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Thursday, November 20

Business Features

The New Target: Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke Takes Aim

Target gained during CEO Brian Cornell’s tenure, but not enough to satisfy the company itself and retailer is now adding $1 billion to capex to get back some of its swagger.

Watches

Continued U.S. Pullback Dents October Exports of Swiss Watches

Exports to the leading market for Swiss timepieces slumped 46.8 percent in October, continuing a sharp correction after outside growth earlier in the year ahead of tariffs.

Business Features

Luxury Market Faces Challenges Amid Economic Uncertainty, Shifts Toward Experiences

Bain & Altagamma's latest report forecasts sales of the personal luxury goods to decrease 2 percent to 358 million euros in 2025.

Human Resources

Sarah Coonan Exits Liberty London

The London store’s retail managing director has been with the business for 15 years, and will leave in January to ensure a smooth transition.

Fashion Scoops

Alberta Ferretti to Stage Fall 2026 Runway Show in Dubai

As guest designer of the upcoming Dubai Fashion Week, the brand will unveil the collection on Feb. 1, marking its first full-scale presentation in the Middle East.

Retail

Bloomingdale's and Burberry Get 'Happy Together'

The holiday collaboration couldn't have been timed better considering the shopping season goes into full swing in a matter of days and Burberry's business is showing signs of improvement and renewed r …

Designer and Luxury

Knwls Teams With Miss Sixty for High-octane Capsule

A series of activations will take place in Seoul, Tokyo, London and Los Angeles in the coming weeks to mark the launch.