community news and archive

The return to authenticity: what 2027's defining consumer trend means for fashion

In a societal climate marked by anxiety, people need, more than ever, to find renewed meaning in their lives, says Eric Miternique, founder of L’Agence Pulse, a Paris-based agency specialising in trend forecasting, foresight and strategy. Against a backdrop of AI, overlapping economic, social, climate and health crises, international conflicts...

FeaturedMember

Business|Interview

The Do’s and Don’ts of opening a physical retail store: Community, identity and strategic decisions

Buenos Aires - For Peruvian designer Annaiss Yucra, opening her first physical store recent was not an impulsive decision, but the result of a process built over time—shaped by textile heritage, experimentation and commercial validation. In today’s digital era, where many brands are born and grow through social media, physical retail continues...

Retail|In pictures

Saucony opens first UK flagship store

US footwear brand Saucony has opened its first flagship store in the UK. The new store is located at 4 James Street in London and officially opened on June 21, as announced by the Wolverine World Wide Inc. subsidiary on Wednesday. The London location is intended to be more than just a retail space: with an integrated café, rooms for community...

Culture

Levi Strauss & Co. commissions 25 new murals across San Francisco

Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) had launched a new initiative, commissioning 25 new murals to be painted across San Francisco in honor of the 25th anniversary of its Community Day. Known as “These City Walls,” the initiative is part of Levi Strauss & Co.’s continued commitment to urban revitalization, which sees the company investing in...