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How Integrated Technology Is Reshaping Retail Operations
Retail software solution Lightspeed gathered industry leaders in New York City in January 2026 to examine how fragmented technology systems are becoming a competitive liability amid mounting operational pressures.
Exclusive: Véronique Nichanian’s Hermès Exit Interview
On the eve of her final runway show after 38 years at Hermès, Nichanian sits down with Tim Blanks to discuss her life at the French luxury powerhouse, designing for men as a woman, the ‘magic’ the fashion industry has lost, her successor Grace Wales Bonner and what comes next.
How Tommy Hilfiger Put Its Own Spin on Fashion’s Sports Obsession
The brand’s new 'always on' approach to its Cadillac Formula One partnership digs a bit deeper than a typical sports and fashion collaboration would.
Lululemon Now Asks Leggings Buyers to Wear Skin-Toned Underwear
The ‘Get Low’ leggings, derided for being see-through, are available for sale again online, now with a disclaimer to size up and pair the leggings with skin-tone, seamless underwear.
Report: Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts Next Week
The Seattle online retailer tied its initial round of job cuts in October to the rise of artificial intelligence software.
Giambattista Valli Cancels Paris Couture Show Citing ‘Activity Review’
The last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar raises questions about the future of the label, which is majority-owned by the Pinault family investment fund Artemis.
Future Plc Acquires SheerLuxe
The $53.9 million acquisition of SheerLuxe and Blush Talent Mgmt, its sister influencer agency, is intended to diversify Future’s audience and strengthen its fashion and beauty vertical.
Richemont Sells Watchmaker Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani
The Swiss company has agreed to sell the nearly 200-year-old watchmaker to Italy’s Damiani Group amid a market slowdown for luxury timepieces.
Opinion: An Un-MAGA Proposal to Bring Back American Manufacturing
The US government must invest in job-training programs and rebuild parts of the domestic supply chain that have eroded over time, Derek Guy writes.
Who Will Win the K-Beauty Wars?
This week, the beauty retail wars head for Korea and I dive into the reason for so many recent foundation reformulations.
Target Store Staff Are Skipping Work Over ICE’s Crackdown in Minnesota
The company is still reeling from backlash against a pullback on diversity initiatives that turned away some shoppers.
P&G Growth Stalls With US Government Shutdown Hurting Sales
Procter & Gamble Co.’s growth in a key sales metric stagnated in the latest quarter while volume slipped, showing that US consumers spent cautiously in the final months of the year.