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H.Lorenzo unveils new West Hollywood flagship
Los Angeles luxury retailer H.Lorenzo is entering a new era with the opening of a 9,000-square-foot flagship store in West Hollywood. Read More
Luxury brands seek to lure America’s AI super-rich
European luxury brands have sharpened their focus on the United States, with a surge of store openings and fashion shows to lure a new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom. Read More
Japan’s duty-free sales climb in May as tourism boom endures
Japan’s duty-free sales surged in May as tourists flock to the country to take advantage of a persistently weak yen, helping major department stores offset a sharp decline in visitors from China. Read More
Obagi Medical sold to Bridgepoint as Waldencast focuses on Milk Makeup brand
Dermatological skincare brand Obagi Medical is being sold by Waldencast plc to UK-based investment firm Bridgepoint. Read More
FitFlop boosts S Korean presence in link with Samsung C&T Fashion, plans standalone store rollout
UK shoe brand FitFlop has strengthened its South Korean market presence via a partnership with Samsung C&T Fashion, which it said responds to “rising demand for design-led, science-driven footwear” in a key market. Read More
Dickies names SAMY to lead social strategy in Europe
Following VF Corp’s sale of the Dickies brand to Bluestar Alliance last year, Dickies has now appointed global social-first agency SAMY to lead its European social strategy. Read More
Copenhagen Fashion Week unveils SS27 line-up
Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) has announced details of its line-up for the SS27 event that takes place across 3–7 August in Denmark’s capital. Read More
Swiss watch exports to US plummet in April after pre-tariff rush
Swiss watch exports to the US plummeted by more than half in April after a spike last year, when watchmakers rushed to move their products to the country ahead of the onset of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Read More
La Samaritaine to showcase Brazil and its lifestyle in Paris this summer
From July to August, Parisian department store La Samaritaine will play host to a taste of Brazil, with an installation showcasing a wide array of brands spanning fashion, accessories, beauty, art, and gastronomy. Read More
Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says
An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag but it still open to acquisitions if they made financial sense, said Stephane de La Faverie, president and CEO. Read More