Columbia Sportswear sales decline 6% in Q1

Columbia Sportswear net sales decreased 6 percent to $770 million in the first quarter, on the back of lower wholesale revenues in the United States and Canada. Columbia Sportswear The Portland, Oregon-based company said the quarterly decline in sales was also driven by retailer cautiousness, a difficult competitive environment, and generally soft consumer demand in the North American […]

Kering Beauté names Alexandre Choueiri as president and CEO for the Americas

Kering Beauté has appointed Alexandre Choueiri as the new president and chief executive officer for the Americas, signaling its commitment to the beauty market in the region.  Kering Beauté names Alexandre Choueiri as president and CEO for the Americas – Balenciaga Choueiri is a seasoned industry veteran with over two decades of experience at L’Oréal, […]

Spanish retail giant Inditex opens Zara franchise in Caracas

By Reuters API Published Apr 25, 2024 Spanish fast fashion retailer Inditex on Thursday relaunched its business in Venezuela with the opening of a Zara store via a franchise agreement. Reuters In 2021, Inditex, which also owns Bershka, Pull & Bear and other brands, closed all the group’s shops in the South American country, following […]

Snap beats first-quarter expectations with ad platform improvements

By Reuters API Published Apr 25, 2024 Snap beat Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth on Thursday, as improvements to its advertising system delivered results faster than anticipated, sending its shares up 21% in after-market trading. Reuters The owner of photo messaging app Snapchat has been working over the past year to […]

Skechers posts another record-breaking quarter on international, D2C sales

Skechers U.S.A. Inc. announced on Thursday record sales of $2.25 billion, a 12.5% increase, for the first quarter, on the back of double-digit increases in international and direct-to-consumer sales, respectively. Skechers The Los Angeles-based footwear company quarterly sales increased thanks to a 15.2% increase in international sales, and a 7.8% increase domestically.  Wholesale sales grew $127.1 million, or […]

Rebag launches Rebag+ membership program

U.S. luxury resale company Rebag announced on Thursday the launch of its new membership program, in a bid to allow customers to fund now and buy later while enjoying exclusive benefits. Rebag launches Rebag+ membership program. – Rebag At the core of the new program, dubbed Rebag+, is its conversion of 100% of membership contributions into […]

Karen Millen taps Nicole Ari Parker for The Icons Vol.6 collection

London-based fashion brand Karen Millen has tapped American actress and philanthropist Nicole Ari Parker as the face of The Icons Vol.6 collection. Karen Millen taps Nicole Ari Parker for The Icons Vol.6 collection. – Karen Millen The Karen Millen x Nicole Ari Parker Icon Series offers occasionwear and elevated wardrobe staples. Drawing inspiration from Parker’s […]

Zendaya Wore the Elegant Flat Shoe Trend That Is Taking Over

Zendaya has been on the press tour for the anticipated tennis-centric film Challengers and has been dressing the part in on-theme outfits styled by Law Roach. Standout looks from her press tour include a black and white striped gown designed by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera that paid homage to an iconic photoshoot of Venus […]

Here’s What You Need to Know About Scalp Care

When my hair looks good, I feel good. Having full, thick, glossy locks is such a confidence booster. Let’s be real, though—sometimes, hair thinning can get in the way of that, especially as we age. You might think that extensions, a root touch-up, or a pricey keratin treatment would be the solution, but those don’t […]

The One Shoe Trend J.Lo Wears With Leggings and Baggy Jeans

(Image credit: Getty Images) Celebrities—they’re just like us. They, too, appreciate the value of a versatile pair of shoes. For example, Jennifer Lopez has been wearing her new favorite K-Swiss Classic VN Platform Sneakers ($75) nonstop with various outfits, proving just how practical they are for any occasion. The under-$100 price tag certainly doesn’t hurt […]