Bluemercury CEO Maly Bernstein to Depart Company

Bluemercury’s chief executive officer is departing the retailer. Maly Bernstein, who first assumed the top role in 2021, is leaving. Her last day will be Sept. 26. Bernstein’s next move…

Macy’s Inc. Exceeds Q2 Expectations, Raises 2025 Outlook

Macy’s Inc. beat its own expectations for top and bottom line second-quarter results, lifted by investments in top Macy’s doors and solid performances at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. With its executives…

For Some Summery Palm Beach Style, Macy’s Taps a Costume Designer

With its two-year-old On 34th private brand, Macy’s is channeling Florida’s swanky Palm Beach and tapping into the talents of famed costume designer Alix Friedberg. Together, they created a capsule…

Fashion Retailers Ramp Up Capex for Tech and Store Upgrades

The received wisdom in corporate America is that to you need to spend money to make money.  And that’s true enough.  But exactly how much money companies choose to push…

From Kayali to Macy’s — the Brands and Retailers Winning in Fragrance

Macy’s may be holding on to its longtime position as the top U.S. retailer by share of fragrance sales, but plenty of other shifts are afoot when it comes to…

Macy’s Inc. Refinances and Eases Debt Load

Macy’s Inc. is refinancing to ease its debt obligations. On Monday, Macy’s said that a subsidiary would offer $500 million worth of unsecured senior notes due 2033, in a private…

Macy’s Inc. Reports Q1 Declines But Came Out Ahead of Guidance

Macy’s Inc., continuing to aggressively close underperforming department stores, reported drops in profits and sales for the first quarter of 2025 but said the performance was better than expected. Net…

Macy’s, Amazon, TikTok Shop Talk Top Mother’s-Day Beauty Products

Moms, too, just want K-beauty. At least, that’s what data from TikTok Shop detailing what sold best on the platform during the run-up to the holiday would indicate. Also dominating…

FIT’s 2025 ‘Future of Fashion’ Showcase Spotlights Current Trends

What does the “Future of Fashion” look like? At FIT’s 2025 student showcase of the same name (“FoF” for short), the future looked a lot like the present.  Among the…

FGI Gives Rising Star Awards to Bonnie Young, Natalia Fedner, Rex Shoes

True to these turbulent times, there were more than a few didn’t-see-that-coming moments at the Fashion Group International’s “Rising Star” awards Wednesday. Winners like Bonnie Young, who picked up the…