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What the Kering – L’Oréal Deal Signals for Global Beauty

The €4.7 billion sale of Kering Beauty to L’Oréal marks a decisive turn in the […]

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Where Are All the Female Creative Directors?

Despite a wave of recent high-profile appointments—from Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi to Grace Wales […]

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Behind ChatGPT’s New Instant Checkout and What It Means for Businesses

The internet has taught us many things: how to scroll, how to compare, how to […]

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2025 Retail Sales Forecast and Why the Market Is Entering a Soft Landing Phase

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, Salesforce’s latest retail sales forecast points to a softer […]

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Inside China’s Haircare Market – How It Became the Nation’s Next Beauty Obsession

Forget face serums. In China, the real beauty revolution is happening above the eyebrows. From […]

Read MoreInside China’s Haircare Market – How It Became the Nation’s Next Beauty Obsession
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Luxury Trends and the New Codes of Affluence

The rules of luxury are being rewritten. And fast. As global affluence shifts, especially in […]

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Why Sportswear Collaborations Matter More Than Ever

From Nike × Skims to New Balance × GANNI, sportswear collaborations have become the defining […]

Read MoreWhy Sportswear Collaborations Matter More Than Ever
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Swiss Watch Exports: Global Headwinds, Local Solutions and Reinvention

Swiss watch exports once ticked along with predictable precision. Today, they face disruption, caught between […]

Read MoreSwiss Watch Exports: Global Headwinds, Local Solutions and Reinvention
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Are Small-Format Department Stores the New Normal?

What do Macy’s, IKEA, Nordstrom, and Whole Foods have in common? They’re all embracing small-format […]

Read MoreAre Small-Format Department Stores the New Normal?
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Luxury’s Moment of Truth: How Tech Enhances Human Connection

Luxury is facing its moment of truth. The top clients are spending more, expecting more, […]

Read MoreLuxury’s Moment of Truth: How Tech Enhances Human Connection
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