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Neutrogena Responds to Criticism Over How Brand Deal With Hayden Panettiere Ended
Following the actress’s untimely death, the skincare company acknowledged it had ‘made her feel unsupported during [a] difficult time.’
Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?
The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
Nike’s Stock Dip Is a Sign of the Times for Sportswear
Nike’s share price has dipped below $40 for the first time in 12 years, a new low point for the company on its comeback trail. But this dip isn’t just a warning sign for Nike — it applies to the sportswear marketplace at large.
Beauty Is Growing. Not Everyone’s Benefitting.
Judging from the world’s largest beauty companies’ earnings reports, the industry’s growth is polarised, with gulfs forming between those gaining ground and those losing it.
A Luxury Skincare Line, Made for Younger Faces
La Prairie’s new Swiss Pristine collection, aimed at entry-level shoppers, is a big bet on how aspirational products can be.
China’s New Tourist Obsession Is a 24-Hour Spa
For less than the cost of many hotels, sprawling bathhouses offer soaking pools, sleeping lounges, lobster buffets and TikTok-ready wellness.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Everyone Is Fighting for Affiliate Commissions. Who Deserves Them?
A new investigation accusing ShopMy of instructing retail partners to prioritise its referrals and cancel commissions to other platforms underscores the growing competition in affiliate marketing — and raises questions about long-accepted practices in the fast-growing space.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.