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At Pitti, an Antidote to Peacockery
Standouts like Soshiotsuki and Hed Mayner offered the sense of progress the Florentine trade fair needs, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Debrief | Saks’ Bankruptcy and the Future of Luxury Retail
Saks’ Chapter 11 filing listed $3.4 billion in debts, and the retailer is on its third CEO in two weeks. But the industry is cautiously optimistic about what’s coming next. BoF’s retail editor Cat Chen explains how we got here, who gets paid and what a credible turnaround must look like.
The Hottest Beauty M&A Targets of 2026
My take on the beauty brands that are going to cross the finish line this year.
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Gap Announces New Chief Entertainment Officer Role
Former Paramount executive Pam Kaufman steps into the role to head up the retailer’s enhanced expansion into entertainment and culture.
S&P Upgrades Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Debt Rating
The US cosmetics giant’s revenue declined 12 percent last year, but S&P said it expected a modest return to growth in 2026 and warned of a difficult macroeconomic environment.
Exclusive: Eurazeo to Shut Down Brand Investment Arm
The French private equity firm, a former investor in Farfetch and Pat McGrath Labs with current stakes in beauty companies like Beekman 1802 and Gisou, is in the process of dissolving its consumer investment arm, sources told The Business of Beauty.
Saks Global Obtains Court Approval for $400 Million in Rescue Financing
The judge overruled an objection from Amazon, which said its equity investment in Saks would be ‘worthless’ under the bankruptcy’s current financing arrangement.
CK Hutchinson Seeks $30 Billion Valuation for Superdrug Owner’s IPO
The Hong Kong conglomerate hopes to list AS Watson, which operates Watsons and Superdrug health and beauty stores, as soon as the second quarter, sources told Reuters.
Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’
Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’
Richemont Beat Expectations in Holiday Quarter
The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.
Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on the Resale Opportunity
As secondhand sales soar, brands are finding reselling their own items is an increasingly attractive proposition even as operational hurdles remain, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.