Industry

Leonard Lauder to Receive ‘Retail Excellence’ Award Leonard A. Lauder, chairman emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, will receive the “Retail Excellence Award” for his outstanding contributions to the retail and beauty sectors, along with his philanthropic endeavors in academia, medicine and art. The award is being given by the Jay H. Baker Retailing…Read More

McKinsey: Why Markdowns Matter More Than Ever Many US retailers are reducing prices to clear excess inventory. Smart markdown strategies will make a huge difference to their bottom lines. The US consumer, just like the US economy, has been anything but predictable over the past few years—and the rapid changes…Read More

Sourcing Journal: Gen Z Has a Taste for Activism, Thrifting, and Cultures Outside Their Own DIY fashion, activism and entrepreneurship are tracking for 2023, according to Instagram. The social media platform’s 2023 trend report serves as a “data-driven guide to the cultural and social trends” as defined by Gen Z. Instagram partnered…Read More

This year redefined fashion and beauty. For industry insiders, it was a year of contending with evolving shopping behavior, accelerated trends and new consumer expectations, spurred by technology and pandemic-overhauled priorities. And that’s not to mention ongoing economic instability and related logistical roadblocks. Companies managing to triumph through the tumult…Read More