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Kendra Scott Names Chris Blakeslee as CEO
The Austin, Tex.-based accessories label tapped an Athleta and Alo veteran as its next chief executive.
Adidas Gets Rare Sell as Bank of America Sees Slowing Growth
Analysts predicted a return to single-digit sales growth this year, sending shares down as much as 7.6 percent.
Under Armour Surges After Fairfax Financial Discloses 22% Stake
The company is looking to rebound from a challenging year that included a split from NBA star Stephen Curry.
The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026
Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.
The Future of Converse
Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?
These Rolexes Look Identical. Why Is the Gold One $17,000 Cheaper?
Both the Rolex Day-Date in white gold and its counterpart in platinum are investments, but one trades at a much higher premium to fundamentals, observes Bloomberg’s Felix Salmon.
Reliance Heads for Worst Day Since 2024 on Indian Retail Sector Worries
The tough retail environment was also reflected in Reliance Industries’ rival Tata Group reporting a double-digit decline in average store space revenue for Tata’s fast-fashion unit Trent Ltd. in the December quarter.
Next Lifts Profit Forecast Again on Strong Holiday Sales
The fashion and homeware company now expects £1.15 billion ($1.6 billion) in pretax profit this fiscal year, up from its October guidance of £1.14 billion.
Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War
The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.
The Face Names Jonny Lu Creative Director, Editor-in-Chief Matthew Whitehouse to Exit
The cult British style and culture magazine has also hired five editors at large and announced plans for its first international imprint, The Face China.
The Perfect Package: What It Takes to Be a Fashion Leader in 2026
After years of swinging between digital-first zeal and old-school operating models, fashion is landing on a more balanced executive profile.
Burberry’s CEO on Turning ‘Britishness’ Into a Global Language
Joshua Schulman reveals how he’s fuelling the brand’s turnaround with a more get-able take on British luxury and a new sense of urgency in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.