Stores
A once-exiled designer, a fast fashion giant, and a changing idea of luxury
The tie-up between John Galliano and Zara underscores how the industry is rethinking value, access, and who gets to buy in.
Jeena is a reporter for Retail Brew covering fashion and luxury.
Stores
Kearney’s global luxury outlook shows spending increasingly concentrated among ultra-wealthy
That leaves brands to rethink how they win over everyone else.
Stores
69% of retail workers considering switching careers or industries: survey
In a recent Criteria survey, job seekers expressed frustrations with the hiring process and an overwhelming desire to switch industries.
Stores
Regional retailers in the Gulf brace for uncertainty
With shopping in the region still heavily mall-based, geopolitical tensions could dampen discretionary spending.
E-Commerce
Could Singapore be the next big international playground for e-commerce brands?
A new report from GlobalData found that Singapore’s e-comm market is expected to reach $31 billion this year.
Supply Chain
Why war in the Middle East could raise costs for retailers, even without major factory shutdowns
The biggest risks come from rising oil prices, shipping disruptions, and renewed pressure on supply chains.
Marketing
Consumers say they’re financially worse off and it’s changing how they shop
Rising grocery prices and economic anxiety are pushing shoppers toward sales, private labels, and cheaper dining options.
Supply Chain
Emergency tariffs are out, a global 15% levy is in, and fashion is still paying the price
Retailers that once fled China now face a broader tariff landscape and little clarity on refunds or margin relief.
Marketing
Americans’ appetite for chocolate is growing faster than its price tag
A new study by Gourmet Gift Baskets found that searches for chocolates outpaced the rise in chocolate prices between 2022 and 2025.
Stores
How Jin Soon Choi became fashion’s most trusted nail artist
From navigating discrimination to reshaping the role of manicurists, the founder of Jinsoon opens up about confidence, cultural change, and career longevity.