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Michael Kors Highlights Handbag Market Diversity in FTC Hearing
Michael Kors testified about the nature of the competitive landscape of the handbag market, as the FTC scrutinises Tapestry’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings.
Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help
The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.
US Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Goods Takes Aim at Temu, Shein
Plans to begin taxing US imports worth less than $800 would shut a loophole that that has helped fuel the Chinese-linked e-commerce players’ growth.
The Impact of The Wellness Industry on Ethiopia’s Frankincense Trees Laid Bare
Demand for the popular health and beauty ingredient and aggressive illicit harvesting practices is driving the frankincense tree to the brink of extinction.
Why Beauty Brands Keep Getting Accused of Causing Hair Loss — and What They Can Do About It
Mielle Organics is the latest company to face viral claims its products cause hair loss and scalp injury. How it navigates the next few weeks will determine whether this is a short-term setback or a serious threat to its long-term viability.
This Week: Burberry, Gucci and the Federal Reserve Could Surprise Us
Two struggling luxury brands will show their latest collections, while the US central bank is expected to make a long-anticipated cut to interest rates.
The Row’s $1 Billion Deal, Explained
The owners of Chanel and L’Oréal have invested in American luxury label The Row, alongside Natalie Massenet and Nick Brown’s Imaginary Ventures and Lauren Santo Domingo’s St. Dominique Capital. What will the deal mean for The Row’s unique business?
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Honey, I Shrunk the Core Audience
Micro-seeding is beauty’s new power play. Can it work?
Macy’s Targets Menswear Shoppers With New Private Label
Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.
New York Fashion Week Isn’t Dead
Big names, extravagant productions, a Google-sponsored shuttle bus and an overall sense of high energy all helped breathe new life into the shows this season.
Mytheresa Grows Sales Amid Continued Focus on Top Clients
After surviving the luxury e-commerce slowdown this year, Mytheresa is preparing for the future by introducing new initiatives to retain its stronghold on its highest spending customers.
Chanel Owners and L’Oréal Heir Investing in Olsens’ The Row
The Wertheimer family and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers’ Tethys Invest have acquired minority stakes in The Row, valuing the Olsen sisters’ luxury label at approximately $1 billion, with Imaginary Ventures also joining the investment.