With e-commerce set to become the leading channel for luxury sales, brands must rethink their stores to make sure they remain relevant and profitable, writes Pierre Mallevays.

The American retailer joins Gap Inc and others in shedding a smaller label to focus on its core. But the road to growth will be bumpy, analysts say.

The deal concludes a strategic overhaul announced last year.

Once hellbent on building their own luxury labels, a growing number of the country’s top talents are instead snapping up full-time roles at mass brands.

The first wave of the pandemic devastated fashion’s supply chain. Fresh restrictions in Europe this month have already led to more cancellations and price pressure, and more pain is on the horizon as cases worsen in North America.

This week, Tiger of Sweden poaches its new CEO from Hugo Boss, while Gucci hires its global communications director from within.

Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.