Hermes Sales Rise on Strong U.S., Asia Business (DNR)
Hermès second quarter sales were strong in all geographic zones except Japan (see recent articles on the country’s luxury market on BoF).

Why fast fashion is so last season (The Guardian)
Shoppers are recognizing the real costs of fast fashion (see an article on ethical luxury on BoF).

Dressing Rooms Of The Future (Forbes)
To entice customers, retailers are adding technologically advanced features in fitting rooms.

A Lean Holiday Season: Stores Cut Inventories, But Hope Glitz Is Gold (WWD)
Many predict that the upcoming holiday will be one of the worst selling seasons.

Illustration of Hermes store in Paris, courtesy of Hermès.