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The spotlight is once again on Fashion Nova, the Los Angeles-based, influencer-driven fast-fashion juggernaut, after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposed a $4.2 million fine for blocking negative customer reviews on its e-commerce platform.…
Apple Bottoms is writing its next chapter with a bold comeback led by a new generation of hip-hop royalty. Founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003 by rapper and entrepreneur Cornell “Nelly” Haynes Jr., the iconic brand…
e.l.f. Cosmetics, a division of e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) has become the first-ever brand to debut a native shoppable livestream element on Twitch, unveiled in partnership with Amazon Ads. The feature—called eyes.lips.first.—ushers in a new…
Boy Smells began as an experimental candle-making project in a Los Angeles kitchen, and within a decade, it has reshaped how fragrance and personal care intersect with gender expression. Founded in 2016 by Matthew Herman and David Kien,…
SKIMS Body Inc., the shapewear empire founded by Kim Kardashian, has filed a major lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, targeting an international network of online sellers…
The luxury titan LVMH has reignited optimism in the high-end goods sector after reporting better than expected Q3 sales, driven by improving consumer demand in mainland China. Shares of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton…
VSCO, the Visual Supply Company and acclaimed creative platform, just entered a bold new chapter with the launch of AI Lab on October 15, 2025, making it the first major photo platform to offer…
On October 14, 2025, a new chapter in wellness officially began as Cymbiotika, the pioneering health and wellness brand known for its science-driven, premium liposomal supplements, launched nationwide at Target stores and online at…
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has officially announced Sara Foster—actress, entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-founder of the fashion label Favorite Daughter, as its newest Global Ambassador, marking the start of a long-term partnership that embodies the…
On October 8, 2025, Gap Inc. ushered in a new era for content creators, influencers, and digital storytellers with the debut of its cross-brand content creator and social media advocacy program. This initiative—available across…
In just over a decade, Sézane has transformed from an eBay vintage boutique into an internationally admired symbol of modern Parisian style. Pioneering sustainable digital fashion, Sézane has become one of France’s greatest DTC…
The buzzworthy lawsuit against e.l.f. Cosmetics is making waves among beauty shoppers and industry analysts alike, as a proposed class action accuses the brand of misleading consumers with oversized packaging containing significantly less product…
A major inflection point for online retail arrived in October 2025 as Perplexity made its AI-powered web browser, Comet, free and accessible to users worldwide. Previously offered only to Perplexity Max subscribers at a…
Laura Geller Beauty has carved out an iconic niche as the ageless beauty brand for women over 40, earning record growth in the digital era while pioneering “pro-aging” formulas and campaigns across the U.S.,…
A damning new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) exposes deep structural failures in the fight against counterfeit goods on major Chinese e-commerce platforms. Released to coincide with the U.S. Trade…