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Nike Just Turned Costco Into a Hypebeast Playground
Nike’s release of its ‘Costco’ SB Dunk Low might actually be better than the shoes themselves.
Ontario Court Hands $750K Fine to Estée Lauder Over Use of ‘Forever Chemical’
An Ontario court has issued a $750,000 fine to Estée Lauder after the cosmetics company pled guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following the discovery of a 'forever chemical' in select eyeliner products.
Spanish Surgeons Perform Pioneering Face Transplant
In a world first, the facial tissue came from a donor who had requested an assisted dying procedure.
How a Price Guarantee Helped Seal Pinault’s Puma Exit
A price-protection clause that guarantees François-Henri Pinault’s family a share of any near-term upside helped bridge a valuation gap and seal Anta’s $1.8 billion purchase of Puma’s largest stake.
Indian Jewellery Maker Emerald Jewel Said Planning IPO for Up to $300 Million
Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd., one of the country’s largest jewellery manufacturers, is weighing an IPO that could potentially pave the way for India’s biggest listings in the sector.
How the Winterwear Boom Reshaped Fashion’s Olympic Playbook
At Milano Cortina, brands are turning the Winter Games into a category marketing machine for winterwear, using uniforms, fan gear and post-Games athlete deals to drive growth.
How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI
As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.
At Ecoalf, Designing for the Future of Circular Fashion
Ecoalf is sharpening its circularity-first approach while expanding its global footprint. BoF sits down with its founder Javier Goyeneche to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the mission-driven brand that puts sustainability at the core of its business.
Colorescience Is Acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners
The healthcare private equity fund has purchased the mineral sunscreen brand from 1315 Capital and shareholders.
Zegna Organic Revenues Up 4.6% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Americas Performance
The Greater China region remained weak, with organic revenues down 10 percent.
Trump, Modi Reach Trade Deal Slashing India Tariffs to 18%
Trump is also removing the extra 25 percent duty on Indian goods he applied in response to India’s purchases of crude from Russia, Bloomberg reported.
A New Challenger Is Taking on Sephora in Its Biggest Market
Canadian chain Sukoshi is expanding into the US quickly, having opened six stores since the start of 2025 vending a variety of beauty products from Korea, Japan and China. It enters a crowded market, but wants to set itself apart as both a specialist and a generalist.