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Primark Brings Value-Driven Fashion to More Southern States in SC, TX, and GA

Primark, the international clothing retailer renowned for its affordable fashion, is expanding its presence in the US South with three new store leases in South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.

Ghana Drowns in 15 Million Pieces of Unsold Clothing Weekly, Greenpeace Report

A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has exposed the alarming environmental and public health impacts of the global second-hand clothing trade in Ghana.

H&M's Star-Studded Collaborations Redefine Fast Fashion Marketing

H&M’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, unveiled on March 20, 2025, celebrates femininity through a bohemian-meets-rock lens, blending nostalgic design with modern confidence.

Inside the $179.5 Billion Surge in Retail Media Networks for 2025

As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the retail media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, transforming the way brands connect with consumers and reshaping the advertising industry.

Ulta Beauty Stock Soars 7% as Global Beauty Market Nears $650 Billion

Ulta Beauty’s latest financial results highlight a resilient performance amid economic headwinds, blending strong holiday momentum with cautious forward guidance.

Rag & Bone Expands into Luxury Handbag Market with GUESS and Signal Brands

GUESS? and WHP Global, co-owners of the New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, have announced a five-year licensing partnership with Signal Brands to expand the brand’s handbags and small leather goods category.

H&M Launches Collection Starring Tyla, FKA Twigs, and Caroline Polachek

The fusion of music and fashion continues to shape H&M’s marketing strategy and continues the brand’s tradition of collaborating with musicians to create impactful fashion campaigns.

Kohl's Sales Plummet as Retailer Loses Sight of Loyal Customers

Loyalty is the currency of retail success. But Kohl’s learned this lesson the hard way, watching its sales nosedive after shifting focus away from its core customer base.

Global Expansion Fuels Build-A-Bear's Record-Breaking Year

Build-A-Bear Workshop capped off its fourth consecutive year of record financial performance, announcing robust fiscal 2024 results alongside a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend.

ODD Muse Soho Flagship Store

The rapid rise of London-born fashion label Odd Muse continues as it transitions from a viral NYC pop-up to a permanent flagship at 55 Mercer Street in SoHo.

Serena Williams Launches First-Ever Children's Collection with Janie and Jack

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams has debuted her inaugural children’s clothing line, Serena Williams x Janie and Jack, a 35-piece spring collection celebrating family bonds and vibrant self-expression.

How Generational Shifts Are Redefining the $366 Billion Luxury Market

The global luxury market is walking a tightrope between tradition and transformation as it approaches 2030.

Charlotte Tilbury’s Iconic Products Land at Bluemercury

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, the award-winning global luxury makeup, skincare, and fragrance brand, has launched at Bluemercury, a leading US luxury beauty retailer, marking a strategic expansion to deepen its reach in one of its largest markets.

Florence By Mills Launches Walmart-Exclusive Iced Lattes Under $3

Actress and entrepreneur Millie Bobby Brown has expanded her Florence By Mills Coffee brand with four new ready-to-drink (RTD) iced lattes, available exclusively at Walmart starting March 5, 2025.

Ultra Violette

Ultra Violette, the Australian sunscreen pioneer credited with revolutionizing SPF as a skincare hybrid, has officially launched in the USA via Sephora, marking its 30th global market.

80% of Luxury Growth Strategy Collapses as Shoppers Say 'No' to Price Hikes

The global luxury fashion industry, once buoyed by relentless post-pandemic demand, now faces a prolonged slowdown with growth projected at just 1–3% annually through 2027, according to McKinsey & Company’s State of Luxury 2025 report.

Luxury Faces First Real Decline in 15 Years as 50 Million Consumers Exit

Over the past two years, the luxury industry’s customer base has contracted by approximately 50 million consumers, shrinking from 400 million to around 350 million by the end of 2024.

Gucci Regains Top Spot as Most Successful Luxury Brand on Douyin in China

Gucci has reclaimed its position as the most successful luxury brand on Douyin, China’s popular short video app, surpassing Ralph Lauren.

REVOLVE's 8th Annual Festival 2025 Returns with Desert Theme

REVOLVE has unveiled plans for its 8th Annual REVOLVE Festival, set to take place April 10–12, 2025, in Thermal, California.