Retail Markets
All the Beauty Retail Expansions of 2026
The latest beauty retail expansions to know.
CEO Talks: Luxury Veteran Isabelle Durand on Growing High-end French Bedding Firm Tréca Paris
Durand explains how her experience at Christian Louboutin and Hermès have prepped her for Tréca Paris' next…
EXCLUSIVE: Olive Young Names First U.S. CEO
The appointment comes as the Korean beauty giant gears up for its first store opening in the market.
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Digital Lighting Manufacturer Gantri’s CEO on Opening First Store in San Francisco’s SoMa Area
WWD talks with Ian Yang, founder of Gantri, a California-based firm that prides itself on having become the…
Ultra High-end Italian Design Gallery Achille Salvagni Atelier Opens in Palm Beach
The collectible design atelier with galleries London and New York is responding to rising demand in the…
MillerKnoll Issues Cautious Guidance in 2026, Continues to Offset Tariff Costs
During its second-quarter conference call the company said its third-quarter 2026 outlook incorporates the…
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus on Why Beauty Is More Important Now Than Ever
The leader of the world's largest beauty company talks breaking boundaries even amidst unlikely…
Inside India’s Big Beauty Opportunity
How the most populous country in the world — long tapped by the beauty industry for its resources — is…
As Baccarat Opens in Meatpacking, Firm Readies for New Hotels, Stores and More
Laurence Nicolas, who was named chief executive officer of the historic crystal maker in February, chats with…
Online Design Platforms Are Charting New Revenue Streams
Leaders in luxury design e-commerce talk to WWD about how they are reaching new markets and how they are…
Abc Carpet & Home, Beloved NYC Retail Shrine, Opens First Manhattan Pop-up
The firm's vice president of merchandising told WWD the firm has pondered expanding with permanent physical…
Milan-based Luxury Brand J.Cricket Will Open New York City Pop-up
The sustainable brand that makes tailored, limited-edition pieces was founded by fashion veteran Jimin Lee.