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    Consumer Sentiment Plunges Amid Tariff Fears & Inflation Spike

    Consumer Sentiment Plunges Amid Tariff Fears & Inflation Spike

    Consumer sentiment plummeted due to tariff fears and rising inflation expectations, impacting economic outlook. High tariffs, soft data gauges, and potential inflation pose recessionary risks.


    Tariffs & Inflation: US Consumer Confidence Plummets

    Tariffs & Inflation: US Consumer Confidence Plummets

    US consumer confidence plunges due to tariffs and rising inflation expectations. Economists express recessionary concerns. Tariffs impact economic growth and consumer spending. Key indicators decline sharply.


    Axe & Pete Davidson: Gen Z, ‘Rizz,’ and Body Positivity

    Axe & Pete Davidson: Gen Z, ‘Rizz,’ and Body Positivity

    Axe partners with Pete Davidson to connect with Gen Z via social media, promoting body positivity and 'rizz' (charm) with a humorous campaign featuring new scents. Unilever increases social media investment.


    Zegna Group: Americas Strong, China Down, Tariffs Addressed

    Zegna Group: Americas Strong, China Down, Tariffs Addressed

    Ermenegildo Zegna Group sees strong Americas growth but a China dip. Tariffs are being addressed with possible price adjustments. DTC sales rise, offsetting wholesale declines. Focus remains on brand strength and customer connection.


    Fashion & Retail News: Delisting, Tariffs, & Sustainable Products

    Fashion & Retail News: Delisting, Tariffs, & Sustainable Products

    Fashion retail updates: Charles & Colvard delisted. Tariffs impact prices. Puma hits sustainability goals. Zales targets new jewelry consumers. Adidas sales grow. Coty aims for growth. Fast-fashion, KFC, Adidas, Puma.


    Fashion Reissues: Nostalgia, Resale & the Balance of Innovation

    Fashion Reissues: Nostalgia, Resale & the Balance of Innovation

    Luxury brands are strategically reissuing iconic items, tapping into nostalgia & Gen Z's interest in vintage fashion. But brands must balance heritage with innovation to avoid market saturation & boost resale market.


    Parachute Partners with Target: Mass Market Bedding

    Parachute Partners with Target: Mass Market Bedding

    Parachute expands into the mass market via a partnership with Target, offering affordable bedding. This follows a prior collaboration with Crate & Barrel. Target aims to enhance its bedding options.


    Space NK: UK Beauty Expansion After US Exit

    Space NK: UK Beauty Expansion After US Exit

    Space NK refocuses on UK expansion after exiting the US market. The retailer emphasizes hyper-local stores, personalized experiences, and emerging brands to attract 'grazing buyers' and boost turnover. NDULGE loyalty program.


    Mytheresa Acquires YNAP: Luxury E-commerce Shakeup

    Mytheresa Acquires YNAP: Luxury E-commerce Shakeup

    Mytheresa's acquisition of YNAP creates a luxury e-commerce giant. Focus shifts to integrating Net-a-Porter, leveraging Mytheresa's expertise to revitalize the brand and differentiate it from competitors.


    FSA & HSA: Beauty Retailers Tap into Healthcare Spending

    FSA & HSA: Beauty Retailers Tap into Healthcare Spending

    Beauty retailers like Ulta & Sephora are targeting FSA/HSA funds by highlighting eligible beauty & wellness items. Education is key to unlocking billions in potential spending. Sunscreen, acne treatments & more qualify.


    Google Ad Monopoly: Court Ruling & Antitrust Implications

    Google Ad Monopoly: Court Ruling & Antitrust Implications

    Court rules against Google in ad tech antitrust case, citing monopoly power in publisher tools and ad exchanges. Google plans appeal. Implications for the advertising industry are significant.


    AI & Product Content: Boosting E-commerce Customer Confidence

    AI & Product Content: Boosting E-commerce Customer Confidence

    AI is reshaping e-commerce product search. Clear product details, images, and reviews are key to building customer trust and preventing search abandonment. Detailed words usage is trending.


    CoComelon’s ‘Can Help’ Campaign: Supporting Parents

    CoComelon’s ‘Can Help’ Campaign: Supporting Parents

    CoComelon launches 'CoComelon Can Help,' its first marketing campaign supporting parents navigating developmental stages. Features songs, social media, and community support. Addresses stress and provides resources.


    Trump Tariffs & Ad Spend: Marketing in Limbo?

    Trump Tariffs & Ad Spend: Marketing in Limbo?

    Trump's tariff policies create uncertainty. Declining ad spend indicates recession risks. Marketers shift to performance marketing amidst global trade war concerns. Focus on efficiency, e-commerce and retail media.


    Lowe’s Acquires Artisan Design Group: Expanding Pro Services

    Lowe’s Acquires Artisan Design Group: Expanding Pro Services

    Lowe's is acquiring Artisan Design Group for $1.3B to boost its pro services and expand its market by $50B. This acquisition enhances Lowe's strategy to capture professional spending and construction growth.


    LVMH: Luxury Market Slowdown & US Tariffs Impact

    LVMH: Luxury Market Slowdown & US Tariffs Impact

    LVMH faces a luxury market slowdown and potential US tariffs. Q1 2025 sales miss expectations. Focus on managing expenses and adapting to economic uncertainty. Strong performance in fashion & leather goods.


    What’s happening with the Prada-Versace deal?

    What’s happening with the Prada-Versace deal?

    “The 90-day delay may be helpful as it sends a signal that President Trump may not want globally high tariffs in the long run but, rather, is playing a game of negotiation,” says Neil Saunders, managing director at Globaldata.


    Kit Kat protects downtime in a chaotic world with Break Brothers

    Kit Kat protects downtime in a chaotic world with Break Brothers

    The besuited, bouncer-like group, outfitted to mirror the four fingers of chocolate-coated wafer that make up a Kit Kat bar, ensure people are able to take a break in a world where unwinding feels increasingly difficult, including due to taxing work environments.


    India’s luxury retail trailblazer Darshan Mehta passes away at 63

    India’s luxury retail trailblazer Darshan Mehta passes away at 63

    Before joining Ambani-owned Reliance in 2007, Mehta was president of Arvind Brands Limited, a company known for its homegrown premium labels and as the retail partner for Tommy Hilfiger India.


    The immediate impact of Trump’s tariffs on fashion

    The immediate impact of Trump’s tariffs on fashion

    “When we consider the luxury and fashion markets outside of the US, it’s worth noting that protectionism was already on the rise, and it’s only likely to increase in the short to medium term on the back of the new trade deals and tariffs,” says Roberts, referring to limiting imports in order to boost domestic industries.


    New US tariffs throw fashion’s supply chain into turmoil

    New US tariffs throw fashion’s supply chain into turmoil

    Bangladesh has some capacity to absorb the overflow from shifting supply chains, but persistent concerns around labour conditions, safety and political unrest make it a less attractive alternative, according to Vincent Quan, associate professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).


    NRF expects ‘slower trajectory for consumer spending’ in 2025 as tariffs fuel uncertainty, inflation fears

    NRF expects ‘slower trajectory for consumer spending’ in 2025 as tariffs fuel uncertainty, inflation fears

    Sarah Wells, founder and CEO of a company selling bags and apparel for new mothers, said during the event that the uncertainty spurred by tariffs represents “the biggest challenge that my small business faces this year.”


    Why Olaplex is leading with emotion for its latest refresh, campaign

    Why Olaplex is leading with emotion for its latest refresh, campaign

    The full campaign, which includes out-of-home (OOH) ads and a pop-up experience, was crafted with emotion in mind, marking a departure from the premium brand’s previous strategy.


    Amplify campaign reach and avoid the retail media tax with on-the-go video advertising

    Amplify campaign reach and avoid the retail media tax with on-the-go video advertising

    “On-the-go media is a dynamic, full sight, sound and motion video advertising format designed to engage consumers during key moments in their daily routines,” explained Kristina Lutz, EVP of marketing for GSTV.