Posts by Kevin Harson
Reinventing Retail: Tackling Tariffs, Technology, and Trends in Pricing and Allocation
Billboard Women in Music 2025 The retail industry is navigating an era of rapid technological transformation and geopolitical uncertainty, fueled by shifting global trade policies, evolving consumer demand, and disruptive market forces such as tariffs and supply chain crises. This dynamic environment is testing retailers’ agility and innovation in solving critical challenges, particularly those related…
Read MoreOff Season Brand Names Victoria Picca President
Off Season, the apparel brand created by Skims cofounder Emma Grede and designer Kristin Juszczyk in partnership with the National Football League and Fanatics, has hired its first president. Victoria Picca, who had been senior vice president of business affairs at Fanatics, has joined the sports fashion brand. At Fanatics, she oversaw the licensing management…
Read MoreMacy’s Names Thomas J. Edwards Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer, Succeeding Adrian Mitchell
In a surprise move, Adrian Mitchell, Macy’s Inc.’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, is leaving the company and is being succeeded by Capri Holdings executive Thomas J. Edwards. Mitchell played a major role in guiding the retailer through the pandemic and in orchestrating Macy’s ongoing three-year “Bold New Chapter” turnaround strategy revolving around…
Read MoreThe 11 Best Sunscreens to Wear Under Makeup, Tested by Editors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. We all know the golden rule of a great skin care routine — Always. Wear. Sunscreen. As any dermatologist will tell you, the perfect sunscreen for you is the one you’ll stay loyal to. For…
Read MoreThe 11 Best Under-eye Patches That Fake a Great Night’s Sleep, Tested by Editors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. A pair of under-eye masks aren’t going to change your life or make you look 10 years younger. But anything that helps you take care of your skin and have fun in the process is a good…
Read MoreEY Future Consumer Index Reveals Dramatic Shifts in Shopper Behavior Amid Inflation and Rising Costs
Shoppers and brands now operate according to completely new principles in a consumer environment that is undergoing rapid transformation. Market changes have created a dramatic shift in how people make their purchasing decisions because of economic instability, inflationary pressure and cultural value transformation. Consumers are now thoroughly examining their purchasing decisions, while retailers and brands…
Read MoreWhitney Claflin Explores Memory, Material and Transformation in First Solo Museum Exhibition at MoMA PS1
Artist Whitney Claflin was wearing this when we met: a lace-trimmed champagne slipdress, oversized blue-striped button-down and silver clogs. Next time, one of her paintings might be wearing pieces of that same outfit. “So much of my work is made with things that I used to wear; my own jewelry or clothes,” says Claflin, whose…
Read MoreKimChi Chic Beauty Shrinks Its Bestselling Highlighters for On-the-go Glow
KimChi Chic Beauty is embracing the playful spirit of April Fool’s Day with a launch that’s anything but a joke. The brand has introduced Hope and Dream, mini versions of its popular Pearl Gone Wild Pressed Shimmer Highlighters, priced at $12 each. According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising…
Read MoreOn Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Leave Company After 12 Years
On Holding is transitioning to a single chief executive officer. The Zurich-based sports brand said Tuesday that co-CEO Marc Maurer will be departing the company after 12 years, turning the reins over to Martin Hoffmann, co-CEO and chief financial officer. Maurer will remain in his position through the end of June and serve as an…
Read MoreFour Brands Making Their Debut at Watches and Wonders 2025
GENEVA — Joining the 60-strong lineup this year are a clutch of independent newcomers that have made their mark in the horological world thanks to technical innovations that underscore their unique approaches. Genus Right out the gate, Genus’ intention of offering timepieces that challenge convention by offering a dynamic and fluid vision of time caught…
Read MoreBulgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon Watch Breaks Yet Another Record
GENEVA — It’s not surprising that Roman jeweler Bulgari is setting a new record in high watchmaking as it marks its first participation as an official exhibitor of the Watches and Wonders fair here. After garnering nine records with its Octo Finissimo ultra-thin watches — the first iteration of which was launched in 2014, building…
Read MoreUnilever Snaps Up British Sustainable Deodorant Brand Wild
Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum. Other terms of the deal also were not disclosed, apart from that the brand’s founders, Charlie Bowes-Lyon and Freddy Ward, childhood friends and later cofounders, will continue to run the business. Fabian Garcia, president of Unilever Personal Care, said: “We are thrilled to…
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