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Retail

Groupe Dynamite Inc. Sees Shares Jump on Strong Outlook

Revenue for the Canadian parent company of Garage jumped by 45 percent from a year ago to $284 million in the period ended Jan. 31, beating analysts’ expectations.

Retail

Groupe Dynamite Inc. Sees Shares Jump on Strong Outlook

Revenue for the Canadian parent company of Garage jumped by 45 percent from a year ago to $284 million in the period ended Jan. 31, beating analysts’ expectations.


Beauty

Estée Lauder, Puig Advance Talks to Combine in Mostly Stock Deal

The beauty conglomerates are discussing a deal that would consist mostly of stock and could be formally announced within weeks.

Beauty

Estée Lauder, Puig Advance Talks to Combine in Mostly Stock Deal

The beauty conglomerates are discussing a deal that would consist mostly of stock and could be formally announced within weeks.


Fashion Week

In Shanghai, the Martens-Margiela Synchronicity

Glenn Martens staged an opulent outing that underscored the depth of his connection to Maison Margiela, but the designer may have found his comfort zone too early, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Shanghai, the Martens-Margiela Synchronicity

Glenn Martens staged an opulent outing that underscored the depth of his connection to Maison Margiela, but the designer may have found his comfort zone too early, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Can Shanghai Fashion Week Give Rise to Global Labels?

The Shanghai shows can be formulaic and unoriginal, but China’s fashion capital is producing a handful of talents with the potential to go global, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Can Shanghai Fashion Week Give Rise to Global Labels?

The Shanghai shows can be formulaic and unoriginal, but China’s fashion capital is producing a handful of talents with the potential to go global, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Sports

Nike CEO Blows Off Steam With Staff Over Stalled Turnaround

‘I’m so tired, and I know you are too, of talking about fixing this business,’ Elliott Hill said during the all-hands meeting Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.

Sports

Nike CEO Blows Off Steam With Staff Over Stalled Turnaround

‘I’m so tired, and I know you are too, of talking about fixing this business,’ Elliott Hill said during the all-hands meeting Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.


Retail

US Retail Sales Rebound in February, Beating Projections

Clothing sales reversed course after three months of decline, but economists warn that the data doesn’t reflect current consumer sentiment following the war in Iran.

Retail

US Retail Sales Rebound in February, Beating Projections

Clothing sales reversed course after three months of decline, but economists warn that the data doesn’t reflect current consumer sentiment following the war in Iran.


Technology

The Debrief | The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI

The Debrief hosts Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young are joined by BoF’s retail editor Cathaleen Chen to talk about why Revolve is betting on ‘a culture of AI’ for their expansion.

Technology

The Debrief | The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI

The Debrief hosts Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young are joined by BoF’s retail editor Cathaleen Chen to talk about why Revolve is betting on ‘a culture of AI’ for their expansion.


Beauty

Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Pill Wins FDA Approval

Orforglipron, which will be sold under the brand name Foundayo, becomes the second GLP-1 weight-loss pill to enter the US market after Novo Nordisk’s tablet-form Wegovy launched in Jan. 2026.

Beauty

Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Pill Wins FDA Approval

Orforglipron, which will be sold under the brand name Foundayo, becomes the second GLP-1 weight-loss pill to enter the US market after Novo Nordisk’s tablet-form Wegovy launched in Jan. 2026.


Sports

Opinion: Nike’s Uphill Slog to Recovery Just Got Harder

The sportswear brand forecasts that revenue will drop in the current quarter, and will decline in the low single digits for the rest of the calendar year.

Sports

Opinion: Nike’s Uphill Slog to Recovery Just Got Harder

The sportswear brand forecasts that revenue will drop in the current quarter, and will decline in the low single digits for the rest of the calendar year.


Beauty

The Business of Looksmaxxing

From experimental drugs to cosmetic surgery, an extreme beauty ideal is taking shape among young men — and turning into business opportunities for haircare, supplements and more. 

Beauty

The Business of Looksmaxxing

From experimental drugs to cosmetic surgery, an extreme beauty ideal is taking shape among young men — and turning into business opportunities for haircare, supplements and more. 


Retail

US Tariff Refund Portal to Exclude One-Third of Imports at First

An online government portal will handle claims for about 63 percent of 53 million import entries at issue once it launches, according to a new court filing.

Retail

US Tariff Refund Portal to Exclude One-Third of Imports at First

An online government portal will handle claims for about 63 percent of 53 million import entries at issue once it launches, according to a new court filing.


Beauty

L’Oréal Completes $4.6 Billion Acquisition of Kering Beauty

The two groups have also established an ongoing, broader strategic partnership that will focus on opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.

Beauty

L’Oréal Completes $4.6 Billion Acquisition of Kering Beauty

The two groups have also established an ongoing, broader strategic partnership that will focus on opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.