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Louis Vuitton taking next cruise show to New York

Louis Vuitton is heading to the Big Apple. The house's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière has decided to stage its next cruise show in New York on May 8, 2019, continuing his peripatetic voyage of the globe.

Modest fashion the new growth driver for luxury labels

The luxury industry needs to broaden its scope to grow further, adapting to the needs of new generations and targeting sub-cultures and minorities, according to Altagamma and Bain & Co.

Nordstrom pays price for overcharging error as shares dive

Shares in Nordstrom Inc slumped 9 percent after the U.S. department store operator reported disappointing same-store sales and said it had been forced to refund some of its credit card customers after overcharging them.

Andrea Panconesi opens New York pop up, and reveals his secrets

Andrea Panconesi, owner of LuisaViaRoma, the famed boutique in Florence, opens his first ever pop up in Manhattan on Friday. So, we met Andrea for his take on etailing, family businesses and not selling out to any fund.

"Representative" retailer Dia & Co raises $70 million in new funding
Plus-size retailer Dia & Co has raised $40 million in Series C funding, which joins the $30 million the company quietly raised in 2017.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Business

"Representative" retailer Dia & Co raises $70 million in new funding
Rue21 names Michael Appel as permanent CEO
After only five months, Laurie Van Brunt has stepped down from her role as CEO of the casual apparel retailer, leading the company to appoint former interim CEO Michael C. Appel to the position on a permanent basis.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Appointments

Rue21 names Michael Appel as permanent CEO
Beautycon launches month-long experiential pop-up in Los Angeles
Beautycon, the festival for beauty enthusiasts known for its principles of inclusivity and diversity, has launched its first experiential pop-up in Los Angeles. Beautycon Pop will run through December 16.

11/16/18 | Beauty | Retail

Beautycon launches month-long experiential pop-up in Los Angeles
NGOs call out Amazon and Ebay for selling mercury-laden skincare
Amazon and Ebay are in the crosshairs of over 50 environmental NGOs, who have accused the companies of selling mercury-laden cosmetics and skincare products.

11/16/18 | Beauty | Industry

NGOs call out Amazon and Ebay for selling mercury-laden skincare
Champion opens Boston store
Champion Athleticwear has opened its fourth brick-and-mortar store on Newbury street in Boston, Massachusetts.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Retail

Champion opens Boston store
Henkel launches new vegan beauty brand
Personal care brand Henkel, known for brands like Schwarzkopf and Dial, is doubling down on vegan beauty with the launch of a new brand.

11/16/18 | Beauty | Collection

Henkel launches new vegan beauty brand
Performance Days announces winners of 2018 awards
The Eco Performance Award for the best sustainable development has been given to a fabric from tech company Jou Jou Fish, and Green Threads and its "DPQ 1092 DWR" tear-resistant fabric has received the Performance Award.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Trade shows

Performance Days announces winners of 2018 awards
Thomas Pink relaunches as Pink Shirtmaker London
The heritage shirtmaker, which traces its roots back to 1984, has unveiled a new brand identity and name as part of a major overhaul designed to ensure it remains relevant in the ever-changing retail landscape.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Business

Thomas Pink relaunches as Pink Shirtmaker London
Early Black Friday could make or break Q4 retail results, study says
The biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, is almost upon us and retailers are going to have to discount much more than usual because the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday lands on the early side.

11/16/18 | Fashion | Business

Early Black Friday could make or break Q4 retail results, study says
Evening Standard targets US and UK with shoppable luxury content launch
London newspaper the Evening Standard has launched a new digital platform targeting high net worth individuals in the UK and North America and offering “quality lifestyle content" plus shoppable links.

11/16/18 | Luxury | Media

Evening Standard targets US and UK with shoppable luxury content launch