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Etsy Taps Chief Growth Officer as CEO to Navigate the AI Era
Kruti Patel Goyal, who recently held the top job at Depop, will succeed current CEO Josh Silverman, who spent eight years in the role.

Onitsuka Tiger Sneakers Are Winning Gen Z’s Heart
Sales of the 76-year-old shoe brand have taken off amid a global tourism boom to Japan.

Adidas Running Business Is Picking Up Pace After Samba Boom
Running and football shoes helped propel growth in the third quarter as the German brand looks to build on momentum from its success with retro sneakers like the Samba.

Next Lifts Guidance Again as Shoppers Defy UK Economic Woes
The clothing company raised its profit guidance for the fourth time this year after stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales despite earlier warnings of a slowdown.

Lilly Partners with Nvidia on AI Drug Development Supercomputer
The US pharmaceutical giant said on Tuesday it was collaborating with Nvidia to build a supercomputer to help with drug discovery and shorten development cycles, getting medicines to people faster.

Texas Sues Kenvue, Alleging Deceptive Tylenol Marketing
Texas: The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, echoing earlier claims by US President Donald Trump and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy that the medication is linked to autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Inside Charvet, the French Shirtmaker that Struck Runway Gold with Chanel
In a rare interview, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban open up about Charvet, serving a ‘cultural elite’ and how a creative exchange with Matthieu Blazy for his Chanel debut spotlighted the shirtmaker’s unique appeal.

How Small Brands Are Handling the End of De Minimis
For a number of independent brands, the end of US’ de minimis exemption is the latest complication that required sharpening operations and making tough choices about where to invest.

India’s Garment Workers Are Paying the Price for Trump’s Tariffs
Two months since the US hit India with 50 percent import duties, labourers in the country’s largest apparel manufacturing hubs face mass layoffs, reduced hours, and indefinite furloughs. The message from factories: “Come back once things in America get better.”

Inside Industry Perspectives on the Convergence of Beauty and Wellbeing
Westman Atelier founder Gucci Westman, celebrity hairstylists Lacy Redway and Vernon François, and renowned make-up artist and founder of Makeup by Mario, Mario Dedivanovic, were among the leading beauty insiders and innovators who joined The Business of Beauty and Unilever Beauty & Wellbeing for an intimate breakfast in New York.

JPMorgan Appoints Alison Loehnis as Senior Adviser
In the new position, the former Yoox Net-A-Porter president will focus on luxury and lifestyle brands.

Moncler Posts Smaller Than Forecast Decline in Quarterly Revenues
Revenues at the Italian luxury outerwear group fell 1 percent at constant exchange rates.