAY: London’s public relations network is getting more niche by the day. Virginia Norris, a seasoned London-based publicist, has set…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: LVMH Reunites Le Bon Marché and La Samaritaine Department Stores in New Division
PARIS — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has created a new governance structure reuniting its two Paris department stores, Le Bon Marché…
Business
H&M Net Profit Down 53% in Fiscal Q1 As Gross Margin Contracts
PARIS – Hennes & Mauritz AB said net profit halved in the first quarter as its gross margin came under pressure from markdowns, ongoing…
Business
Giglio.com Feels Luxury Slowdown in 2024, Inches Closer to Breakeven
MILAN – Italy’s Giglio.com was not immune to the slowdown in luxury spending las year. Amid an iffy outlook for luxury players and many of…
Beauty
Meet the Rising Fragrance Brands Netting Millions in Sales on TikTok Shop
From men’s fragrances to body mists to “blind buys” and beyond — today’s fragrance trends are raging on TikTok Shop. The e-tailer is…
Beauty
What Beauty Shoppers Bought During Q1, According to Sephora, Macy’s, Walmart and More
Beauty was in full swing this quarter. While there are signs that the category could be next in line for a slowdown, according to…
Business
Martin Miller, Architect of Cremieux-Dillard’s Deal, Dies at 94
Martin Miller, a well-known fixture in the apparel industry who brokered a deal between Dillard’s Department Stores and the Daniel…
Business
Optera CEO on Overcoming Sustainability Challenges in Retail: Strategies for Supply Chain Decarbonization
As climate goals become more urgent and regulatory pressures intensify, retailers are at a pivotal moment in their sustainability…
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How Manhattan’s Union Square Is Shaping Up
Like other pockets of New York City that are rebounding post pandemic, Union Square is fast evolving and with a burgeoning presence of…
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Brands Anticipate Increased Retail Media Budgets Amid Measurable Challenges
Seventy percent of companies surveyed in The Path to Purchase Institute’s 2025 Annual Trends Study reported plans to increase their retail…
Business
Visionnaire Sets the Tone With Milan Showroom Revamp, Gears Up for London and Shanghai Openings
MILAN — Outfitted with an art space and a vegan bistro, upscale Italian design firm Visionnaire wants end consumers to hang out a while.…