Business Strategy
Brunello Cucinelli Expects Modest Profit Growth in 2025, Sees Sales Up 10 Percent in 2026 After Positive H1
The Solomeo, Italy-based company said it sees profits rising modestly by year's end, but predicted revenue…
Australian Luxury Design Brand Paloma Editions Enters U.S. Market
The firm's founder said its expansion is being driven by 350 percent growth in the first half of 2025, versus…
Maison&Objet’s Managing Director Mélanie Leroy Resigns
A source told WWD, Leroy, a promoter of women in the fields of design, decoration and art de vivre, stepped…
Fritz Hansen’s New Creative Director Ushers in Modern Era, Welcomes Michael Anastassiades to Lineup
Els Van Hoorebeeck, who was hired to translate the Danish company's 150 year-old DNA to a younger generation…
Design Firm Dexelance Opens China Office to Fuel Expansion
The new Shanghai headquarters were inaugurated with Dexelance China chief executive officer Vincy Ho, who was…
‘We’re Not Just Niche, We’re Needed’: How Arab Beauty Brands Are Readying to Go Global
Yara Alnamlah and Sara Alrashed, founders of Moonglaze and Asteri Beauty, respectively, talk growth plans and…
Why Saudi Arabia and Qatar Are Primed for New Design Events as Contract Business Drives Demand
The increasing demand for local events, interior design contacts, talents and hubs is highlighted as Riyadh…
Jenna Lyons Wants You to ‘Get Off Your Computer and Walk Around’
The multihyphenate closed out the 2025 WWD Beauty CEO Summit by discussing the art of the pivot, balancing…
Paolo Boffi Dies at 85
The son of the firm's founder is credited with the internationalization of the luxury kitchens firm that took…
Legendary Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Enhances Universe With Bold Home Projects
After making a splash with historic textile-maker Pierre Frey at Milan Design Week 2025, the cofounder of…
More Key Changes for Flos B&B Group as Marketing, Sustainability Chief Moves to Dexelance
Lucia Nadal has been named general manager of Davide Groppi, an Italian lighting firm under the Dexelance…
EXCLUSIVE: Assouline Doesn’t Want to Just Publish Books, It Wants to Own the Library Space
Alexandre Assouline, named president of Assouline in January, chats with WWD about a new launch, The Library…
Exploring Colony’s Unique Design Gallery Model as Founder Embarks on Largest Group Show
In an interview with WWD, Jean Lin discusses what she learned about the design business and how she's…
Duke + Dexter Collaborate With BWT Alpine F1 Team on 2025 Miami Grand Prix Collection
The luxury British footwear company collaborates with the Formula 1 team on an exclusive collection, timed to…
Puig Reiterates FY 2025 Guidance, Posts Strong Q1 Fragrance Sales
The Spanish beauty and fashion company expects organic revenue growth in the 6 to 8 percent range this year.