Jean-Marc Bellaiche Steps Down as CEO of Printemps After 5 Years
PARIS – Jean-Marc Bellaiche has stepped down as chief executive officer of Printemps, less than six months after opening a splashy outpost in New York City, the French retailer said…
Place des Tendances Bets on Loyalty, Logistics & Expansion in Europe
In an era where fashion e-commerce is being reshaped by social media shopping and massive global platforms, Place des Tendances, the French multibrand retailer owned by Printemps Group, is betting…
Medicube, Eos Among Top 10 Beauty Brands by Amazon Growth
Many of beauty’s buzziest brands are seeing fast growth on Amazon, data from Navigo Marketing shows. Take Medicube, which rose to prominence on TikTok in 2023, became a top-five beauty…
Major Retail Trends for H2 2025 Are AI, Value Spending & Supply Shifts
The first half of the year was a learning curve for everyone. The economic uncertainties with the ever-changing tariffs put in place, rapid accelerations in artificial intelligence, cautious consumer spending…
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Focused on Targeted Deals Over Quantity
This year’s Prime Day, aka “Black Friday in July,” occurred in an unsteady retail market: the ever-changing tariffs, the cost of living continuing to rise and a volatile changing stock…
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…
Big 12, Big Ten partner with PayPal for revenue-sharing payments
Dale Earnhardt Jr. debuts as NASCAR crew chief, turns to TNT on TV The guys break down Chase Briscoe’s win and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief debut at Pocono. They…
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…
Winning in the Digital Age
In a rapidly evolving market where consumers are more digitally focused than ever, customers’ expectations are also shifting and demanding more. Jennifer Weil, WWD’s European Beauty editor, sat down with…
Beauty Agency Front Row Acquires Shopify Agency Build in Amsterdam
Front Row has made its fourth acquisition. The New York-based agency, which works with brands like Kosas, La Mer and more in e-commerce management, content creation and digital marketing, has…