Tariff Fears Saw Shoe Firms to Leave China, But Did They Act Too Fast?

Getting out of China was probably the right move for firms against the specter of a 145 percent tariff rate, but the added costs will mean lower full-year profits. Most…

White Resort Buyers & Exhibitors Talk Tariffs, Currency, Rising Costs

MILAN — Offsetting the tariff effect, rising raw materials prices and currency fluctuations like the weak yen are issues both buyers and exhibitors at White Resort are grappling with. “Traditional…

Bridal Executives to Travel to D.C. to Seek Exemption From Tariffs

After members of the bridal industry first appealed to President Donald Trump’s administration to consider an exemption from tariff increases in April, some executives are now traveling to Washington, D.C.,…

AAFA CEO Talks Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Anniversary, Back-to-School

As America marks the anniversary of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 on June 17, American Apparel & Footwear Association president and chief executive officer Steve Lamar is worried the…

RH Mitigates Tariff Impact, Sees Growth Despite Economic Challenges

MILAN — RH shares are still recovering from the “Liberation Day” duties announced by President Donald Trump on April 2. Since then, the firm has shifted sourcing out of China…

What a 55 Percent Tariff on Chinese Imports Means for Shoe Firms

In another twist and turn in President Donald Trump’s trade war, the U.S. and China have revealed the framework for a new deal that would see much lower-than-expected tariffs —…

Experts Share Their Tariff Advice for Indie Beauty Brands

The beauty industry is, historically, a total cash cow. In 2023, global market sales grew to $446 billion, up 10% from 2022, according to a 2024 McKinsey report, which also projected…

Inside Hyper Skin's Community-Based Preorder Strategy for Tariff Survival

Desiree Verdejo Photo: Courtesy of Hyper Skin On Monday, Desiree Verdejo, the founder of indie beauty brand Hyper Skin, took to social media to lift the curtain on the realities…

Birkenstock’s Not Worried About Tariffs—Here’s Why

While other brands may be scrambling to figure out how to deal with tariffs, Birkenstock Holding plc has little to worry about on that front. “Birkenstock is less exposed to…

Must Read: Saks Global to Cut Up to 600 Vendors, Mytheresa Revenues Up 3.8% Despite Tariff Concerns

Photo: Robert Alexander/Getty Images These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Saks Global to cut up to 600 vendors At Wednesday’s World Retail Congress event, Saks Global’s…