Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Power Moves | M.A.C. Taps Paper’s Drew Elliott, Dazed Announces Fashion Director
This week, Paper Editor-in-Chief Drew Elliott joins M.A.C. Cosmetics as global creative director, while Dazed magazine names its new fashion director.
Power Moves | M.A.C. Taps Paper’s Drew Elliott, Dazed Announces Fashion Director
This week, Paper Editor-in-Chief Drew Elliott joins M.A.C. Cosmetics as global creative director, while Dazed magazine names its new fashion director.
Beauty
The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty
John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.
The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty
John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.
China
Why Gamers Mean Big Business
The success of recent Chinese marketing campaigns targeting female gamers suggests that fashion and beauty brands have underestimated the channel’s potential. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Why Gamers Mean Big Business
The success of recent Chinese marketing campaigns targeting female gamers suggests that fashion and beauty brands have underestimated the channel’s potential. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
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Estee Lauder M.A.C. Driving Sales From Nigeria to Brazil
"When Estee Lauder Cos. opened a store selling M.A.C. makeup in Lagos, Nigeria, this month, it didn’t have much company. Going where rivals aren’t is
Estee Lauder M.A.C. Driving Sales From Nigeria to Brazil
"When Estee Lauder Cos. opened a store selling M.A.C. makeup in Lagos, Nigeria, this month, it didn’t have much company. Going where rivals aren’t is
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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.