Discretionary spending continued to drive growth across fashion-forward sectors. Report

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales in June Reflect Rising Prices for Essentials, Continued Leisure Spending. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. consumer retail spending excluding automotive increased +9.5% year-over-year (YOY) in June, while retail sales excluding auto and gas rose +6.1% YOY. Rising prices—particularly … Read more

The Fragrance Day 2022 to Galvanize Beauty Industry

  As Spring 2022 dawns with continued uncertainty and ever-evolving changes to the global landscape, there is renewed optimism, creativity and innovation in the multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry. The Fragrance Day event, launched in 2018, is presented annually by The Fragrance Foundation on March 21. Introducing consumers everywhere to the transformative power of fragrance, The Fragrance … Read more

Premier luxury ecommerce platform debuts on TikTok with on-demand style inspiration

Saks Debuts on TikTok. Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has made its official debut on TikTok (@saks) to further connect with customers through compelling digital content. Saks announced it will bring together a diverse group of voices, including creators, celebrities and fashion insiders, giving followers the opportunity to experience the world of luxury fashion … Read more

Dolce & Gabbana has pledged to keep fur from future fashion collections

  Fashion industry and Last Chance for Animals Welcome Dolce & Gabbana’s Fur Ban. A conscious choice towards a more sustainable, fur-free future. Last Chance for Animals (LCA) welcomed news that Italian luxury fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana, has pledged to keep fur from future collections. “Dolce&Gabbana, supported by the Humane Society of the United … Read more

The ultimate destination for Game Day fashion

The intersection of fashion and sports is stronger than ever before. This year, Saks is the ultimate destination for Game Day fashion with an outstanding lineup of exclusives for our men’s, women’s and kids customers,The premier luxury ecommerce platform Saks will highlight the collection in a digital campaign featuring Denver star wide receiver, Jerry Jeudy. … Read more

Fur-Free Friday 2021: killing animals for their fur has no place in modern society

  Last Chance for Animals Holds 35th Annual Fur-Free Friday Protest in Beverly Hills. Fur-Free Friday was founded in 1986. The demonstration—held on one of the busiest shopping days of the year—aims to educate the public about the animal cruelty on fur farms, speak out against the furriers and luxury brands that sell fur, and … Read more