Kevin Hart partners with Authentic Brands Group as co-owner
Hart becomes a shareholder in Authentic, whose portfolio includes more than 50 brands, and generates approximately $32 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Read More
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Kendra Scott names new CEO
U.S. lifestyle brand Kendra Scott on Tuesday announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as its new chief executive officer, effective January 12. Read More
Hanna Andersson names new digital chief
Hanna Andersson announced on Tuesday the appointment of Kacey Sharrett to the role of chief digital 0fficer at the remium children’s apparel brand. Read More
Fabletics launches first athlete-curated collection with Ja’Marr Chase
Fabletics has launched its first-ever collection created in partnership with a professional athlete, unveiling an exclusive men’s line with American football star Ja’Marr Chase. Read More
After autumn cashmere success, Sainsbury’s to add to premium Tu offer this year, boost menswear share
Supermarkets giant Sainsbury’s may see its grocery offer as its core business but it remains a big force in UK fashion via its Tu line and it wants to grab a bigger chunk of premium sales, as well as the menswear market. Read More
Rising rivalry slashes $20 billion value in Indian fashion chain
Trent Ltd., once a market darling that topped India’s stock benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index in 2024, is stuck in a deepening rout as slowing sales and fierce competition worry investors. Read More
IKEA to close seven stores in China amid strategy shift
Furniture retailer IKEA is closing seven stores in China from February 2, it said in a statement on Wednesday. Read More
Marubeni Consumer Platform US acquires UK-based Gola owner Jacobson
Marubeni Consumer Platform US (MCPU) is the new owner of UK-based Jacobson Group and its portfolio of lifestyle footwear brands that includes Gola, Lotus, Ravel, and Frank Wright. Read More
Dems use Venezuela to hammer affordability issues at home
Democrats hoping to win higher office this year are seizing on President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela to push a twist on one of his campaign promises: America first. Across the country, candidates and lawmakers are slamming Trump’s decision to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and are using the moment to hammer their domestic affordability…
George Conway enters crowded NYC Democratic House primary with singular focus — Trump
George Conway wants to impeach President Donald Trump. He may soon get a vote to do so. The attorney, pundit and staunch anti-Trump critic formally launched his bid for a Manhattan House seat today and is framing his run around an all-encompassing effort to oppose the president. The rollout includes a 2-minute video that features…