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TikTok Shop Lessons from P.Louise Cosmetic Retail Success

We’re witnessing a fundamental restructuring of retail power dynamics that will define commerce for the next decade.

Opinion: Ulta-Target 'Shop-in-Shop' is Reshaping Retail Partnerships

Retail transforms when giants collaborate. The strategic partnership between Ulta Beauty and Target continues to expand, with plans to reach over 800 Target locations.

Target Launches 300 Kate Spade Items Starting at $5 in Affordable Luxury Push

Target and Kate Spade New York have unveiled one of the retailer’s largest limited-time collaborations, blending the luxury brand’s iconic charm with Target’s accessible pricing.

Meghan’s As Ever Taps $600 Billion Lifestyle Sector with Netflix-Backed Accessible Luxury

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has officially debuted her lifestyle brand, As Ever, marking her latest venture since stepping back from royal duties.

68% Inflation Fears Drive 5.3% Essential Spending Jump as Leisure Travel Hits 63% in 2025

Global consumers are tightening budgets on everyday essentials while strategically splurging on experiences and joy-driven purchases, according to Deloitte’s latest ConsumerSignals report.

H&M's AI Push Will Reshape Fashion's Future

Fashion has always balanced art with commerce, human creativity with business efficiency. H&M’s move represents a pivotal shift in how that balance might be recalibrated.

GORGIE Energy Drink Hits 863 Target Stores with 5x Growth and 7-Figure Revenue in Year Two

Wellness energy drink brand GORGIE, founded by entrepreneur Michelle Cordeiro Grant, has announced a major retail expansion into 863 Target stores nationwide, solidifying its position as the #1 fastest-growing energy drink in the natural channel.

72% of Gen Z Fuels Scentbird’s $19 Luxury Scent Subscription with Neiman’s 30 Brands and $45 Gift

Subscription service giant Scentbird has partnered with luxury retailer Neiman Marcus to launch Neiman’s Select, a curated collection of premium perfumes now accessible to Scentbird’s 1 million+ subscribers.

Paris Hilton Launches $27-$80 ICONIC Eau de Parfum via Parlux Partnership at Ulta Beauty

Paris Hilton Fragrances has launched ICONIC Eau de Parfum, a bold new scent marking the brand’s exclusive retail debut at Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S.

Cécred by Beyoncé Doubles Ulta’s E-Commerce Sales Goals in 1 Day Amid 1400 Store Expansion

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s haircare brand Cécred has officially expanded from direct-to-consumer into nationwide retail, marking the biggest prestige hair launch in Ulta Beauty‘s history. 

SHEIN’s $70 Prom Gowns with Izzy Darnell Undercut Competitors in 44-Style TikTok-Driven Collection

Global fast-fashion giant SHEIN has teamed up with influencer Izzy Darnell to launch the SHEIN x Izzy Darnell Collection, a 44-piece prom line priced from $14 to $70, now available across Trend Stores GLAMRAE, Lovelzi, and SHEIN Belle. 

Fabrique’s Beach to City Bags Under $658 Challenge Tory Burch Amid 140% Surge in Reversible Accessory Searches

New York-based collective designer brand Fabrique has unveiled its first-ever handbag collection, “Beach to City,” in collaboration with acclaimed Italian designer Valeria Massai.

Neiman Marcus Ralph Lauren Debut 52-Piece Exclusive Patchwork Americana Collection

In a landmark collaboration, Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren have unveiled Patchwork Americana, a 52-piece exclusive collection blending Ralph Lauren’s timeless design ethos with modern craftsmanship.

BYOMA Clinically Proven SPF50 Improves Skin Barrier Strength by 27 Percent in 12 Hours

Skincare brand BYOMA has launched its Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50, a groundbreaking sunscreen designed to merge high-performance sun protection with advanced barrier repair technology.

SHEIN’s $1.6B US Economic Impact Supports 10.9K Jobs Amid 6K Daily New Items Scrutiny

As debates over fast fashion’s societal costs intensify, SHEIN’s latest economic impact report reveals both its growing influence and the controversies shadowing its expansion. 

Ferragamo’s Fiamma Hits $50B Fragrance Market with 80% Biodegradable Formula

Italian luxury house Ferragamo has unveiled Fiamma, its first women’s fragrance under the creative direction of Maximilian Davis, blending timeless elegance with modern sustainability.

30% of Chinese Millionaires Drive 220% Premiums in Secondhand Luxury Watch Auctions

According to a recent survey conducted in 2025, watches and jewelry have emerged as the most coveted second-hand luxury items among China’s millionaires, with approximately 30 percent of wealthy respondents reporting regular purchases in this category.

Zara Bets Big on San Francisco While Others Retreat

Retailers close, cities evolve, and new opportunities emerge.

Against a backdrop of boarded storefronts and “For Lease” signs that have dominated Union Square’s narrative, Zara’s announcement of a new flagship store represents more than just another retail opening.

Gen Z Propel's US Luxury Handbag Market to 31% Growth by 2030

The luxury handbag market is fueled by increasing disposable incomes among millennials and Gen Z, who view luxury handbags as both functional items and status symbols..