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Younger Americans Are Set to Have a Summer of Fun, No Matter the Financial Costs
A new study by Credit Karma, conducted by Qualtrics, found that the younger generations of Americans are looking to have a fun summer regardless of their financial stability. The study more than 2,000 U.S. adults over the age of 18 and found that 61 percent of Generation Z and Millennials reported that summer travel is on their to-do list. TikTok's Hold on Consumers Continues to Grow A third of Gen Z and 32 percent of Millennials reported that they are more interested in having fun than saving money this summer — with 38 percent of Gen Z and 39 percent of Millennials...
TikTok’s Hold on Consumers Continues to Grow
The power of TikTok continues to hold strong, even as a ban of the social media platform looms.Weight Loss Drugs Are Poised to Cost New York City Retail, According to Study In its third annual TikTok advertising report, Disqo, the brand experience platform, conducted a consumer survey of more than 6,500 U.S. residents, finding that the brand’s engagement on the app is only growing. In fact, 63 percent of consumers have positive perceptions of TikTok ads, with 14 percent reporting making purchases from TikTok recommendations on a weekly basis. Almost a third of survey respondents (28 percent) report spending a significant amount...
Interest-free Credit Card Installments Drive Higher Spending, Preferred by Retailers Over Traditional Buy Now, Pay Later Plans
New research from Splitit and Pymnts revealed that shoppers are doling out twice as much money when they use their credit cards for making interest-free payment installments versus using traditional buy now, pay later plans.Survey Reveals Rising Child Care Costs Hinder Small Business Growth and Workforce Stability Authors of the report, titled “Merchants’ Evolving Perspective on the Value of Card-Linked Pay Later Plans,” said the research “underscores the high value that card-based installments offer to retailers” and noted that the survey also found that “nearly three-quarters of merchants prefer card-linked installment options over traditional BNPL programs.” Nandan Sheth, chief executive officer at...
Katie Holmes Brings Quiet Luxury to Filming Italy 2024 Red Carpet in Muted Flowing Long-sleeve Dress
Katie Holmes joined a bevy of A-list stars who attended the red carpet for Filming Italy in Santa Margherita di Pula on Sunday. The actress, writer and director’s latest feature, “Rare Objects,” screened at the international film festival. Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: From John Travolta Dancing With Princess Diana to Taylor Swift Singing With Prince William and More For the red carpet occasion, Holmes brought her own take on the quiet luxury trend to the event. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum fashioned an elegant, flowing maxidress in a shade of light peach. The frock featured a belted waist and long,...
L’Occitane Fiscal 2024 Earnings: Net Income Down 18.6 Percent
L’Occitane International SA, the Hong Kong-listed beauty group that is seeking to go private, reported results for the year ending March 2024 after the market close on Monday.Target Just Released the Next TikTok-Viral Stanley Cup Inspired by Top Beauty Trends The company said that net sales reached 25.4 billion euros, a 19.1 percent year-over-year increase compared to fiscal 2023. Net income declined 18.6 percent for fiscal 2024, which amounted to 93.89 million euros. Operating profit fell 2.5 percent year-over-year, which the company said was mainly due to increased marketing spent in key markets and channels. “Retail sales globally grew 3 percent at constant rates, mostly contributed by the relative...
Paris Exhibition Pairs Azzedine Alaïa Fashion With Shiro Kuramata Designs
PERFECT PAIRING: A new exhibition in Paris shines a light on Azzedine Alaïa’s collection of 25 Shiro Kuramata works and how they relate to his fashion.Bag Check: An Editor Reviews the Freja Mini Chrystie Bag Everyone Is Talking About Their similarities are striking, as one takes in the juxtapositions of the two late designers’ creations at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. “We’re doing this Alaïa Collectionneur series, where we put in parallel Azzedine’s work with other masters, and we had never done design before,” explained Carla Sozzani, who co-curated “Alaïa/Kuramata: Lightness in Creation” with Olivier Saillard. “But he loved Kuramata and had a huge collection,”...
Travis Kelce Joins Taylor Swift Onstage in Victorian-inspired Tuxedo at ‘The Eras’ Tour London Concert
Travis Kelce swapped the Kansas City Chiefs jersey for a classic formal look on his last gig. The football tight end joined girlfriend Taylor Swift onstage for “The Eras” tour at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in London. Acting as one of her dancers during a musical interlude, Kelce surprised the audience in a Victorian-inspired tuxedo. Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: From John Travolta Dancing With Princess Diana to Taylor Swift Singing With Prince William and More Kelce’s outfit consisted of a black tailcoat jacket, a white vest and black tailored pants. The athlete completed his look with a black top...
Hailey Bieber Elevates Maternity Wear in Silk Phoebe Philo White Dress, Custom LaQuan Smith Body-con Look and More for Rhode Pop-up Event
Hailey Bieber fashioned her spin on maternity wear while out in New York City on Saturday and Sunday. The businesswoman attended a pop-up event for her beauty and skin care brand, Rhode. Lupita Nyong'o Gives Power Suiting a Sensual Spin in Double-breasted Blazer and High-waisted Shorts for 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Photo Call On Saturday, Bieber, who is expecting her first child with husband Justin Bieber, was seen wearing a black lace bodysuit by Alessandra Rich. The garment’s fabric and intricate lace detailing gave the illusion of sheer, see-through fabric. Bieber paired the look with a structured black leather trenchcoat,...
Botto Giuseppe Reflects on Sustainability Practices, Every Choice Makes an Impact
Through a set of steadfast ethical values and transparency, Botto Giuseppe has remained at the forefront of creating quality and luxurious textiles. Since 1876, the weaving mill has emphasized the importance of an economy focused on circularity, recycling and optimizing energy costs, working only with renewable and biodegradable fibers. Over its 148 years, commitment has only increased, taking on new goals to progress its contribution to a more sustainable future with key investments and increased management of resources.Transforming Retail:The Aptos ONE Advantage Over the past two decades, Botto Giuseppe has concentrated efforts on research and sustainable development across all areas including...
La DoubleJ Resort 2025: White Shirt in Printed Wonderland
“I’m into caps right now,” said a bubbly J.J. Martin emerging from her studio in Milan, both her hands touching the visor of her baseball hat. The accessory spelling “joy” in capital letters was a perfect manifesto of her brand’s ethos, yet it wasn’t the most interesting part of her OOTD: she styled a vintage La DoubleJ skirt — a frilled midi style in popping yellow with colorful embroideries — with a simple white tank top.
Walmart to Sell American Giant T-shirts in 1,700 Stores for July Fourth
Thirteen years in and Bayard Winthrop is still as passionate about promoting American manufacturing as he was when he created American Giant. Now he’s partnering with the world’s largest retailer to bring that message to a much-wider audience. Walmart, which has publicly pledged to spend $350 billion on...
27 Heatwave-approved Destination and City-living Looks From the Latest Pre-Fall 2024 Collections
Last week’s summer solstice marked the first official day of summer, but also welcomed a heat wave across the U.S., with record-breaking temperatures in many locations.Express Yourself: Crazy Hairstyles Ruled Men's Beauty Looks at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2025 Shows When it comes to dressing for summer’s sweltering weather, practicality and ease are the winning combo, but that shouldn’t mean sacrificing sophistication or joy. Across the pre-fall season, designers proposed mixing the ideas together, best seen from Nicholas Ghesquière’s floral embroidered denim and khaki jorts with playful, colorful cropped feminine blouses and sneakers at Louis Vuitton — ideal for summer travels...
Namesake Men’s Spring 2025: Slam Dunk
Namesake designer Steve Hsieh’s spring collection pushed the boundaries of the line rooted in basketball to a level more sartorial than sport. The shapes of warmup suits remained in key notes such as open side panels on trousers, but Hsieh deftly executed his newfound focus on tailoring and fit to discover new shapes on jackets and shorts.
Mr. Saturday Men’s Spring 2025: Puttin’ on the Blitz
Mr. Saturday is in his New Romantic era. Brand creative director Joey Gollish has polished up the punk in his ongoing exploration of club subcultures. This season he looked to London’s legendary and fashion-forward Blitz Club, which brought us Boy George, Adam Ant and Spandau Ballet back in the day.
Iris Van Herpen Fall 2024 Couture: To Wear, or to Hang? That Is the Question
Many of Iris Van Herpen’s couture clients also collect art, and some even display her otherworldly, intricate dresses in their homes like works of art, including a Brazilian tax lawyer who recently got married in what may have been the world’s first 3D-printed bridal gown. They’ll be spoiled...
Survey Reveals Rising Child Care Costs Hinder Small Business Growth and Workforce Stability
The latest small business survey from Goldman Sachs underscores a growing problem: The negative impact of rising child care costs in the U.S. The firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses Voices survey spotlights how a lack of affordable and accessible child care is hurting small businesses and workers. “Over one-third of owners noted that their employees have been forced to cut their work hours or forgo work entirely because of child care challenges,” the report’s authors said.
Macy’s Executive Gives Progress Report on Retailer’s Business Initiatives
In this special “Chat Box” episode, part of a series of executive spotlights for RetailRx community hub, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Adrian Mitchell, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Macy’s.Macy's Launches Summer's Greatest Hits Campaign With Song Performed by R&B Artist Amber Mark Mitchell shares insights into the retailer’s “A Bold New Chapter” strategic plan, the progress being made and what the future holds for the renowned department store. CLICK HERE to listen to the episode.Fashion Drives Father's Day Sales for Retailers CLICK HERE to visit the RetailRx website.Macy's Inc. Posts Q1 Sales and Profit Declines but Cites Early Success in Strategic Maneuvers
European Commission Fines IFF 15.9 Million Euros for Antitrust Inspection Obstruction
PARIS — The European Commission has fined International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. and International Flavors and Fragrances SAS 15.9 million euros for obstructing an antitrust inspection in 2023.Target Just Released the Next TikTok-Viral Stanley Cup Inspired by Top Beauty Trends “The commission found that during the inspection, a senior employee of IFF intentionally deleted WhatsApp messages exchanged with a competitor,” the European Commission said in a statement released Monday. As previously reported, in early March 2023, the commission carried out unannounced inspections on the world’s four largest fragrance and flavors suppliers — Firmenich, Givaudan, Symrise and IFF — as part of an investigation...
Fanatics Inks Deal With Juventus to Oversee Merchandising, Stores
Fanatics is extending its reach within the soccer world. The digital sports platform has inked a deal with Juventus, the popular Italian soccer club, that covers e-commerce, retail, manufacturing and licensing. Financial terms were not disclosed but Fanatics will become the main licensee for the club’s merchandise portfolio globally, operating from its headquarters in Italy, until the end of the 2034-35 season. Juventus, the most successful club in Italian soccer, is known for its black and white striped jersey.
Taakk Men’s Spring 2025: Go East, Western Clothing
For Taakk designer Takuya Morikawa, the Japanese philosophy of reinterpreting foreign elements rather than adopting them wholesale is something he hopes to perpetuate. After all, that’s how Japan’s fashion luminaries of the 1980s and ‘90s wowed the world, in his opinion. One of Morikawa’s signatures is textile...
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