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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…
A new academic study suggests that secondhand fashion is not replacing fast fashion but sitting alongside it, creating a self-reinforcing loop of overconsumption that retailers can no longer ignore. For brands, this raises hard questions about how “circular” resale programs…
The global luxury goods market is entering a cooler but still resilient phase in 2025, with growth fuelled by experiences, emerging markets, and younger, digitally savvy shoppers. As product-only splurges lose steam, brands are being pushed to deliver lifestyle, connection,…
Pacsun is making its boldest retail move in nearly two decades, ramping up physical store growth in the United States while entering the Middle East with its first international flagship in Dubai. This brick-and-mortar push comes as the youth retailer…
Rebag’s 2025 Clair Report Names Hermès, Goyard, and Van Cleef & Arpels Top Luxury Resale Winners. Data‑Driven View of 2025 Luxury Resale Rebag has released its sixth annual Clair Report, a data-rich index that tracks how luxury handbags, watches, and…