Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
Executive Briefings
Executive Briefings
The Executive Briefing: Saks in Crisis; The Battle for Lululemon; A Holiday Shopping Miracle
America’s largest department store operator is on the brink, Lululemon’s founder is making moves and GLP-1 pills promise to shake up fashion this year. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Saks in Crisis; The Battle for Lululemon; A Holiday Shopping Miracle
America’s largest department store operator is on the brink, Lululemon’s founder is making moves and GLP-1 pills promise to shake up fashion this year. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Tariffs on Borrowed Time; Confronting Luxury’s Pricing Problem
The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, labels consider how to win back aspirational consumers, and the AI revolution marches on. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Tariffs on Borrowed Time; Confronting Luxury’s Pricing Problem
The Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Trump’s tariffs. Meanwhile, labels consider how to win back aspirational consumers, and the AI revolution marches on. Read on for your concise breakdown of November’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Great Reset; ShopMy’s $1.5 Billion Valuation; A Big Trade Deal
The big designer debuts were staged in Milan and Paris to (mostly) positive reviews. Meanwhile, an affiliate links platform is fashion’s latest unicorn, and trade relations between the US and China begin to thaw. Read on for your concise breakdown of October’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Great Reset; ShopMy’s $1.5 Billion Valuation; A Big Trade Deal
The big designer debuts were staged in Milan and Paris to (mostly) positive reviews. Meanwhile, an affiliate links platform is fashion’s latest unicorn, and trade relations between the US and China begin to thaw. Read on for your concise breakdown of October’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: NikeSkims Launches; TikTok’s Future; Brick-and-Mortar Is Back
NikeSkims and Demna made splashy debuts, and a deal to save TikTok may be in sight. Read on for your concise breakdown of September’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: NikeSkims Launches; TikTok’s Future; Brick-and-Mortar Is Back
NikeSkims and Demna made splashy debuts, and a deal to save TikTok may be in sight. Read on for your concise breakdown of September’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?
The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Deepening Crisis; Dopamine Culture, Explained; Rise of the AI Agents
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Luxury’s Deepening Crisis; Dopamine Culture, Explained; Rise of the AI Agents
Luxury fashion’s woes keep piling up, and the effects of the attention economy bears much of the blame. Plus, brands prepare for an onslaught of AI shopping assistants and the fragrance boom rolls on. Read on for your concise breakdown of July’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Iran, C-Suite Shakeups and the AI Ad Revolution
Last month, the fashion industry was jolted by rising geopolitical tensions, unexpected boardroom moves, and more. Read on for your concise breakdown of June’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Gen-Z Blues, Quiet Sustainability and One Big Sneaker Deal
This month, amid a lull in Trump’s trade war, two giant sneaker retailers merged, beauty’s Gen-Z strategy showed its age and fashion updated its sustainability pitch. Read on for your concise breakdown of May’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Gen-Z Blues, Quiet Sustainability and One Big Sneaker Deal
This month, amid a lull in Trump’s trade war, two giant sneaker retailers merged, beauty’s Gen-Z strategy showed its age and fashion updated its sustainability pitch. Read on for your concise breakdown of May’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Blowing Up the Online Ad Market
This month, US antitrust actions against Google and Meta threatened to upend fashion marketing, even as ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs jolted the industry’s supply chains. Read on for your concise breakdown of April’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Blowing Up the Online Ad Market
This month, US antitrust actions against Google and Meta threatened to upend fashion marketing, even as ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs jolted the industry’s supply chains. Read on for your concise breakdown of April’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
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The Executive Briefing: Reading the Tariff Tea Leaves
This month, ominous trade signals and dismal luxury sales made for a bleak present, while designer appointments and AI innovations pointed towards the future. Read on for your concise breakdown of March’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The Executive Briefing: Reading the Tariff Tea Leaves
This month, ominous trade signals and dismal luxury sales made for a bleak present, while designer appointments and AI innovations pointed towards the future. Read on for your concise breakdown of March’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.