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Peloton’s New AI-Powered Bikes, Treadmills Get Off To Slow Start
Peloton Interactive Inc. has so far seen sluggish sales for its new artificial intelligence-powered exercise equipment, billed as the catalyst for a long-promised turnaround.
Abercrombie & Fitch Raises Annual Profit Forecast on Hollister Strength
The company foresees strong demand for its sub-brand during the crucial holiday season.
Kohl’s, Abercrombie Surge as Retailers Buck Shopper Pullback
Retailers are reporting strong earnings as consumers continue to splurge on brands they like, even as they pull back elsewhere.
Mytheresa Appoints New CEO
In January, Francis Belin will replace Michael Kliger as chief executive of the German e-tailer. Kliger will remain in his post as CEO of Mytheresa parent company LuxExperience.
Black Friday Beauty Goes Beyond the Discount
This weekend beauty brands and retailers will need to use every tool at their disposal — from AI to TikTok Shop to BNPL — to get the biggest return.
Brands Try to Get the Tone Right for Holiday 2025
From maximalist rage bait to anti-consumerism and ‘underconsumption,’ beauty labels grapple with holiday economic anxiety on the social media stage.
Alibaba Revenue Exceeds Estimates Driven by AI
While the company’s Chinese e-commerce business bounced back, it was a 34 percent surge in its AI arm that drove its revenue beat.
What’s Going On With Travis Scott and Nike?
Travis Scott was spotted in an Adidas Y-3 jacket over the weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, sparking rumours that he might be leaving the Swoosh behind.
Worldview | Indian Textile Exporters Seek Relief as US Tariffs Bite
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Harrods’ China retreat, Mauritian garment factories and Ghana’s kente cloth.
France Seeks 3-Month Suspension of Shein, Ministry Official Says
The government will ask a court to suspend Shein following its discovery that sex dolls and weapons were available for sale on the site.
Martha Stewart Is American Eagle’s Latest Bet Against Being Boring
The retailer’s holiday campaign, a follow-up to its viral, controversial hit featuring Sydney Sweeney, is its latest effort to maintain cultural momentum. “The enemy for retail is being boring,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
The Products Creating Dialogue with Consumers
At The Business of Fashion’s annual VOICES gathering, Certilogo founder Michele Casucci and fashion designer Patrick McDowell joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore how technology can deepen trust and transparency between brands and their communities.