Week in Review: Acquisition costs, content demands and wholesale contracts continue to challenge brands

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The AP x Swatch collab is not a wristwatch. Is the hype over?

This week, the hype around the Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" watch built to a fever pitch. In the lead-up to the big reveal, watch collectors were already planning when they would start to line up at Swatch stores to secure the highly anticipated product. But then the watc ...  Show more

'Fashion businesses want immediate contributions': An FIT professor's take on the 'challenging' fashion labor market

The last year has seen the U.S. labor market enter a challenging position. Layoffs at major companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Verizon have put more people out of work while costs of living are rising. The fashion industry wasn't spared. Saks Global is laying off 16% of its wor ...  Show more

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