Steve McCurry Shoots Stefano Ricci Spring 2026 Campaign in India

MILAN — Talk about a wardrobe befitting a maharaja. In keeping with its world trip concept, dubbed “SR Explorer,” Italian sartorial brand Stefano Ricci traveled for its spring 2026 collection to…

Rael Expands Its Retail Footprint at Ulta Beauty, Walgreens and Walmart

Rael is on a mission to redefine the intersection of beauty and wellness at retail. Thursday, the Korean cycle care brand is announcing its latest expansion across several retailers with…

Hamptons Retail Happenings, What’s New for the Season

There might be a squeeze for retail space in the Hamptons, but there are enough high-profile launches happening this season to make the shopping scene interesting — and a bit different…

Luxury Retail Co-op The Hub Opens in Bridgehampton

A new retail experience is coming to the Hamptons.  On Friday, The Hub, created by Toni DeMauro and Michael Catalano, opened in Bridgehampton with a focus on fashion, beauty, wellness…

See Average Salaries for Fashion Design, Retail, PR, Styling and More Industry Jobs

Background photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight In the first few months of the year, we once again anonymously surveyed more than 400 people working across the fashion industry — including retail, PR,…

Brands Rethink Local Campaigns Amidst China Uncertainty

With uncertainty around the Chinese appetite for luxury goods and a possible global recession, brands are cutting back on marketing spent, and 520, or the Chinese Valentine’s Day that lands…

Fashion Island to Welcome Todd Snyder to Newport Beach, and More

As fashion and lifestyle brands look West, Fashion Island is emerging as a gateway to the Southern California consumer and visitor. The open-air shopping destination in Newport Beach, Calif., recently…

Richard Baker Confirms Saks Global to Cut Up to 600 Vendors

LONDON – Saks Global’s executive chairman Richard Baker said the retailer will slash 500 to 600 brands that don’t work within the portfolio, a figure that’s roughly in line with…

Boggi Milano Sets U.S. Retail Rollout, Starts With Three New York City Stores

Menswear retailers beware: there’s a new arrival in town. Boggi Milano, which operates more than 240 stores in 60 countries, has set its sights on the U.S. The Milan-based menswear…

Kim Kardashian’s $4 Billion Skims Brand to Open in London in Summer of 2026

LONDON — Kim Kardashian is setting her eyes on London. Her shapewear and apparel company Skims has signed a 10-year lease on 245-247 Regent Street, taking over Ted Baker’s previous…