US eyewear giant VSP Vision, which has owned fellow US company Marchon since 2008, continues its acquisition drive in the eyewear sector with the completion of its purchase of Italian group Marcolin. Read More
According to the report, across the U.S., women’s apparel emerged as the dominant category, with tops ranking as the best-performing segment nationwide. Read More
Relaunched in 2022 following its takeover by Günther Doll, iconic French ski brand Lacroix ends the year on a strategic note with the opening of two company-owned boutiques in Val d’Isère and Courchevel 1850. Read More
Sales for U.S. retailers have increased by about 4% so far this holiday season as Americans balanced tighter budgets with a desire to upgrade gadgets and refresh wardrobes, according to Visa and Mastercard on Tuesday. Read More
This season’s footwear collaborations spotlight the increasing alignment between technical brands and fashion labels. Carhartt WIP x Salomon, Nike x Vaquera and Inuikii x Rouje all marry style with functionality. Read More
Skims made its debut in the Middle East on Monday with the opening of its first physical retail store in the UAE, at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Read More
Retail inflows into U.S. stocks are set to hit a record in 2025, as individual investors become a major force behind a rally that is likely to extend into the next year on hopes of interest rate cuts, analysts said. Read More
Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also scaled record highs, as investors piled into precious metals on safe-haven demand. Read More
Luxury menswear brand Paul Stuart has been acquired by private investment group, Middle West Partners. Read More
Disney is expanding its universe of fashion collaborations, including special collections, novel activations, and initiatives with leading retailers across the sector. Read More
