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A landmark Second Circuit ruling in the “Baby Shark” counterfeit merchandise case has significantly increased the challenges for U.S. brands to sue China-based sellers in federal court, effectively limiting the use of email services when the Hague-Service Convention applies. The…
Sprinkles Cupcakes is closing all of its retail bakery locations nationwide after nearly 20 years in business, marking an abrupt end to the “cupcake ATM” era that once defined premium, grab-and-go dessert culture in the United States. The shutdown, effective…
JCPenney’s latest real estate drama has left 117 mall stores — and their surrounding retail ecosystems — in limbo, as a high-profile sale to private equity firm Onyx Partners stalls under legal and financial issues. The uncertainty highlights how much…
Remedy Science is making a major mass-retail move with its nationwide launch at Target, bringing dermatologist-created, clinically tested formulas to shelves across the United States with a focus on straightforward, expert-led skincare at accessible price points. A dermatologist-built challenger brand…
Beauty remains one of the strongest corners of the consumer economy heading into 2026, and the latest Capstone Partners analysis shows that merger and acquisition activity is holding up far better than in other retail categories. While overall Consumer deal…
Big fashion’s climate promises are unravelling under scrutiny, and Fashion Revolution’s latest What Fuels Fashion? 2025 Report makes that painfully clear. The index ranks 200 billion-dollar brands, worth a combined $2.7 trillion, on how transparently they disclose their climate and…
Comfrt is facing a new class action lawsuit that accuses the apparel brand of using “fake” discounts and constant sale messaging to trick shoppers into believing they are getting limited-time deals, when the same prices are allegedly available year-round. Filed…
Unilever’s Dove brand is facing fresh legal scrutiny over its retinol body wash range, with a new class action lawsuit alleging the products cannot deliver the anti-aging benefits highlighted in their marketing because they are designed to be rinsed off…
Ulta Beauty is under renewed legal fire, with a proposed class action lawsuit in Washington accusing the retailer of using misleading “free gift” and discount subject lines in marketing emails to drive clicks and sales. The case zeroes in on…
REI Co-op is closing 2025 by doubling down on climate action, rolling out new renewable energy projects, nature-based climate solutions, and lower-impact materials that link its outdoor business model directly to the health of the planet. The Seattle-based co-op is…