Fashion, Retail Industry Weighs In on Jack Gross’ Legacy
From CEOs at major retail chains and well-known designers to celebrities and even a Major League Hall of Famer, Jack Gross has touched the lives of a vast number of people. Most point to…
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Ulta Beauty Launches UB Marketplace, Expanding E-commerce With 100 New Brands
Ulta Beauty’s marketplace is officially open for business, with 100 new brands on deck. According to the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer, UB Marketplace will expand Ulta’s e-commerce…
BNTO Launches AI Styling Agent and Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding
Having secured $15 million in series A funding earlier this year, BNTO, an AI-powered platform for renting, buying new, or secondhand, has debuted an AI styling agent. The financing was…
Colmar Opens Cable Car-shaped Pop-up in Milan Ahead of Winter Olympics
MILAN — Colmar has popped up at Milan’s Centrale train station, offering mountain aficionados fleeing the city for a winter getaway or Winter Olympics enthusiasts on their way to see the…
Shanghai Scene: From Villa House Retail to Trailblazing Omakase
Shanghai’s autumn may still feel like summer, but the city’s retail and lifestyle scene never stops evolving. Here are the latest shops, restaurants, and art experiences to explore during…
Velasca Eyes Wholesale Expansion Amid Retail Growth, Product Diversification
MILAN — Italian brand Velasca continues to expand its retail and online business, but is also starting to explore the potential of wholesale distribution as its total look collections gain…
Kurt Geiger’s a Bigger Contributor to Steve Madden Than First Thought
From retail doors to gross margin and even wholesale opportunities, Steve Madden Ltd.’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger is looking like a prescient move to some Wall Street analysts. BTIG’s…
Outdoor Retail Is Undergoing Its Own Boom and Bust Cycle
The outdoor retail sector is undergoing a much-needed reset. Changing consumer needs, especially among the younger demographic cohorts, have shifted how companies need to think about…
Keppel Reit to buy 75% stake in Sydney mall for A$393.8 million in first pure-play retail purchase
This marks its expansion into the retail sector, the manager’s chief executive says Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has entered an agreement to acquire a 75 per cent interest in…
A Big Reveal: Christen Unveils Plans for First Store in Paris
Talk about a big reveal. After teaming up with Jonathan Anderson on some of the most-talked-about shoes of Paris Fashion Week at Dior, Nina Christen is now revealing another big project —…
Travel Retail Grapples With Conversion
CANNES, France – Headwinds and tailwinds keep converging and buffeting the travel–retail industry as it navigates confused seas. The $70 billion-plus retail channel, led by fragrances and…
The Estée Lauder Cos. Fetes New Fragrance Boutiques
The Estée Lauder Cos. has taken its new store openings to the streets — literally. The beauty conglomerate recently christened four stores on Prince Street in Manhattan for respective…
Fullerton launches first retail fund under MAS’ S$5 billion EQDP initiative
It is offered as a collective investment scheme to retail, accredited and institutional investors in Singapore and selected international markets Fullerton Fund Management – one of the…
Fullerton launches first retail fund under MAS’ S$5 billion equity initiative
It is offered as a collective investment scheme to retail, accredited and institutional investors in Singapore and selected international markets Fullerton Fund Management – one of the…
The stars are aligning for Lendlease Reit to transform into a pure-play retail landlord
The potential sale of the trust’s Sky Complex office property and acquisition of PLQ Mall should excite unitholders Lendlease Global Commercial Reit (LReit) could be on the cusp of a…
How Asics Pulled Off the Most Ambitious Collaboration in Company History
As a general rule, sneaker collaborations tend to involve two brands, usually an athletic footwear company and a partner from the entertainment, fashion or retail spaces. In rare…
Vespa Opens Concept Store in Milan With Café to Boot
MILAN — Vespa is zooming ahead with its lifestyle push, unveiling Saturday its first “The Empty Space” concept store. Located a stone’s throw from the Duomo cathedral on Via Broletto,…
Jaded London Brings Its Retail World Tour to NYC, Hints at Future Permanent Store
Jaded London is continuing its world tour with a new pop-up shop in New York City. Open from now through the end of the year, the contemporary fashion brand has set up shop at 107 Grand…
EXCLUSIVE: 111Skin Opens Stand-alone Spa in the Plaza Hotel
The skin care brand 111Skin is making moves Stateside. The company cofounded by plastic surgeon Yannis Alexandrides and partner in business and life Eva Alexandridis is unveiling its first…
Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Suit That Alleged ‘Dark Patterns’ in Prime Sign-Ups
In the six-year time frame established in the settlement, anyone who “unsuccessfully attempted” to cancel their Prime subscription online is eligible to get paid up to $51 from Amazon.…
EXCLUSIVE: Experiential Wellness Concept 113 Spring Opens in SoHo With a Focus on Cognitive Longevity
An ephemeral wellness destination has landed in SoHo. The concept, 113 Spring, offers products, treatments and experiences centered around an ever-changing theme, opens Wednesday with its…
Galeries Lafayette Names Alexandre Liot Deputy CEO, Alix Morabito to Lead Offer and Purchasing
PARIS — French department store Galeries Lafayette has announced two senior appointments to its executive committee, promoting Alexandre Liot to deputy chief executive officer in charge of…
Daniel Kearns Talks Kent & Curwen Retail Expansion, Centenary Celebration
LONDON – British heritage brand Kent & Curwen is gearing up for its centenary celebration next year with an array of projects spanning fashion shows, retail activations, and…
American Express Reveals New Platinum Card Retail and Wellness Benefits, Revamps Amex App
With the launch of its refreshed American Express Platinum card, the card company has also revealed a slew of new benefits for its U.S. cardholders. With access to more than $3,500 in…