Set Active’s Lindsey Carter on Bold Colors, Community & Transparency

Active brand Set Active is all about making people feel confident in their everyday lives — being honest in communication and taking community opinion to heart. Led by Lindsey Carter,…

U.S., Global Markets Drive Luxury Design’s Online Sales

MILAN — U.S. consumers of luxury design furnishings and decor remain a driving force behind e-commerce sales for the global industry, with the rest of the world expected to increasingly…

From AI to ‘Sephora Kids’ — FIT Graduates on How to Win in Beauty

“You’re lowkey missing the vibe,” said a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Masters in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management program on Thursday evening, kicking off the program’s…

Report Urges Luxury Brands to Embrace Digital Product Passports Early

A eBay and Bain & Company joint report indicates the need for brands to act quickly as new European Union regulations unlock meaningful opportunity for the next phase of value…

Retail Firms Must Innovate to Reclaim Brand Relevance

The consumer products market is currently at a critical crossroads. Confidence within the industry continues to decline given the cost of living, the volatile nature of the economy and an…

Why Women Feel Misunderstood by Brands: Insights on Buying Power

Women owning their spending power is nothing new — so why are so many brands failing to connect? To better understand the spending power of women today, The Collective, the…

Are Shoppers Nearing Their Breaking Point?

Kearney’s latest Consumer Stress Index report predicts that the current market is in a moment of calm before the storm with calculations of consumer sentiment mirroring consumer behavior and spending…

Lisa Salzer on Lulu Frost’s Joyful Everyday Luxury Charm Collections

Accessories brand Lulu Frost is all about enhancing the everyday. And that means helping consumers find “sparks of joy” in the form of bright charms that stack, inspire and even…

How DOJ’s Apple Case Changes U.S. Retail Game

In March 2024, the Department of Justice filed a case against Apple — accusing the tech giant of monopoly practices. This May, a federal judge ruled that Apple was in contempt…

Allison Stransky on AI, Samsung’s Vision, and Future of Smart Homes

As chief marketing officer and vice president of corporate marketing at Samsung Electronics America, Allison Stransky is at the helm of the mega brand’s marketing strategy, driving initiatives for the…