What women’s soccer fans can teach brands about building loyalty
I’ve lived in the United States long enough to call it soccer now—but where I come from, it’s most definitely football, and it is life. I grew up 20 minutes from Dens Park, home to…
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Thousands of Reviews and Product Breakdowns Later, I've ID'd the 9 Best Korean Skincare Brands
My skin has gone through a lot of eras, and I haven't always documented or shared them with pride. While I appreciate how far I've come with my approach to skincare since kicking off my…
Prana President Outlines Her Blueprint for Brand’s Growth
Tricia Shumavon has a long to-do list. The president of Prana joined the brand two years ago after spending 16 years at some of the industry’s top brands including Gap, American Eagle,…
Ulta Beauty Details Mexican Expansion, Including Locations and Brands
Ulta Beauty has released more details about its expansion into Mexico. Via a joint venture with Grupo Axo, the first store in Mexico opened on Aug. 21 at Antara Fashion Hall in Mexico…
Hybrid-focused Japanese automaker Suzuki “not too worried” about EV-first China brands like BYD
China electric vehicle (EV) brands are making fast and furious sales in the Asia-Pacific, but Japanese carmaker Suzuki is not going head-to-head with them. Recognising that the EV wave is…
Luxury Western Boot Brands Find Clientele in Celebrities and More Wealthy Customers
It costs $28,000 for a pair of Miron Crosby cowboy boots and an astrological reading. This was one of the options listed as part of Neiman Marcus’ annual Fantasy Gifts holiday guide in…
Brands Retool Qixi Strategy Amid China Slowdown
With no signs of immediate recovery — despite a recent stock market rally — luxury and fashion brands have continued to hold back on localized campaigns in China. That meant this year’s…
Brides are asking brands for free wedding swag—and posting the hauls on TikTok
When an influencer gets married, it’s safe to assume much of the cost, from venue decor to personalized invitations, has been comped in exchange for content. Now brides with smaller, more…
A New Book Peels Back the Curtain on Condé Nast’s Media Empire and Cultural Influence, Plus Creative Directors at Luxury Brands Must Adapt Their Vision in an Ever-changing Market
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Michael Grynbaum to discuss his new book “Empire of the…
Destination XL to Reduce Percentage of National Brands
National brands are about to get less play in Destination XL stores. On Wednesday, the Canton, Mass.-based men’s big and tall retailer slipped into the red in the second quarter and its…
The brands were ready for Taylor Swift’s engagement
Taylor Swift posted an announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce at around noon E.T. on August 26. By 12:30, Sour Patch Kids, Duolingo, and Buffalo Wild Wings had all tweeted about…
Top 10 Bestselling Brands on Sephora.com and Ulta.com During H1
During the first half of 2025, consumers flocked to Ulta.com and Sephora.com to stock up on their beauty faves and several brands stood out, according to data from Navigo Marketing sourced…
The 16 Best Affordable Jewelry Brands for Luxe Style Without the Splurge
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Investing in quality jewelry…
The FDA’s radioactive shrimp recall now includes more brands: See the full list of impacted products
Southwind Foods has issued a voluntary recall of frozen shrimp products due to potential radioactive contamination, according to the company and an alert issued Thursday by the Food and…
The 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands
WWD Beauty Inc took a variety of sources into account to compile the 2025 Power Brands list, including our own reporting. For the 2025 iteration of this franchise, we also asked featured…
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Willy Chavarria and Van Cleef & Arpels Are the Most Sought-Out Brands on eBay
Ahead of eBay’s Endless Runway shows upcoming for fashion month, the e-commerce platform has released its latest Watchlist trend report for the fall season with insights from its resident…
Guess to go private in US$1.4 billion deal with Authentic Brands, co-founders and CEO
Guess said on Wednesday (Aug 20) it has agreed to be taken private by a group, including its co-founders, CEO and Reebok-owner Authentic Brands, in a deal valuing the designer apparel…
Zachary Leon Solomon, Industry Veteran Who Led Designer and Retail Brands, Dead at 91
Zachary Leon Solomon, who through a long career in fashion and retail presided over such high-profile brands as Perry Ellis, Adrienne Vittadini and Ellen Tracy, died Aug. 15. Solomon…
We're Over Halfway Through 2025, and 90% of what I've Bought So Far Is From These 11 Brands
As a fashion editor, there are countless fashion brands on my radar, with new ones launching routinely. And while I love adding a variety of brands to my own personal wardrobe, there are…
The Key to Smelling Cool and European Is *This* Legacy Brand's Newest Launch
Can you really call something a nostalgic perfume if you still wear it just as often as all your other fragrances? That's the question I ask myself every time I spritz on Juicy Couture's…
The 19 Best Affordable Handbag Brands That Ooze Luxury, According to Experts
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Once upon a time, “It” bags…
The invisible architects: How can ingredient brands scale?
It’s the story as old as (industrial) time. In the design/innovation world, not every great result will carry its maker’s name. There are some notable exceptions. Corning is the widely…
Why brands need to court AI agents
In the next 24 months, your most valuable customer may never visit your site, click your ad, or read your email. Imagine this scenario: You have a lake holiday coming up in two weeks.…
If You Can Identify 11/13 Of These Fake TV And Movie Brands, You're A Certified Pop Culture Genius
Fake TV And Movie Brands Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes Some of the most iconic TV shows and movies go all out when it comes to world-building — from elaborate sets to the over-the-top…