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Apple Plans Smart Glasses for 2026 as Part of AI Push
Apple Inc. is aiming to release smart glasses at the end of next year as part of a push into AI-enhanced gadgets.
Adidas, Puma Expected to Hike Sportswear Prices Following Nike as US Tariffs Hit
Nike’s price hike announcement was ‘the moment Adidas and Puma were waiting for,’ said Robert Krankowski, sporting goods analyst at UBS.
Nike to Raise Prices by Next Week, to Return to Selling on Amazon, Media Reports Say
The world’s biggest sportswear brand is raising prices on several products next week and selling products on e-commerce giant Amazon.
As Rolex Shrinks Retail Near New NYC Flagship, Patek Philippe Expands
Wempe will end its partnership with Rolex at the end of 2025 and partner with Patek Phillippe to open a showroom next year.
LVMH Relinquishes Place Among Europe’s Top Five Biggest Stocks
The French conglomerate’s shares fell 3 percent on Thursday, taking their decline this year to 25 percent.
Chanel Spent $133 Million on Paris Building Near Flagship Store
The luxury fashion house splurged on a property near its main boutique in Paris last year as ‘part of the record level of investment made during the year, including in real estate,’ a representative said.
Cascale CEO Colin Browne Steps Down After Year in Role
A search to find a new leader for the influential sustainability-focussed trade group is underway.
Steve Madden Sues Adidas to Thwart Challenges to Shoe Designs
Steve Madden is suing Adidas, alleging that the athletic wear company is attempting to prevent it from selling sneakers with resemblance to Adidas’ signature three-stripe design.
Ralph Lauren’s Quarterly Results Beat Estimates on Steady Demand
Savvy marketing and investments into brands like Polo and Purple Label have helped the brand attract younger and less price-sensitive shoppers.
How Tursian Builds Off Deciem Founder’s Legacy
Years after Brandon Truaxe, the trailblazing beauty founder, passed away, his partner Riyadh Swedaan has launched a skincare collection in his name.
Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal Suffer as China Duty-Free Spend Continues to Fall
The once-promising Chinese travel retail market is showing little signs of recovery, causing global beauty giants to reevaluate their strategies and reduce promotions.
Cult Swim Brand Hunza G Goes for Growth
Following a management buyout, creative director Georgiana Huddart and new CEO Krishna Nikhil lay out their plans to double the crinkly one-size-fits-all British swimwear label’s annual sales to £60 million over the next two years.