Swiss Watch Exports Slump Globally in August

PARIS — Swiss watch exports cooled significantly in August. Shipments of wristwatches fell 16.4 percent, reaching 1.57 billion Swiss francs or $1.98 billion, and over 13 percent in units in…

Ulta Beauty Expands Globally in U.K., Mexico, and Middle East

After 35 years in business in the U.S., Ulta Beauty is going global, marking a new chapter for the retailer. Through an unexpected acquisition, a joint venture and a franchise,…

Textile-to-Textile Recyclers Breaking Ground Globally

The foremost innovators in the textile-to-textile recycling space are evolving from start-ups to scale-ups — and many are taking their operations global. Over the course of the past year, pilot…

Les Deux Expands Globally with Sporty Preppy Menswear & Yale Collab

PARIS — Danish menswear brand Les Deux Is continuing its growth streak with big expansion plans for both Europe and the U.S. The privately held Copenhagen-based company released its 2024…