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With 88% Planning In‑Store Visits, Last‑Minute Holiday Shopping Is Still a Brick‑and‑Mortar Power Play Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. consumers are still shopping right up to December 25, and the latest ICSC data shows this final stretch is now a…
For years, the women’s heel market has been built on compromise. Style has come first, comfort second if at all. Yet as consumer expectations shift toward performance driven luxury, Elizée is emerging as a brand that feels distinctly aligned with…
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…
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 mall brand revival has officially arrived. In 2025, legacy retailers are back in the spotlight, fueled by nostalgia-driven storytelling, viral marketing, and real sales momentum. Heritage labels that mastered the art of blending throwback aesthetics with modern cultural relevance…