Hollister launches a summer music program, the first large-scale event in recent history

For Summer 2024, Hollister is turning to the power of music to engage its youthful customer base. It’s also looking to address the more extensive conversation around mental health for Gen Z with an ambitious plan to stage ‘flash mob’-style concerts where teens meet most: high school. Carey Collins Krug – Courtesy FashionNetwork.com spoke to … Read more

Lucia Marcuzzo of Levi’s says that “even at tough times like the current, a DTC strategy fosters growth”

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 26, 2024 Forging a strong direct relationship with consumers is one of the mainstays of the ‘Project Fuel’ plan drawn up by Michelle Gass, who earlier this year was appointed CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. And while Levi’s will chiefly focus on expanding its retail network in Asia, … Read more

Tod’s triumphs with Art of Craftmanship in Venice

Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.  The presentation on Friday evening Scores of luxury labels descended on Venice this week, as the Biennale opened in the lagoon city, but none … Read more

Bloomingdale’s opens camp-inspired pop-up space

Bloomingdale’s unveiled on Thursday its latest in-store ‘Carousel’ experience dedicated to being the ultimate summer destination for all ages.  Bloomingdale’s opens camp-inspired pop-up space. – Bloomingdale’s Dubbed ‘Camp Bloomingdale’s’, the pop-up space opens with a wide array of products spanning multiple categories including swimwear, accessories, beauty essentials, food, beverages, and more. In particular, the space … Read more

Levi Strauss tightens budget, stops footwear line, closes factory in Plock, Poland

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 8, 2024 Levi Strauss, owner of Levi’s, Dockers and Beyond Yoga, has reported a 7.8% revenue drop for Q1 2024, down to $1.56 billion (€1.44 billion), with losses of nearly $10 million. On Thursday however, a few hours after Michelle Gass, the group’s CEO since January, announced these results, … Read more

Build more accommodation for students, Anwar tells UPSI

TANJUNG MALIM: The accommodation dormitories at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) will be renovated to accommodate more students, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. At the National Book Award launch on Thursday (Dec 21), the Prime Minister said the renovation of the university’s student accommodations must start immediately. “It was reported that UPSI has the (lowest) … Read more

LVMH inks accord with UAE mall developers, unveils Amazon sustainability project at COP28

Luxury and fashion giant LVMH on Tuesday announced a major accord with United Arab Emirates mall developers at COP28 in Dubai, designed to reduce water use and boost waste management. The signing of the accord – LVMH  In a related move, LVMH also unveiled a fresh Amazon sustainability project targeting biodiversity projects in Brazil, and … Read more