Shoe Prices Decline in April 2025 as Overall Inflation Slows

Shoe prices sank in April in tandem with overall inflation, according to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). In April, retail footwear prices slid…

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth In March As China Slump Slows

PARIS — Is it the inflection point for Swiss watches?    Exports in March grew by 1.5 percent in value to 2.1 billion Swiss francs despite a 4.8 percent slump in…

Beauty M&A Slows Amid Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty

Last year was a particularly slow one when it came to beauty M&A on the back of consumers tightening their belts in Asia, early signs of weakening demand in the…