The World Retail Congress in Berlin last week managed to attract its usual quota of big names, particularly from the fashion sector, offering plenty of insights about stores, AI, luxury and turnaround strategies. Read More
GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take the bid directly to shareholders should eBay’s board be unreceptive. Read More
Brooks Running logged double-digit sales growth in the first quarter, thanks to strong demand across all regions and channels at the U.S. running brand. Read More
As a lull settles over Paris in the run-up to Paris Fashion Week, June 23–28, several French and international showrooms have announced plans to relocate, with some setting up in the capital for the first time. Read More
Claire’s is repositioning its brand for a new generation with the launch of its summer campaign, “A Girl SMR at Claire’s,” marking a strategic shift toward Gen Alpha consumers and sensory-driven retail experiences. Read More
PVH Corp. has introduced a new philanthropic initiative aimed at supporting emerging fashion talent, committing $10 million through 2030 via the “Runway Ahead” program. Read More
Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported first-quarter underlying sales growth ahead of analysts’ forecasts. Read More
By turning reading glasses into a fashion accessory since 2010, the French brand has won over concept stores worldwide. It is now opening boutiques beyond France, including Madrid this weekend and Tokyo in early June. Read More
To coincide with its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Petit Bateau has partnered with the Opéra National de Paris to create an exclusive capsule collection that celebrates art and movement. Read More
GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer’s market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Read More
