Week in Review: LVMH shuffles executives, Stella McCartney posts losses, Uniqlo raises wages On this week’s episode, executive reshuffling at LVMH shows how the company continues to dominate global luxury, Stella McCartney reveals losses in 2021, and Uniqlo is raising the wages of its Japan-based workers by as much as 40%.
Brands weigh in on Instagram’s Shop tab update In the last two years, Instagram Shop never caught on the way Instagram hoped it would, especially among larger companies.
Fitness and ethical brands are still capitalizing on New Year’s resolutions Brands across activewear and luxury alike used New Year’s resolutions in campaigns throughout the end of December and beginning of January, capitalizing on the desire to refresh wardrobes and establish new active habits.
Weekend Briefing: Fashion NFTs’ trademark limits will be decided in the courtroom Several lawsuits throughout the fashion industry will set precedents for everything from NFT trademark limits to how many stripes can be on a pair of socks. Read on for a breakdown of some of those lawsuits, as well as a look at California’s new fur ban and the impact that...
Fashion Briefing: What Everlane’s layoffs say about fashion’s state and direction Everlane’s layoffs — of 17% of its corporate staff, plus select employees at three of its stores, reported Thursday — shed light on the high speed of recent shifts in the fashion industry. At the same time, they serve as a reminder for brands to prioritize nimble operations.
Week in Review: Victoria’s Secret CEO resignation, Rolex price hikes, Adidas vs. Thom Browne This week, we take a look at Victoria’s Secret losing its CEO, Amy Hauk, after only eight months; Rolex raising its prices and the impact on the larger watch world; and Adidas suing Thom Browne for trademark infringement over the brand's use of stripes as it moves into sportswear.
Amazon may soon be held liable for counterfeits on its platform If the court rules in favor of Louboutin, Amazon would have to change how it handles keyword advertising, which currently allows the use of other brands' names as targeted keywords.
The state of resale in 2023: Competition, consolidation and a push for profitability As resale continues to be a lucrative sector in 2023, the twin challenges of an overcrowded market and the growing expectation for profitability will be difficult to overcome.
How Pangaia is communicating its values in a heavily greenwashed industry At a time when greenwashing is rampant and a plethora of brands are claiming to be ethical, sustainable, recyclable and environmentally conscious, consumers are skeptical about brands' sustainability claims. In-depth certifications like B Corp -- or provided by organizations like Climate Neutral and 1% for the Planet -- can help...