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Hydrafacial Owner Tops Financial Guidance, Despite Slowing Device Sales
Under a new CEO, the Beauty Health Company exceeded financial guidance despite cooling demand for its flagship device brand.
Peloton Overhaul Outlook Tops Estimates
Peloton shares rose as much as 12 precent after it shared a stronger-than-anticipated holiday quarter forecast, as it aims to reposition itself as a holistic wellness brand and regain profitability.
How Small Brands Are Learning to Love AI
Startups are starting to use AI for everything from retail planning to inventory management, while mostly keeping the technology away from the creative parts of their business.
Nick Knight and Simon Foxton: AI Is Not a Threat to Creativity
Knight and Foxton tell Christina Donoghue why artificial intelligence is not a threat but the most intoxicating and liberating new medium for visual expression, courtesy of System magazine.
Thirteen Lune’s Legal Battle Comes to an End
The inclusive-centered beauty retailer and its founder Nyakio Grieco have been removed as defendants in a lawsuit brought by investors.
Four Years Later, Gap Returns to London
After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital.
Under Armour Forecasts Annual Sales, Profit Below Estimates; Announces CFO Change
The sportswear brand projected full-year revenue and profit below analysts' estimates due to declining demand, increased tariff costs, and cautious consumer spending.
US Holiday Sales Set to Top $1 Trillion for the First Time, NRF Forecasts
Growth is still anticipated to be slower than the previous year due to macroeconomic pressures affecting consumer spending.
A Trump Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Add to Trade Uncertainty
Experts anticipate that Trump will shift to other trade tactics as his tariff’s are met with tough scrutiny in US Supreme Court oral arguments.
Mona Kattan Is Enjoying Her Freedom
This week, I give you my thoughts on Neutrogena’s new owner, Skims’ beauty hire and a boycott brewing on TikTok, alongside a candid Q&A with the Kayali founder on buying back her brand.
Ralph Lauren Raises Annual Revenue Target on Strong Demand
The brand is benefitting from its affordable luxury positioning, celebrity endorsements and growth in key markets like North America, Europe and China.
Warby Parker’s Revenue, Profits Soar in Third Quarter
The eyewear maker’s net income more than tripled to $6 million during the period despite increased marketing spend as retail expansion continues to drive the business. But the brand lowered full-year revenue guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.