Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
Dr Barbara Sturm Says to Focus on Passion, Not Money
The German "It"-doctor and founder of beauty’s cultiest skincare line shares advice on picking your team, keeping your family close and thinking with passion.
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Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working
Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.
Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working
Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.
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Celebrity Hair Guru Jen Atkin Says to Tune out Bad Advice and Hire Women
The entrepreneur behind Ouai and Mane Addicts shares her experiences going from hairstyling assistant to A-list beauty influencer and brand builder.
Celebrity Hair Guru Jen Atkin Says to Tune out Bad Advice and Hire Women
The entrepreneur behind Ouai and Mane Addicts shares her experiences going from hairstyling assistant to A-list beauty influencer and brand builder.
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Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
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Chantecaille Founder Says Keep It in the Family, and Strike When the Iron Is Hot
Over two decades since the launch of her family-run business, Sylvie Chantecaille shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
Chantecaille Founder Says Keep It in the Family, and Strike When the Iron Is Hot
Over two decades since the launch of her family-run business, Sylvie Chantecaille shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
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Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life
Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life
Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
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Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework
Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework
Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
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The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.