A week ago, retail veteran Adrienne Lazarus visited Aritzia in The Westchester mall in White Plains,…
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Why Diwali Is Now a Key Business Moment for Harrods
LONDON — This week Harrods and Gaurav Gupta hosted a theatrical couture evening inspired by the…
Luxury Hotels Embrace Human Connection in AI-Driven Hospitality
MILAN — Luxury hospitality is entering a dynamic chapter, with a flurry of openings scheduled for…
Sam Archibald on Transforming Fanatics Commerce Into a $7 Billion Sports Merchandising Powerhouse
On the surface, it may seem like a far cry from Macy’s. But there are actually…
Apple Closes Paris Stores Amid Protests; Art Basel Ends Early
PARIS — Apple will close all three of its Paris stores on Saturday as retailers across…
Louis Vuitton Names Hector Muelas its Chief Brand Creative O?cer
Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas chief brand creative o?cer, e?ective Nov. 1, WWD has learned.…
DeMellier Opens a Stylish, Cozy Debut Store in London’s Sloane Square
LONDON — Ahead of its 10th anniversary next year, luxury handbag brand DeMellier is opening its…
Set Active Expands Retail Presence With Permanent Austin Store Opening
Los Angeles-based lifestyle and activewear brand Set Active is expanding its brick-and-mortar base, turning its Austin…
Gap Inc. Gets an AI Assist for Seasonal Hiring
Gap Inc. has found a solution for better managing the complicated and busy process of hiring…
Kering’s Creative Revamp Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Global Challenges
PARIS — One year into its turnaround under chief executive officer Luca de Meo, Kering is…
P&G Q1 2027 Beauty Sales Rise 5%, Eyes Bigger Growth Opportunities
The Procter & Gamble Co.’s first-quarter organic beauty sales rose 5 percent to $4.4 billion —…
Arav Fashion Group Emerges As New Suitor in LuisaViaRoma’s Sale
MILAN — A new suitor has emerged in LuisaViaRoma’s sale process, which is being conducted as…
Prada Group Reports Solid Nine-Month Growth in 2026
MILAN — After Prada Group turned in a solid nine-month performance, group chief executive officer Andrea…
David’s Bridal Proposes Taking Pearl Division Public
Pearl — a division of David’s Bridal that operates an AI-powered wedding planning, marketplace and digital…
Emily George Named Marc Jacobs Global President
Change is starting to come to Marc Jacobs. Emily George was named global president of the…
Macy’s Herald Square Morphs for the Holiday Season
Holiday Makeover: Macy’s is transforming tens of thousands of square feet of selling space at its…
Kering Group (PRTP) Q3 Earnings 2026: Revenues Flat As Gucci Misses
PARIS — Kering’s growth engine stalled in the third quarter as its star brand Gucci struggled…
Art Basel Paris 2026 Cut Short Due to Threat of Violent Protests
PARIS — Art Basel Paris has cut short its 2026 edition due to the threat of…
DTC Lifts Ermenegildo Zegna Group Sales in Nine Months
MILAN – Driven by continued strength at its direct-to-consumer channel and strong business in the Americas…
Calvin Klein Inc. Taps Ayub Mohamed as Chief Product Officer
Calvin Klein Inc., part of PVH Corp., has appointed Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, effective…
Prada Group Reports 9M Sales Growth; Miu Miu Sees High Comps Challenge
MILAN – Prada Group continued to report a solid performance in the first nine months of…
Sales Down 2% as France Falls
PARIS – French accessible luxury group SMCP reported third quarter sales of 291.4 million euros, down…