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Lara Ewen

(She/Her)
  • Teacher, Gotham Writers Workshop
  • Journalist, Freelance
New York
Covers:  business journalism
Doesn't Cover: Food; alcohol; gossip

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Do Jewelry Consumers Care About Traceability?

Do Jewelry Consumers Care About Traceability?

Rapaport News — Despite the buzz over digital diamond tracking, today's customers value honest conversations more than flashy devices.

'Peanut butter' pay raises are not yet mainstream, Mercer finds

'Peanut butter' pay raises are not yet mainstream, Mercer finds

HR Dive — Only 4% of employers handed out across-the-board raises, per survey results.

Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment

Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment

Retail Dive — Moody's is maintaining a negative outlook for the industry in 2026 as high prices and dwindling consumer demand pressure retailers.

Luxury drove Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q1

Luxury drove Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q1

Hotel Dive — Hyatt's luxury brands fueled RevPAR growth in the quarter, with CEO Mark Hoplamazian noting, "If there's any sign of weakness in terms of the high-end customer, we have not seen it."

Grade 3-8 students need updated literacy skills supports, report says

Grade 3-8 students need updated literacy skills supports, report says

K-12 Dive — The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund report offers insights into where older readers struggle and advice on how to help them.

AI growth boosts Essex's Q3 results

AI growth boosts Essex's Q3 results

Multifamily Dive — The West Coast REIT reported its best third-quarter performance in Northern California, where a boom in artificial intelligence startups has generated demand for office space.

Florsheim and Horween Leather release shoe collab

Florsheim and Horween Leather release shoe collab

Fashion Dive — The six-piece collection was inspired by Chicago's industrial roots and combines heritage styles and premium leather.

5 women creative directors making their mark on fashion

5 women creative directors making their mark on fashion

Fashion Dive — While the industry has more than its fair share of men, only a handful of women have managed to nab the top spot at the industry's biggest houses.

Miu Miu overtakes Loewe to become world's top fashion brand

Miu Miu overtakes Loewe to become world's top fashion brand

Fashion Dive — Burberry reappeared in the top 20 rankings and The Row's Dune sandal was the top product in the second quarter Lyst Index of 2025.

Jil Sander CEO exits

Jil Sander CEO exits

Fashion Dive — Serge Brunschwig, who also served as group chief strategy officer at parent company OTB Group, is succeeded in both roles by OTB CEO Ubaldo Minelli.

Hermès reports solid revenue gains as rival firms falter

Hermès reports solid revenue gains as rival firms falter

Fashion Dive — The company posted H1 increases in every region, although second quarter improvements were smaller than preceding periods.

Strong Miu Miu sales lead to revenue growth at Prada Group

Strong Miu Miu sales lead to revenue growth at Prada Group

Fashion Dive — Gains were slower than in previous quarters and offset by declines at the Prada brand, which is still without a permanent CEO following the departure of Gianfranco D'Attis.

Kering suffers steep losses amid leadership and creative changes

Kering suffers steep losses amid leadership and creative changes

Fashion Dive — The Gucci parent company posted a 46% net income decline for the first half of fiscal 2025, while Q2 revenue sank 18%.

Zegna Group sells shares in $126M deal

Zegna Group sells shares in $126M deal

Fashion Dive — Singapore-based investment company Temasek Holdings will own a 10% stake in the Italy-based luxury firm once the transaction closes.

Rebecca Minkoff shifts to a licensing model

Rebecca Minkoff shifts to a licensing model

Fashion Dive — The Sunrise Brands-owned label signed partnerships for handbags, loungewear, footwear and jewelry, but will retain control of its digital presence and retail network.

LVMH profits tumble 22% as luxury headwinds persist

LVMH profits tumble 22% as luxury headwinds persist

Fashion Dive — Fashion and leather goods revenue declined 8% for the first half of the year, although new creative directors at Dior and Loewe could change that trajectory.

Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs collection debuts

Polo Ralph Lauren for Oak Bluffs collection debuts

Fashion Dive — The line celebrates the historically Black community on Martha's Vineyard and was created as part of an ongoing partnership with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.

Fabletics launches collab with Malbon Golf co-founders

Fabletics launches collab with Malbon Golf co-founders

Fashion Dive — The 27-piece capsule marks the first time Stephen and Erica Malbon have co-designed a new collection distinct from their namesake brand.

Burberry stems its losses amid cost cuts

Burberry stems its losses amid cost cuts

Fashion Dive — First quarter retail revenue was down 6%, but the decline marked a significant improvement over the same period last year.

6 recent licensing deals that are reshaping the fashion industry

6 recent licensing deals that are reshaping the fashion industry

Fashion Dive — In the second quarter of 2025, brands looked to expand their global reach and deepen their connection with existing customers.

Analysts say 'it's a sobering time for luxury sales'

Analysts say 'it's a sobering time for luxury sales'

Fashion Dive — In a preview of July revenue releases from LVMH, Richemont, Burberry and others, HSBC said that Liberation Day tariff announcements negatively impacted the market in April.

Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America

Nicole Miller signs licensing partnership for Latin America

Fashion Dive — The deal with Tycoon Enterprises will launch the New York-based lifestyle brand next year in key markets throughout the region, prioritizing Mexico.

Style's silver lining

Style's silver lining

Fashion Dive — Fashion's wealthiest generation is also its oldest, and as its ranks expand, there are opportunities and challenges for an industry that largely ignores them.

Demand for estate pieces strong

Demand for estate pieces strong

Rapaport Magazine — Estate provides brisk business for jewelry stores looking for healthy margins and unusual inventory. Sourcing challenges, including increased competition from online consumer-to-consumer sites such as 1stdibs.com, have made it harder to find some pieces, but experienced retailers say good pieces...
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