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The Hard Part for NikeSkims Begins Now
NikeSkims feels like a sure thing, but the two brands still have a lot to prove when it comes to their new partnership.

Google, Flo Health to Pay $56 Million in Privacy Violation Suit
Google and period-tracking app Flo Health will pay $56 million to settle a class action claiming they violated the privacy of millions of Flo app users by collecting information about their menstrual health cycles and using it for targeted advertising.

What Is Armani Group Worth? It’s Complicated
Giorgio Armani’s will stipulated that 15 percent of the company he founded must be sold by early 2027, but putting a price tag on the group is an inexact science.

Exclusive: The Inside Story of Carhartt WIP’s Fashion Ascent
In his first interview since taking over as CEO, Wilfried Atzert opens up about his rise from the shop floor to the top job, and his plans to grow the brand without losing its underground credibility.

Why Can’t the Art World Make E-Commerce Work?
Digital sales will never rule the art market’s upper tier, but there’s still scope for selling art merch, multiples and five-figure emerging artists online, argues Marc Spiegler.

Trump Signs TikTok Order With US App Valued at $14 Billion
‘I had a very good talk with President Xi,’ Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House.

Milan Day Three: Self-Examination
At Prada, Moschino and more, designers grappled with their own identities on the third day of Milan Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Meta Set to Face EU Finding It Failed to Police Illegal Posts
The European Commission is preparing to issue preliminary findings saying that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram lack an adequate ‘notice and action mechanism’ that would let users flag illegal posts for removal, Bloomberg reported.

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Prime ‘Subscription Traps’
The e-commerce giant is also facing a separate case brought by the FTC that the company built and maintained an illegal monopoly.

Natalie Massenet, Erik Torstensson Withdraw Lawsuits Against One Another
The Net-a-Porter founder on Wednesday filed a dismissal of the bombshell lawsuit she filed against her former partner, and Frame denim co-founder, in August.

Inside the Foundation Wars, Nykaa Lands Deepika Padukone, Bobbi Brown Tells All
This week, I go deep on makeup and the global retail wars.

LVMH Bets on South Korea to Spur Growth on US, China Uncertainty
Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior are both looking to expand their flagship maison-style stores in Seoul’s Cheongdam district within the next few years, Bloomberg reported.