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The German e-tailer’s consistent financial performance puts it in a solid position as it awaits regulatory approval of its merger with Yoox-Net-a-Porter.

The merger between the luxury e-tailers has potentially far-reaching implications for the troubled sector.

Shares in LVMH and Hermès are still waiting for a consumer rebound in China, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.

The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.

After surviving the luxury e-commerce slowdown this year, Mytheresa is preparing for the future by introducing new initiatives to retain its stronghold on its highest spending customers.

Hours before its runway show during New York Fashion Week on Monday, Coach’s parent company, Tapestry, faced off with the FTC to prove its $8 billion acquisition of Michael Kors’ owner Capri isn’t anti-competitive.

Growth is slowing, competition is getting intense and regulators have the fast-fashion retailer in their sights. But despite investor panic over its prospects, Temu remains an e-commerce powerhouse — one that Western competitors must continue to watch.

Whoever steps into Fabrizio Freda’s Italian loafers in June 2025 has a big job on their hands, as the American beauty conglomerate battles softened demand internationally and on its home turf. Kickstarting meaningful growth will mean a fresh China strategy, channel and category overhauls, and generating some much needed buzz.