What to Watch
What to Watch: The Deal Market After the IPO Rush
The hot stock market drew a host of new names to Wall Street last year and questions for M&A going into 2022.
What to Watch: The Roller-coaster Economy
Spending is expected to slow in 2022 as the economy resets to something more like normal.
What to Watch: Retail 2022 — Still Strong but Tougher
Retailers are hoping COVID-19, supply chain bottlenecks and inflation subside next year when they're up…
The Latest From the Beauty M&A Scene
Many of the companies that saw sales gains during the coronavirus pandemic are out in the market, looking for…
Fashion and Retail’s Tech Boom Goes Deeper
Tech's reach into fashion and retail is changing the fundamentals of the business — and driving huge…
Retailers Rethink Brick-and-Mortar Potential
For many retailers, particularly those selling "non-essentials," the outlook has been bleak, but this year…
Retail Weather Realities
Merchants are contending with more extreme weather than ever, but can also benefit by keeping an eye on the…
Wellness Trends to Watch in 2021
Experts project for consumers to take more personal control of their individual health and wellness in the…
Could Coty’s Turnaround Succeed in 2021?
"She arrived on the scene and went, 'What have you guys been doing for the last five years?'"
This Could Be the Year Google, Facebook Really Pay Publishers for Content
After years of public barbs and private talks, Internet rulers may start to regularly pay publishers for…
Fashion Film Festivals Unite With Fashion Weeks
In the past, fashion film festivals largely pursued their own timetable, sponsors and audience.
Watch Brands Rush to Digital Channels
Watches & Wonders Geneva has emerged as the main industry trade show — which will be held entirely…
When Will In-person Events Like Coachella, the Oscars Return?
Many event organizers and companies are planning for in-person events in 2022, but there are still some…
Victoria’s Secret’s Next Move
The lingerie giant is clearly gaining ground in its comeback strategy. But how far can it go?
The Race to Make a Truly Circular Running Shoe
The world's sportswear giants are in a race to come up with the first running shoe that, after it is…