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Rising Rivalry Slashes $20 Billion Value in Indian Fashion Chain
Trent Ltd. shares sank nearly 40 percent in 2025, marking the retailer’s first annual decline in more than a decade.
Nike Sold RTFKT in December
The sale came roughly a year after the virtual sneaker and fashion brand ceased operations.
US Online Holiday Spending Hits Record Levels Despite Slower Growth, Adobe Says
Inflation and the economic fallout from President Trump's trade policies have made budget-conscious shoppers more cautious about discretionary purchasesh.
Japan’s Marubeni Buys British Sportswear Brand Gola
The Japanese conglomerate has acquired Britain’s Jacobson Group, a portfolio of footwear brands that include Gola, Lotus, Ravel and Frank Wright, along with licensed brands Dunlop and Lonsdale.
Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale
Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
US FDA to Limit Regulation of Health and Fitness Wearables
The US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.
Luxury Fashion Is Rethinking Its Value to Shoppers
After years of raising prices with no corresponding bump in quality or creativity, the industry is being forced to rebuild its trust with shoppers, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Ykone and Mirror Mirror Agencies Merge to Form New Group
The Paris-based agencies joined forces to create One, a new group offering services in event production, influencer marketing and more.
Logomania Didn’t Die — It Evolved
Even in the age of minimalism, shoppers still love logos — but many are trading big brands’ monograms for niche merch.
Exclusive: Angel Reese and Musician Rema Invest in Skincare Brand Topicals
In lieu of more institutional investors, the skincare startup tapped a cohort of entertainment and sports ‘cultural leaders’ to invest in its range of eye masks and serums.
GQ Global Editorial Director Will Welch to Exit
Welch was credited with redefining a new progressive vision of masculinity at the men’s magazine, which he joined in 2007.