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Make the Dot is emerging as one of the most practical AI wins in fashion, with LF Distribution Holding Inc., a Li & Fung company, using the platform to cut design timelines dramatically while boosting buyer engagement across global retail…
AI-powered beauty and retail tools are now deeply embedded across the entire holiday journey, from search and inspiration to purchase and post-purchase care, with Perfect Corp.’s new trend report framing this as a turning point for how consumers discover and…
Holiday retail in the United States did not just grow 4.2% this season – it also revealed how AI, omnichannel shopping, and “mission-driven” consumers are reshaping spend across fashion, electronics, and home categories. For retailers, the latest Visa Consulting &…
At the center of the dispute is Coty’s long-term license to create and distribute Gucci beauty and fragrance, which runs until 2028, and now sits in direct tension with Kering’s newly announced strategic alliance with L’Oréal. How The Dispute Started…
The Ninth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a proposed securities fraud class action against Adidas AG, finding that investors failed to adequately plead that the company misled the market over its long-running partnership with Ye and his Yeezy brand,…
A new class action complaint accuses Ulta Beauty of “greenwashing” its flagship “Conscious Beauty® at Ulta Beauty®” program by marketing thousands of products as “clean” and compliant with its “Made Without List™” while allegedly selling items that still contain ingredients…
Washington’s beauty industry is entering a major clean-up phase as the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act fully kicks in, forcing brands, salons, and retailers to rethink formulas, sourcing, and inventory strategies over the next two years. This shift reaches beyond makeup to…
Upcoming consumer protection reforms across Canada will force fashion, beauty, and retail suppliers to rethink online contracts, subscription models, and renewal flows starting in 2026. Consumer brands selling into Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will face higher compliance…
Global luxury is pivoting from a decade of hyper‑growth to a tighter, more value‑driven cycle where profitability, product quality, and client relationships matter more than chasing every possible shopper. For brands, the Bain & Company “new longevity” playbook is about…
The luxury resale market has become a billion-dollar battlefield, and Fashionphile, The RealReal, and Vestiaire Collective are its top contenders. Each one has built a radically different model to win over sellers and buyers: from instant cash buyouts to tiered…