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Tuesday, August 04

Beauty Features

Boots, Marks & Spencer Set Ambitious Plans in a Ferocious U.K. Beauty Market

“The gloves are off,” said Michelle Feeney, the longtime beauty executive and founder of Floral Street fragrances, of retailers’ rush to build market share in a competitive landscape.

Financial

Zalando Lowers Outlook as Underlying Growth Slows in Q2

The German fashion platform’s revenue jumped 20.8 percent in the second quarter, boosted mostly by its acquisition of its former rival About You, while masking a lower 1.1 pro forma rate.

Financial

Hugo Boss Stresses Brand Potential Despite Q2 Sales Slip, Management Advises Against Takeover

The German menswear specialist expects its sales slump to continue for the rest of the year as it undergoes a strategic reset and faces a takeover bid.

Shoe Industry News

EXCLUSIVE: Manolo Blahnik Looks to a Stronger 2026 After a Tough Year for Luxury

The brand is relying less on wholesale, and has been investing in its own store network worldwide, especially in high-growth markets such as China.

Retail

The Meatpacking District’s Retail Renaissance

The neighborhood's grittier days are long gone following a steady influx of big anchor tenants, luxury shops, upscale restaurants and extensive repurposing of roads into pedestrian plazas.

Beauty Features

EXCLUSIVE: Sephora and Olive Young Reveal Brand Lineup for Partnership

The partnership launches Aug. 20, featuring 19 Olive Young-curated Korean beauty brands across 500 Sephora locations in the U.S. and online, with plans for global expansion.

Fashion Scoops

Tod’s Names Thai Star Becky Armstrong Brand Ambassador

The actress, singer and model is to attend Tod’s spring 2027 fashion show in Milan on Sept. 25.