Kurt Geiger and Levi’s are just two of the fashion brands who are recognizing the growth potential of Latin America as a retail market. The whole region is expect to grow as a retail market by around 9% annually over the next four years. The French government agency Business France...
This week, we talk about the recent boost in U.S. retail sales, the big conversations at the NRF conference, the legal battle between Uniqlo and Shein, and the Western-influenced Louis Vuitton show that kicked off Paris Fashion Week Men's.
As younger shoppers age into the peak of their purchasing power, retail brands are working to stay on top of how those consumers prefer to shop.
Processes like analyzing inventory allocation to stores and analyzing sales trends are all candidates for AI automation. But that doesn’t mean retailers have forgotten about the human element. Multiple executives in attendance at NRF said that talent is more important than ever. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, jobs...
Last week, luxury’s slowdown continued. In response, some luxury brands may start turning to lower price points.
Authentic Brands Group has made billions in the last five years by buying up retail brands and turning them into licenses, allowing other companies to pay for the right to use the brands’ trademarks and copyrights.
Frédéric Arnault, second-youngest son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, took over as CEO of LVMH Watches last week as the company seeks to become a major player in the space.
Several fashion brands are currently engaged in or have recently settled lawsuits over copyright infringement. It's a touchy issue at the best of times but the rise of generative AI, an ongoing economic downturn and the establishment of new and lightly regulated online marketplaces all serve to make these lawsuits...
This week, we discuss the abrupt departure of Jacquemus CEO Bastien Daguzan and what it means for the brand, the rebirth of Abercrombie & Fitch last year, and a scandal involving Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni.