Hermès has issued exclusive handbags in aquatic colors to mark the renovation of its Rue de Sèvres store, located in a former swimming pool.

As brands consider how to promote greater diversity through their activations, WWD highlights influencer agencies owned by people of color.

Kering said it had no knowledge of an inquiry into its activities.

Patrick Mays, senior director of merchandising for Lucky Brand, shares insights about his career path after graduating LIM College.

In the future, consumers will seek out discounted, sustainable and health-conscious products, said David Sykes, head of Klarna U.S. They will also be more likely to embrace technology to shop.

PVH’s Kate Nadolny and Puma’s Katie Darling discuss how the pandemic changed all the rules of retail.

The data measures a variety of key factors across 116 retailers.

The Italian cosmetics manufacturer named Beryl Faure Kelley and Perrine Bequignon vice president of global sales and vice president of research and development, respectively.

Now valued at $2.8 billion, the resell online platform will accelerate global expansion, product innovation and category diversification.

The retailer’s digital, editorial leaders discuss the importance of being in sync with customers’ feelings and desires during a stressful, uncertain time.

Alibaba has named J. Michael Evans to the board of directors.

The ceo is looking to build even stronger digital connections with online.

“Radical is exactly what we need, and I’m excited to see what we can all deliver,” said Pitcher, who laid out an inspirational manifesto for retail.

Greg Petro and Jonathan Duskin on how fashion companies are proving their worth today.

Saks Fifth Avenue’s ceo said the retailer, well before the pandemic, began implementing strategies to meet rapid-changing consumer wants and needs.

The outgoing ceo called again for fashion to look beyond the bottom line.

The ceo lays out how the retailer is taking advantage of consumer changes accentuated by COVID-19.