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Ronald Lauder Is Optimistic About 2026 but Worried About Mamdani
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, 81, remains optimistic about 2026 expressing hope for solving problems and focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race.

Ronald Lauder Is Optimistic About 2026 but Worried About Mamdani
Billionaire cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder, 81, remains optimistic about 2026 expressing hope for solving problems and focusing on defeating incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul in the New York governor’s race.

Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.

Shein’s Global Ambitions Survive French Store Uproar
Almost two months after its doors opened, efforts to resist the fast-fashion retailer in France are falling flat.

In Beauty, Private Equity Is Hot Again
As strategic firms slow down their shopping sprees and venture capital dollars dry up, PE firms’ reputation for asset stripping is a thing of the past. Founders are now often hoping for private equity buyouts, but want to be sure there can be a true partnership.

In Beauty, Private Equity Is Hot Again
As strategic firms slow down their shopping sprees and venture capital dollars dry up, PE firms’ reputation for asset stripping is a thing of the past. Founders are now often hoping for private equity buyouts, but want to be sure there can be a true partnership.

Fashion’s Hottest New Sales Strategy Is One of Its Oldest
As wholesale continues to be challenged and marketing costs soar, trunk shows are fuelling sales — that is, for brands that know how to get in front of the right people.

Fashion’s Hottest New Sales Strategy Is One of Its Oldest
As wholesale continues to be challenged and marketing costs soar, trunk shows are fuelling sales — that is, for brands that know how to get in front of the right people.

An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem
Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.

An Innovative Factory Runs Into Sustainability’s Scalability Problem
Heat pumps similar to those widely used in homes and buildings offer a glimpse of how fashion manufacturers might slash their emissions, if only there were a one-size-fits-all solution.

This Week: One Last Push for Holiday Sales
Retailers are hoping to make the most of surprisingly strong consumer spending as the crucial end-of-year shopping season draws to a close.

This Week: One Last Push for Holiday Sales
Retailers are hoping to make the most of surprisingly strong consumer spending as the crucial end-of-year shopping season draws to a close.

Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.

Can the Multibrand Fiasco Be Salvaged in 2026?
Matches is plotting yet another reboot, Ssense has a restructuring lifeline and an interest payment looms for Saks. Together, they signal an industry in crisis, but hope springs eternal.

Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started
From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.

Fashion’s Climate Reckoning Is Just Getting Started
From dangerous heat on factory floors to flooding across sourcing hubs, climate risks are catching up with fashion’s supply chains. While new recycling initiatives attempt to scale to address the industry’s waste and emissions problem, easing regulation in Europe raises questions about the path forward heading into 2026.

Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table
As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.

Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table
As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.

Nike Is In Its ‘Middle Innings,’ But Is The Home Stretch Close?
Elliott Hill continued to preach patience as Nike reported another quarter of modest growth and set its agenda for 2026.

Nike Is In Its ‘Middle Innings,’ But Is The Home Stretch Close?
Elliott Hill continued to preach patience as Nike reported another quarter of modest growth and set its agenda for 2026.

How to Market a Hero Product
From J.Crew to Still Here, brands are leaning into hero product campaigns to capture customer attention. But balancing hero moments with broader brand storytelling remains key.

How to Market a Hero Product
From J.Crew to Still Here, brands are leaning into hero product campaigns to capture customer attention. But balancing hero moments with broader brand storytelling remains key.

Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.

Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update
This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.