JD Sports’ January Sales Fall in ‘Challenging’ Market
British sportswear retailer JD Sports said trading conditions remained challenging after its like-for-like sales dropped in January, resulting in fourth-quarter growth of just 0.1 percent.
Reflecting on his career, Nic Galway, vice president of global design at Adidas Originals, says ‘look for the opportunities that others don’t see, have a mindset to do whatever it takes and always have your eyes open.’
Thomas Kowalski, head of talent acquisition at Kering, says "listen and watch — these are essential ingredients in the luxury fashion industry today. You shouldn’t follow the trend, but lead by doing something different."
Paula Reed, content strategy and brand consultant, says "curiosity and a willingness to challenge the accepted ways of doing things are important requirements in today's fast moving luxury world."
Kate Lewis, senior vice president and editorial director of Hearst Magazines Digital Media, says "Fashion media is now about so much more than fashion."
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Raven Smith, commissioning director at fashion video channel Nowness, says "diligent preparation and investment in the process creates something more satisfying in the long run."
Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."
Kathy Phillips, international beauty director of Condé Nast Asia Pacific and founder of This Works, says "I’m more interested in inner beauty than face paint."
Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."
Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."
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Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”
Faye McLeod, visual image director at Louis Vuitton, says "Digital media is changing the retail landscape, but this does not change the goal of a good window."
Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."
Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."
British sportswear retailer JD Sports said trading conditions remained challenging after its like-for-like sales dropped in January, resulting in fourth-quarter growth of just 0.1 percent.
Luxury watchmaker Favre Leuba plans to unveil more than two dozen timepieces later this year, priced as much as 24,000 Swiss francs ($26,489), as part of a brand relaunch that seeks to expand the Swiss pioneer’s appeal beyond its majority Indian consumer base.
L Catterton, backed by French luxury group LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, is launching a new vehicle to invest in Indian consumer-sector companies as it increases the focus on the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
The online market for secondhand apparel hit $20 billion in the US in 2023 and is expected to more than double over the next five years, according to a new report from ThredUp and Global Data.
The Swedish retailer recorded operating profit of 2.08 billion Swedish krona ($196 million), with operating margin more than doubling from the year before.
Major UK fast fashion retailers will change the way they promote the environmental credentials of their clothes after being accused of greenwashing by a UK watchdog.
The luxury parka retailer’s job cuts follow two quarters of single-digit sales growth after increases of more than 20 percent the previous two periods.
Premium skincare line Allies Of Skin announced a $20 million investment round on Mar. 26 with the funds earmarked for a wide US expansion. It’s the brand’s first institutional raise, having previously taken investment from family members and friends.