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Retail

Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’

Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’

Retail

Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’

Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’


Fashion Week

CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule

The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.

Fashion Week

CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule

The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.


Marketing

Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims

The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million ‍in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.

Marketing

Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims

The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million ‍in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.


Luxury

Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO

The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.

Luxury

Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO

The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.


Beauty

Tatcha Names New CEO

The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.

Beauty

Tatcha Names New CEO

The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.


Media

Who What Wear UK Appoints Jane McFarland Editor in Chief

She succeeded Hannah Almassi, who joined parent company Future Plc as managing director of women’s UK last July.

Media

Who What Wear UK Appoints Jane McFarland Editor in Chief

She succeeded Hannah Almassi, who joined parent company Future Plc as managing director of women’s UK last July.


Retail

Report: Saks Global Nearing $1.75 Billion Financing Plan Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing

The financing would ⁠provide an immediate cash infusion of $1 billion through a debtor-in-possession loan from an investor group led by Pentwater ⁠Capital Management and Bracebridge Capital, Reuters reported.

Retail

Report: Saks Global Nearing $1.75 Billion Financing Plan Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing

The financing would ⁠provide an immediate cash infusion of $1 billion through a debtor-in-possession loan from an investor group led by Pentwater ⁠Capital Management and Bracebridge Capital, Reuters reported.


Retail

Report: Richard Baker to Exit Saks Global; Geoffroy van Raemdonck Waiting in the Wings

The CEO is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.

Retail

Report: Richard Baker to Exit Saks Global; Geoffroy van Raemdonck Waiting in the Wings

The CEO is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.


Technology

Meta and EssilorLuxottica Discuss Doubling Output of AI Glasses

The companies are discussing potentially doubling production capacity for their AI-powered smart glasses as demand surges for the Ray-Ban Meta frames.

Technology

Meta and EssilorLuxottica Discuss Doubling Output of AI Glasses

The companies are discussing potentially doubling production capacity for their AI-powered smart glasses as demand surges for the Ray-Ban Meta frames.


Luxury

Roksanda Appoints Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer

The former Temperley executive will assume the position of CEO effective immediately.

Luxury

Roksanda Appoints Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer

The former Temperley executive will assume the position of CEO effective immediately.


Luxury

Cucinelli Q4 Revenue Rises 12%, Lifted by the Americas and Asia

The Italian group, the first in the luxury sector to report, confirmed its outlook for a revenue gain of 10 percent this year, but was more cautious for 2027 and 2028.

Luxury

Cucinelli Q4 Revenue Rises 12%, Lifted by the Americas and Asia

The Italian group, the first in the luxury sector to report, confirmed its outlook for a revenue gain of 10 percent this year, but was more cautious for 2027 and 2028.


Retail

Lululemon Rises as Holiday Sales Show Signs of Rebound

The yogawear company sees fourth-quarter sales at the higher end of its guidance, a sign the brand is regaining some momentum following a series of disappointing results.

Retail

Lululemon Rises as Holiday Sales Show Signs of Rebound

The yogawear company sees fourth-quarter sales at the higher end of its guidance, a sign the brand is regaining some momentum following a series of disappointing results.