Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 18, 2025 Linda Leopold exits H&M Group after seven years leading its AI strategy, including its Responsible AI program. She now focuses on consulting, writing, and speaking on the ethical implications of AI in tech, fashion, and beyond. H&MGroup’s Linda Leopold steps down as head of AI strategy…
By Bloomberg Published July 17, 2025 Tiffany & Co., the iconic American jeweler now owned by LVMH, is facing criticism from its wealthiest clients after a controversial sales strategy for an exclusive Patek Philippe timepiece. The limited-edition Nautilus 5711, featuring Tiffany’s signature robin’s-egg blue dial, became a flashpoint in luxury retail, with customers spending millions…
Salomon went a full-court press in Paris this just finished menswear season this week, with a fresh pop‑up, product unveilings and breakfasts – cool activations designed to reach new eyeballs and win new friends. A look from Salomon’s Spring/Summer 2025 campaign featuring the XT-6 silhouette, styled with branded socks and bold urban layers. – Courtesy…
By Bloomberg Published June 27, 2025 Signs of recovery are beginning to emerge at Nike under CEO Elliott Hill, but the path forward remains uncertain amid intensifying competition, delayed launches and geopolitical headwinds. The company reported a 12% revenue drop and earnings per share of $0.14 in the fourth quarter, while Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to…
On June 5, Authentic Brands Group, the global brand development and licensing platform, officially launched its APAC headquarters in Shanghai. Authentic’s APAC headquarters in Shanghai. – Credit: ABG Since its establishment in 2010, Authentic has consistently pursued a calculated global expansion strategy, achieved by developing regional hubs customized for specific local markets. The inauguration of…
By Reuters Published May 28, 2025 In an effort to reduce Kering’s overreliance on its struggling flagship label Gucci, French billionaire François-Henri Pinault may have triggered a new crisis. A series of acquisitions has significantly increased the group’s debt load just as the luxury industry enters a prolonged downturn. Reuters Managing that debt has become…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 28, 2025 Kering has unveiled its new Water-Positive Strategy, with a commitment to achieve a net water-positive impact by 2050, and to promote net water-positive impacts in its supply chain’s key regions by 2035. Kering The initiative, announced on Earth Day by the French luxury group, owner of Gucci…
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published March 18, 2025 In 2024, Inditex expanded its presence with new store openings across 47 markets, reinforcing its dominance in global fashion retail. But where is the company focusing its expansion strategy, and what does its commercial trajectory look like for 2025? Closing its latest fiscal year on January 31,…
