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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.
The Indie Brands Taking Latino Hair Care Global
Over the last decade, a slew of Latino-founded indie brands have tapped into underserved consumer demand in the US and Latin America. But growing means scaling brand awareness and securing investment to take on the big players.
Lululemon Founder Slams Board After See-Through Leggings Fiasco
Founder Chip Wilson criticised the company’s board as an ‘operational failure’ following the poor launch of its Get Low see-through leggings.
Primark’s Christmas Quarter Sales Fell 2.7%
The weaker-than-expected sales have cast a shadow over parent company AB Foods' plans to separate Primark from its food business.
Kaia Gerber Joins Re/Done as Investor and ‘Creative Partner’
The model and actress will serve on the Los Angeles-based denim brand’s advisory board and contribute to brand strategy.
Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
Exclusive: Alastair McKimm Joins Visual Talent Ltd., Launches Magazine and Creative Agency
The former i-D editor in chief has been named chief creative officer of the Wonderland publisher, and will launch a new magazine and creative agency with entrepreneur Peter Jones.
Vera Wang, Michael Chalhoub and Miral Youssef Headline the Inaugural Shoptalk Luxe 2026 in Abu Dhabi
Shoptalk launches its inaugural luxury retail event in the UAE capital, welcoming global and regional thought-leaders, executives and visionaries to the stage from January 27-29 at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.
Clothes for Life or Clothes as Costume?
From Vuitton and Dior to Lemaire and Auralee, the opening days of men’s fashion week offered plenty of both, writes Angelo Flaccavento.