Legal Standoff Puts $947 Million JCPenney Store Deal at Risk

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…

Areeba Shakil

Remedy Science Launches Nationwide at Target with Dermatological Skincare

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,…

Areeba Shakil

Beauty M&A Shines Amid 24.2% Consumer Deal Volume Drop

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…

Wishma Yasir

Inside What Fuels Fashion? 2025 Report

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…

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Comfrt Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fake Discounts and Constant Sale

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…

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Unilever’s Dove Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Retinol Body Wash

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…

Areeba Shakil

Inside The Repperger Lawsuit And Why Ulta Beauty Is Under Fire

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…

Areeba Shakil

REI Co-op Closes 2025 with Massive Renewable Energy And Circularity Gains

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…

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From Parisian Roots To Sydney Streets And The Chloé Winter 2025 Reset

Chloé has made a decisive move into the Australian market with its first standalone boutique in Sydney, anchoring the French maison in one of the Asia Pacific region’s most dynamic…

Areeba Shakil

Inside The New French PFAS Ban And The Future Of Clean Beauty

France is moving ahead with one of the world’s toughest crackdowns on “forever chemicals,” with a new law banning most PFAS in cosmetics and clothing set to take effect in…

Areeba Shakil

Nu Skin Hits 100% RSPO‑Certified Palm Oil For Its Personal Care Line

Nu Skin is closing 2024 with a detailed Social Impact and Sustainability Report that spotlights millions in charitable giving, measurable environmental progress, and a sharpened focus on intelligent beauty and…

Areeba Shakil

How to Choose Stainless Steel Cookware Sets for High-End Home Chefs 

For the discerning home chef, a cookware set is not merely a collection of pots and frying pans, but a foundational toolkit that directly influences culinary execution, creativity, and consistency. While numerous materials vie…

Wishma Yasir

SPREEAI And Sergio Hudson to bring AI-Powered Virtual Try On

SPREEAI and Sergio Hudson are teaming up to bring AI-powered virtual try-on into the heart of luxury fashion, blending couture-level design with cutting-edge fit technology in a way that keeps…

Areeba Shakil

RetailMeNot Reports AI Is Influencing How Consumers Shop, Not What They Buy

AI is no longer an emerging feature in commerce. It is now embedded in how consumers move through the shopping funnel. But its impact is being widely misunderstood. Rather than…

Alyssa Jade Mann

The 87 Year Legacy And The New Global Era For Paul Stuart Luxury Menswear

Middle West Partners is doubling down on American heritage luxury with its acquisition of Paul Stuart, positioning the New York menswear institution for a new phase of growth while keeping…

Areeba Shakil

Inside The VCA Retail Spend Monitor And The 2025 Holiday Reset

U.S. holiday shoppers delivered another resilient season in 2025, with spending rising steadily as consumers embraced AI-powered discovery, omnichannel convenience, and tech-forward gifting. New data from Visa Consulting & Analytics…

Areeba Shakil

55% Of Gen Z Choose e.l.f. Beauty Avatars Over Real Life On Roblox

e.l.f. Beauty is leveling up its gaming strategy with Glow Up!, a new Roblox experience that blends high-fidelity virtual makeup, community-driven play, and inclusive storytelling for the next generation of…

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Mastercard Reports A Solid 3.9% Surge In Core Holiday Retail Sales

U.S. holiday shoppers in 2025 leaned into value, convenience, and experiences, driving a solid uplift in retail sales that favored e-commerce, apparel, and dining, while reinforcing an omnichannel norm. The…

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Zales Launches ‘The Edit’ To Turn Fine Jewelry Into An Everyday Style Ritual

Zales is rolling out The Edit, a next-generation retail concept designed to feel “less like a store and more like a destination,” inviting shoppers to make fine jewelry part of…

Jeanel Alvarado

Klarna Reports US holiday spending with Triple Digit Gains in Experiences, Entertainment and Automotive Products

Klarna reports U.S. holiday spending is stretching well beyond classic retail this year, with consumers using its flexible payments to fund nights out, trips, and even car repairs alongside gifts. …

Areeba Shakil