Andrea Felsted

For Kering’s new chief executive officer Luca De Meo, the sale shores up the company's finances and provides some breathing room until he can get Gucci, his biggest brand, firing on all cylinders.

Kering buys time for Gucci’s revival with beauty unit sale

L’Oreal’s product innovation and marketing skills could help Gucci win over shoppers for cosmetics and fragrances

Lululemon has been at the forefront of brand protection, for example suing Peloton Interactive in 2021 over a line of workout clothes that the Canadian company said copied its proprietary designs.

This economy is ripe for fake and copycat luxury goods

Brands need to give people a better sense of value for their money

The Burberry flagship store in New York, US, on Friday, July 18, 2025. Burberry's sales in the Americas saw the strongest regional growth, gaining 4% compared to the 0.8% gain analysts were expecting. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg

When will luxury’s perfect storm pass?

The bling industry’s reporting season will be grim, but there are signs the worst might soon be over

During its earnings call last week, Walmart CEO McMillon also said he wanted to expand the company’s operating profit faster than sales.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Walmart needs to remember who has the real power

President Trump can threaten retailers over price increases, but it’s customers who have the real ability to punish them

Vietnam -- one of the countries hit with Trump's hefty duties -- accounts for half of Nike's footwear production.
US TARIFFS

Your Rolex and Nikes are about to get more expensive

And that’s far from the worst of the pain consumers will feel from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The Adidas Samba has been the hottest sneakers for the past couple of years.

Nike Killshot is the next Adidas Samba

The American sportswear company needs something to cushion the blow from clearing out old models. But rival Adidas won’t give it an...

Celine's Hedi Slimane set the tone, introducing menswear and embellishing bags with the double-C Triomphe logo. New designer Michael Rider should be able to continue in this vein while adapting the aesthetic.

High-profile designer moves show how much luxury is hurting

Creative directors that move on when results disappoint are a bad look for an industry that prides itself on thinking long term

Hermes International SCA shares haven't fallen as far as peers, although they have given up most of their gains this year. Far more customers want to by its coveted Birkin and Kelly bags than are available.

Luxury stocks are heading to the clearance bin

THE best luxury brands rarely go on sale. Not so their share prices.

Fresh leadership is now brewing at Starbucks.

New Starbucks CEO must strike while the coffee is hot 

Brian Niccol has the backing of investors, Howard Schultz and Elliott Management – at least for now. It’s a rare opportunity.

Supermarkets, manufacturers and fast-food chains are stepping up promotions to entice customers to buy more.

Goodbye grocery greedflation and shrinkflation; hello deals

The tide is turning on food prices. Consumers can rejoice, but manufacturers and stores should worry