Marriage and birth rates are two of the most watched indicators in China’s society. Not only has the population in China been decreasing for 3 years in a row, but the marriage rate has suffered as well. In 2024, the marriage rate in China dropped again, this time by 20%. This was due to a combination of…
During the first half of this year, a number of developments in existing fashion, retail, and tech lawsuits stood out in the crowded landscape of litigation because they indicate larger trends within these spaces and underscore issues worth keeping an eye on during the rest of 2025. Among these are developments in a number of…
On June 15, 2025, Kering announced that Luca de Meo will become its next CEO, effective mid‑September. This appointment of Luca de Meo – the executive best known for turning around French automaker Renault – comes amid a challenging period for Kering: its stock is down about 70 percent from three years ago, its key…
Fashion company Bonprix will implement Trustly’s account-to-account (A2A) payment solution in Finland, Sweden and Norway. With this solution, which will be implemented in collaboration with omnichannel payment service provider Computop, Bonprix aims to offer a simpler payment experience and reduce the number of abandoned purchases, the companies said in a Thursday (June 12) press release….
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change in garment factories in Southeast Asia. Fashion brands including luxury label Hermes, sportswear giant Nike, and fast fashion chain H&M are in the hot seat amid new allegations of climate greenwashing after making commitments to slash carbon emissions…
The future of fashion will be grown. getty The fashion industry has made huge strides to address its environmental impact but mainstream media focus has often been fast fashion, clothing manufacturing and human rights. While glossy campaigns tout conscious collections and earth tones, the lesser known challenge is a fibre problem. Most clothes are still…
Dallas’ retail scene is getting yet another European designer brand storefront that’s hard to find elsewhere. Highland Park Village will add Italy’s La DoubleJ brand with a shop in the fall, according to a statement from the shopping hub. It’s just the second location in the U.S. for the company, with the other in Florida….
France’s bid to crack down on fast fashion is getting a rewrite – and the likes of Shein and Temu are expected to bear the brunt of the amended bill. French senators are redrafting a high-profile piece of legislation intended to reduce the environmental footprint of low-cost, high-volume clothing and address the market distortions that…
Hong Kong total retail sales in April 2025 were estimated at $28.9bn. Credit: joyfull/Shutterstock. The Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department has recorded a 14th consecutive month of declining retail sales in April 2025, with a 2.3% drop to an estimated $28.9bn. A government spokesperson noted indications of stabilisation in recent retail sales trends. The…
As consumers are planning to trim spending in an uncertain economic environment, retailers, restaurant chains, and service-based brands are looking to continue evolving to better serve their customers. At the recent ICSC show in Las Vegas, during the “General Session: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities” panel discussion, industry leaders detailed the ways in which consumers have…