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Luxury

This Week: Gucci and Versace Soft Launch in Milan

Two of Italy’s most prominent brands are managing expectations for their designer debuts this week. Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta will also reveal aesthetic revamps.

Luxury

This Week: Gucci and Versace Soft Launch in Milan

Two of Italy’s most prominent brands are managing expectations for their designer debuts this week. Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta will also reveal aesthetic revamps.


Media

Sale of TikTok’s US Assets May Get Boost After Trump-Xi Call

Trump said on Truth Social on Friday that he appreciated ‘the approval of the TikTok Deal’ from Xi, while Xi’s statement did not mention an approval.

Media

Sale of TikTok’s US Assets May Get Boost After Trump-Xi Call

Trump said on Truth Social on Friday that he appreciated ‘the approval of the TikTok Deal’ from Xi, while Xi’s statement did not mention an approval.


Retail

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?

With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.

Retail

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?

With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.


Sustainability

Fashion Needs a New Sustainability Playbook

Efforts to establish a cleaner, kinder fashion sector are struggling, but it’s not clear what the answers are.

Sustainability

Fashion Needs a New Sustainability Playbook

Efforts to establish a cleaner, kinder fashion sector are struggling, but it’s not clear what the answers are.


Beauty

The Fragrance Brand, the Influencer and the $60,000 Wedding Gift

It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.

Beauty

The Fragrance Brand, the Influencer and the $60,000 Wedding Gift

It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.


Sports

Not So Fast on a Puma and Adidas Reunion

Speculation about a potential reunion between the two legacy German footwear brands ran wild this week, but it might not be as brilliant an idea as it sounds.

Sports

Not So Fast on a Puma and Adidas Reunion

Speculation about a potential reunion between the two legacy German footwear brands ran wild this week, but it might not be as brilliant an idea as it sounds.


Beauty

Why Sephora Employees Fear ‘Chaotic’ Tween Shoppers

Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.

Beauty

Why Sephora Employees Fear ‘Chaotic’ Tween Shoppers

Preteens are parroting influencer speak and demanding anti-ageing products as the pressure to fit in intensifies.


Fashion Week

H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.

Fashion Week

H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.


Retail

From Skechers to Foot Locker: Tariff Chaos Spurs Record-High Footwear, Apparel Deals

Some companies are merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the remaining years of his presidency outside of the public market.

Retail

From Skechers to Foot Locker: Tariff Chaos Spurs Record-High Footwear, Apparel Deals

Some companies are merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the remaining years of his presidency outside of the public market.


Beauty

A Chat With Sephora, and More

In the first edition of her weekly newsletter, The Business of Beauty’s Priya Rao dives into the global retail wars, why L’Oréal needs to be thinking three decades ahead, whether Gap Beauty has a prayer and why the latest wave of beauty M&A feels so anticlimactic.

Beauty

A Chat With Sephora, and More

In the first edition of her weekly newsletter, The Business of Beauty’s Priya Rao dives into the global retail wars, why L’Oréal needs to be thinking three decades ahead, whether Gap Beauty has a prayer and why the latest wave of beauty M&A feels so anticlimactic.


Retail

Shein Opens Its Supply Network to Fashion Brands to Boost Growth

Other fashion brands can now tap on the fast-fashion retailer’s supply chain, which includes factories that can turn around new designs in 5-7 days, as long as they open a store on its online marketplace.

Retail

Shein Opens Its Supply Network to Fashion Brands to Boost Growth

Other fashion brands can now tap on the fast-fashion retailer’s supply chain, which includes factories that can turn around new designs in 5-7 days, as long as they open a store on its online marketplace.


Technology

AI-Powered Shopping App Secures $8 Million, Hailey Bieber Backing

Phia, a price-comparison platform co-founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, raised a seed round led by prominent venture firm Kleiner Perkins and a host of celebrity backers.

Technology

AI-Powered Shopping App Secures $8 Million, Hailey Bieber Backing

Phia, a price-comparison platform co-founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, raised a seed round led by prominent venture firm Kleiner Perkins and a host of celebrity backers.