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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Executive Briefing: Chanel’s Hot Streak; Adidas’ PR Victory; Love and Hate for AI
Matthieu Blazy's revamp of the French couture house catches fire, Adidas becomes part of history at the London Marathon and Saks Global plots its post-bankruptcy future. Read on for your analysis of the top news from April.

The Executive Briefing: Chanel’s Hot Streak; Adidas’ PR Victory; Love and Hate for AI
Matthieu Blazy's revamp of the French couture house catches fire, Adidas becomes part of history at the London Marathon and Saks Global plots its post-bankruptcy future. Read on for your analysis of the top news from April.

LVMH Shares Fell Most Ever in First Quarter on Luxury Slump
Shares of the luxury bellwether fell 28 percent in the first quarter as the war in the Middle East clouds the global economic outlook and intensifies demand headwinds for luxury goods.

LVMH Shares Fell Most Ever in First Quarter on Luxury Slump
Shares of the luxury bellwether fell 28 percent in the first quarter as the war in the Middle East clouds the global economic outlook and intensifies demand headwinds for luxury goods.

Google to Launch New Screenless Fitbit Band
Google is developing a new model of fitness band under its brand Fitbit, aiming to compete with screenless wearable devices from upstarts like Whoop and Oura.

Google to Launch New Screenless Fitbit Band
Google is developing a new model of fitness band under its brand Fitbit, aiming to compete with screenless wearable devices from upstarts like Whoop and Oura.

Calvin Klein Sees Sales Boost From ‘Love Story’
Carolyn Bessette’s style on the popular show, which included Calvin Klein looks, drove an increase in online searches and ultimately sales for the brand.

Calvin Klein Sees Sales Boost From ‘Love Story’
Carolyn Bessette’s style on the popular show, which included Calvin Klein looks, drove an increase in online searches and ultimately sales for the brand.

Is the Luxury Watches Recovery on Hold Again?
In his latest bi-monthly briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank examines how the war in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and offers a preview of the sector’s flagship annual fair, Watches & Wonders.

Is the Luxury Watches Recovery on Hold Again?
In his latest bi-monthly briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank examines how the war in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and offers a preview of the sector’s flagship annual fair, Watches & Wonders.

Facing Fashion’s Shopping Addiction Problem
As both the temptation to spend and the ease of doing so grow in tandem, mental health advocates, regulators and even everyday consumers are thinking more seriously about the toll it takes on consumers.

Facing Fashion’s Shopping Addiction Problem
As both the temptation to spend and the ease of doing so grow in tandem, mental health advocates, regulators and even everyday consumers are thinking more seriously about the toll it takes on consumers.