Prestige beauty: Millennials mean BIG change
2015 marked a turning point for the US beauty industry, driven largely by shifts taking place within skincare and the heightened importance of Millennials, according to data from researcher NPD Group.
Nike unveils raft of innovations and new personalisation app
Nike was in an innovative frame of mind yesterday as it unveiled a raft of tech-based sports shoes that it said represented “new breakthroughs in performance… the all-access pass to your potential.” Hmmm. I must admit, I wish the announcements these companies make would be less hyperbole-laden. I always go into default sceptic mode when…
Consumer spending: Americans prepare for Easter (shopping) parade
Americans are getting ready to show us all why this is the world’s standout consumer spending market with an Easter spending binge.The National Retail Federation said yesterday that US consumers anticipate spending more than ever around Easter this year.
Key looks: Topshop’s spring fling
The spring deliveries are coming thick and fast with floral print and lace taking a starring role at Topshop. It sounds quite pretty, but it’s not. Well, it is actually, but that’s not its main raison d’être.
Karlie Kloss fronts Mango’s New Metallics trend
Mango has announced its third micro-season trend in line with its new strategy of launching a trend-based campaign every month. And the star ‘face’ of this one? Step forward Karlie Kloss.
Frock shock: Lord & Taylor Instagram campaign broke the rules
An Instagram post from a fashion influencer is worth thousands of dollars of paid advertising, except…. when you’ve paid for it.
Fashion rules (at least when it comes to social media fans)
Social commerce network Pepper.com has analysed data that shows retailers in the UK are leading the way when it comes to traffic from social media platforms and the number of followers and fans for these websites, compared to Germany and France. And it’s fashion retailers specifically that have the most social media followers in the…
Keeping up with the, err… Jenners: Caitlyn does H&M
Caitlyn Jenner has continued the family takeover of life, the universe and (almost) everything with reports that the world’s most famous transgender role model is a new face of H&M’s sports offer. At the same time as daughter Kylie unveiled pictures from her Puma collaboration, Caitlyn Jenner announced the ‘face of’ deal with H&M via her own…
Rodarte X & Other Stories: Good, bad or indifferent?
I have a love-hate relationship with designer collaborations. I love the fact that we mere mortals with less cash than a millionaire can buy into a powerful signature style at a fraction of the usual price. But I hate the fact that they sell out too fast with all the key pieces ending up at…
UK high streets quiet again, Brit shoppers become nighthawks
How did UK retail footfall fare in February? Hard to tell! The latest figures appear to show a clear cut trend but scratch the surface and you can see all sorts of movements developing with UK consumers turning into after-dark shoppers. So, let’s go for face value first: The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard said…
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