LAFCO Expands Listrak Partnership to Boost Growth in Fragrance Sector

LAFCO (Luxury Articles & Fragrance Co.) said it has expanded its partnership with Listrak, the “person-first” marketing platform provider, as it experiences a period of accelerated growth. LAFCP said the…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Beauty Lands in Italy at The Beautyaholic’s Shop

MILAN – Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Beauty brand is expanding in Italy. After Goop’s restructuring aimed at focusing on three growth pillars of fashion, beauty and food last year, its beauty business is officially…

Fashion Stakeholders Said to Be Uniting to Air Concerns About Midtown Rezoning Plan

As the Midtown South Mixed-use plan continues to be discussed among city officials, business owners and members of the public, a group of fashion designers are said to be uniting…

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Unfit to Stand Trial, Per Court

A New York federal court has ruled that the former chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries is mentally unfit to stand trial on charges of sex trafficking…

Louis Vuitton is Opening a Mega Flagship in Los Angeles in 2029

Reflecting its widening lifestyle and cultural scope, Louis Vuitton plans to open a multifaceted, mega-flagship location — housing a permanent exhibition space and multiple eateries — in the heart of…

Saks Joins Amazon Luxury as Trade War Looms Over Retail

There’s Amazon’s new push into luxury with Saks and then there’s the e-commerce company’s push even higher — literally into space.  Amazon’s quarterly updates to Wall Street contain a list…

StoreForce MMP Partner to Boost Retail Performance

StoreForce, the workforce management and performance optimization solution for specialty retailers, has teamed up with Multimedia Plus, the creators of the Incite training and communications platform, “to deliver enhanced value…

Saks Global Faces Bondholder Concerns Amid Retail Challenges

Bondholders can be a tough crowd — just ask Saks Global.  Equity investors are more excitable and want nothing but growth. But since bondholders have actually loaned a business money,…

Chanel Closes SoHo Atelier Beauté Chanel

Chanel has closed the New York outpost of its experiential retail concept. The legacy brand’s Atelier Beauté, previously situated in Manhattan’s SoHo on Wooster Street, has closed. “Since opening its…

Bulgari Relocates to Landmark Hastings Building in San Francisco

Bulgari has relocated to the historic 1908 Hastings building in San Francisco. “We’re proud to bring a unique blend of artistry, tradition, and modern energy to the heart of this…