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Sometimes, the biggest sustainability gaps are hiding in the smallest items. The story of KENT begins with a simple but profound realization.
One pitch, one bra, and one of the fastest Shark Tank deals ever. When entrepreneur Athena Kasvikis stepped into the Shark Tank during Season 13, she wasn’t just pitching a business; she was solving a problem that affected over 50 million women in the United States.
Another fashion war just hit the courtroom, and this one’s personal. The fast fashion world is witnessing another high-stakes legal battle as Brandy Melville takes on retail giant Shein in federal court.
Ulta Beauty has officially acquired Space NK Limited, a leading British beauty retailer, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy.
Shakira is turning personal hair struggles into powerful solutions. Shakira Mebarak has transformed her decades-long hair journey into a groundbreaking haircare brand that promises to address the complex needs of diverse hair types, particularly within the Latin community.
A new era in fragrance discovery has arrived in London. SCENTMATIC Inc., a leader in scent digitalization, has launched its innovative AI system, KAORIUM, at the THAMEEN Fragrance “Florentine Diamond” event in Selfridges, one of the world’s most iconic luxury retailers.
Princess Polly earns B Corp certification in 2025 marking a major step toward sustainable and ethical fashion leadership.
Mango is blending fashion and tech like never before. The world of fashion retail is evolving rapidly, and Mango is leading the charge with the launch of Mango Stylist, an innovative AI-driven virtual assistant designed to revolutionize how customers discover, combine, and shop for clothing.
Fashion’s digital evolution is accelerating with AI at the helm. The fashion world is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence becomes an integral part of how brands connect with customers.
New research from Omnisend, a leading email and SMS marketing platform for ecommerce brands, ranked every US state based on factors relevant to ecommerce entrepreneurs and found that for an average ecommerce brand earning $1 million yearly and selling primarily out of state, the top three scores belong to South Dakota, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
Aritzia delivered a standout start to fiscal 2026, posting double-digit gains in revenue and profit as its multi-channel strategy continues to pay off.
OLEHENRIKSEN has launched its new Peach Glaze Collection, bringing a fresh, clinically-backed glow to skincare routines everywhere.
France just slammed fast-fashion giant Shein with its biggest fine yet. France has delivered a powerful blow to global fast-fashion giant Shein, imposing a record-breaking €40 million fine for misleading consumers through deceptive sales practices.
The luxury house behind the Birkin just shut down a multimillion-euro fake bag ring. The luxury fashion industry saw a significant legal development this spring when France’s highest court largely upheld convictions and financial penalties in one of the most sophisticated counterfeiting operations ever to target a major luxury brand.
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