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Technology

Alibaba Takes Major Step to Link Shopping to Main AI App

The Chinese e-commerce giant plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its AI app in a bid to build a one-stop AI platform for consumers.

Technology

Alibaba Takes Major Step to Link Shopping to Main AI App

The Chinese e-commerce giant plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its AI app in a bid to build a one-stop AI platform for consumers.


Entertainment

Gap Announces New Chief Entertainment Officer Role

Former Paramount executive Pam Kaufman steps into the role to head up the retailer’s enhanced expansion into entertainment and culture.

Entertainment

Gap Announces New Chief Entertainment Officer Role

Former Paramount executive Pam Kaufman steps into the role to head up the retailer’s enhanced expansion into entertainment and culture.


Beauty

S&P Upgrades Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Debt Rating

The US cosmetics giant’s revenue declined 12 percent last year, but S&P said it expected a modest return to growth in 2026 and warned of a difficult macroeconomic environment.

Beauty

S&P Upgrades Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Debt Rating

The US cosmetics giant’s revenue declined 12 percent last year, but S&P said it expected a modest return to growth in 2026 and warned of a difficult macroeconomic environment.


Retail

Saks Global Obtains Court Approval for $400 Million in Rescue Financing

The judge overruled an objection from Amazon, which said its equity investment in Saks would be ‘worthless’ under the bankruptcy’s current financing arrangement.

Retail

Saks Global Obtains Court Approval for $400 Million in Rescue Financing

The judge overruled an objection from Amazon, which said its equity investment in Saks would be ‘worthless’ under the bankruptcy’s current financing arrangement.


Beauty

CK Hutchinson Seeks $30 Billion Valuation for Superdrug Owner’s IPO

The Hong Kong conglomerate hopes to list AS Watson, which operates Watsons and Superdrug health and beauty stores, as soon as the second quarter, sources told Reuters.

Beauty

CK Hutchinson Seeks $30 Billion Valuation for Superdrug Owner’s IPO

The Hong Kong conglomerate hopes to list AS Watson, which operates Watsons and Superdrug health and beauty stores, as soon as the second quarter, sources told Reuters.


Retail

Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’

Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’

Retail

Amazon Blasts Saks Funding Deal, Says Equity Is ‘Worthless’

Amazon is challenging Saks Global’s foray into Chapter 11, saying that its equity investment in the now bankrupt business is ‘presumptively worthless.’


Fashion Week

CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule

The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.

Fashion Week

CFDA Releases New York Fashion Week Schedule

The week will include Rachel Scott’s first runway for Proenza Schouler; while Raul Lopez’s Luar has opted not to show.


Marketing

Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims

The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million ‍in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.

Marketing

Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims

The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million ‍in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.


Luxury

Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO

The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.

Luxury

Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO

The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.


Beauty

Tatcha Names New CEO

The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.

Beauty

Tatcha Names New CEO

The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.


Media

Who What Wear UK Appoints Jane McFarland Editor in Chief

She succeeded Hannah Almassi, who joined parent company Future Plc as managing director of women’s UK last July.

Media

Who What Wear UK Appoints Jane McFarland Editor in Chief

She succeeded Hannah Almassi, who joined parent company Future Plc as managing director of women’s UK last July.


Retail

Report: Saks Global Nearing $1.75 Billion Financing Plan Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing

The financing would ⁠provide an immediate cash infusion of $1 billion through a debtor-in-possession loan from an investor group led by Pentwater ⁠Capital Management and Bracebridge Capital, Reuters reported.

Retail

Report: Saks Global Nearing $1.75 Billion Financing Plan Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing

The financing would ⁠provide an immediate cash infusion of $1 billion through a debtor-in-possession loan from an investor group led by Pentwater ⁠Capital Management and Bracebridge Capital, Reuters reported.