Business Strategy
Retail’s Crossroads: Plotting a Course to Redefine Success
Amid inflation, tariffs, shifting consumer behaviors and supply chain upheavals, landlords and retailers are…
Brunello Cucinelli Posts Growth in Q1, Cites Solid Upward Trend in April
The Solomeo, Italy-based company maintained its revenue growth forecast of about 10 percent for 2025 and 2026…
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Revlon, The Estée Lauder Cos. and More
Revlon is adding an entertainment and food industries alum to its ranks; a Lauder exec gets a promotion and…
Fabled Crystal Glassmaker Saint-Louis Grew Its Lighting Business and Is Ready to Shine
CEO Jérôme de Lavergnolle talks to WWD about how lighting became a main driver of the Hermès Group-controlled…
A First Look Into Nemo Group’s New Acquisitions, Driade and FontanaArte
In an unexpected twist, Nemo lighting's founder talks about stepping into the world of furniture for the…
Appetite for Home Collectibles Driving E-commerce Amid Slowdown
WWD pinpoints how the home category continues to represent a huge opportunity for fashion and lifestyle…
Where Molteni Group Sees Opportunities in the High Seas
Having expanded its retail network worldwide, Molteni Group's CEO discusses the opportunities in the…
How Salone del Mobile.Milano’s President Has Adapted Amid Tough Times
Maria Porro, the first female president of design fair Salone del Mobile.Milano, is steering the sector…
Key Differences Between Creative Direction in Design Versus Fashion
Top furniture and decor experts weigh in on the frenetic creative shuffle taking the fashion industry by…
Haworth Lifestyle Readies for Acquisitions as It Nears 1 Billion Euros in Sales
The company unveiled its reorganization plans as it primes for growth.
The Evolution of Payment Solutions With the President of Bolt
In this episode of WWD Voices, Justin Grooms shares trends in the fintech space.
Poliform Takes Over Trussardi’s Former Piazza della Scala Hub
Poliform's CEO told WWD it will cut the ribbon before the end of 2025 on a three-story retail space, a café…
EXCLUSIVE: Former Flos B&B Italia Group CEO Daniel Lalonde Moves to Vita, a Division of Fiskars Group
The seasoned luxury executive told WWD he's focused on elevating the global leadership of Vita's brands Georg…
Virginia Norris Launches London-based Agency, Virginia and Partners
The former Aisle 8 cofounder's new communications agency will represent Reiss, Missoma, Sézane and BoConcept…
Memphis’ Owners Will Showcase Rare Pieces at Salone del Mobile.Milano
Among the key novelties are two historic pieces originally conceived by Ettore Sottsass for his longtime…