CFDA and Genesis launch 2026 AAPI Design Grant with new funding model
Submissions are now open for the 2026–2027 program, which this year moves away from a traditional competition-based model in favor of a more collaborative framework. Read More
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Permira, Nuo advance in race for Italian beachwear brand MC2 Saint Barth
Private equity firms Permira and Nuo are vying to acquire MC2 Saint Barth after advancing to the second phase of the sale process for the Italian beachwear brand, two sources close to the matter said on Thursday. Read More
American Eagle returns to profit on strong sales quarter propped up by Aerie
American Eagle Outfitters on Thursday logged record first-quarter revenue of $1.2 billion, increasing 10% to last year, as the U.S. apparel firm registered strong growth across its sister brand, Aerie. Read More
Kohl’s signals sales trend improvements, shares jump 15%
Kohl’s stuck to its annual targets after posting a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss on Thursday, signaling that turnaround efforts under new CEO Michael Bender have started to pay off. Read More
Boots second beauty-only store opens
Boots has opened only its second beauty-only location with the previously flagged store having now opened its doors at the Cabot Circus mall in Bristol. Read More
Topshop links with Elle for summer styling event at London HQ
Retailers are falling over themselves at present to host events linked to helping their customers work out how to look good while staying cool this summer. Read More
Gretchen Whitmer wavers on a run for president in 2028
MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that she won’t run for president in 2028 — then backtracked on the statement later. Whitmer’s initial declaration appeared to remove a marquee name from Democratic primary contention. “I think there will be a robust group of people running for president,” she told a Detroit television…
Hochul knocks Trump’s ‘slush fund’
AFTER 57 DAYS, THE BUDGET IS DONE! TAXING TRUMP’S BUCKS: Gov. Kathy Hochul believes there should be ramifications for anyone who accepts cash from President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund — and the money should go toward helping New Yorkers. “I have no problem with there being consequences for people who accept that money,” she told…
‘Why are we talking about this?’: Democrats are furious that the Bidens won’t go away
Democrats want to move on from 2024. The Bidens won’t let them. Former first lady Jill Biden put a glaring spotlight back on the debate that ended her husband’s political career while promoting her new memoir. Former President Joe Biden is drawing attention again to his audio interviews with Special Counsel Robert Hur as he…
Audience questions, special cameos & behind-the-scenes stories with Dasha Burns
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