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Wednesday, August 26

Retail

Kohl’s Cites Slowing Q2 Declines, Raises 2026 Outlook

CEO Michael Bender discussed changes in Kohl's assortments, back-to-school bestsellers, and how tariff refunds are being deployed.

Beauty Features

Old Navy Rolls Out Beauty Offering Nationwide With Private Label Line and Third-party Brand Assortment

Old Navy rolls out its beauty concept to 1,000 stores and online, featuring Old Navy Beauty Co. line and third-party brand offerings.

Retail

Macy’s Names Maya Dukes SVP, Executive Creative Director

She most recently held key creative spots at Delta, Comcast NBCUniversal, and The Home Depot, and years ago worked at Macy’s, among other jobs. 

Beauty Features

Post Ulta Breakup, Target Corp. Gears Up to Unveil New Beauty Studio

Launching Sept. 10 in more than 600 Target stores, the reimagined prestige beauty destination features 90 brands — more than two-thirds of which are new to the retailer.

Retail

Diamond Jeweler Jessica McCormack to Open First West Coast Store at South Coast Plaza

The store, which spans 1,600 square feet, is the diamond jewelry brand’s fourth stand-alone retail location after Madison Avenue in New York, and Sloane Street and Carlos Place in London.

Celebrity News

Honoring the Life of Dolly Parton: A Look Back at Her Best Beauty Moments

The revered country artist has died at age 80, according to a statement shared by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Tuesday.

Fashion Trends

Resort 2027 Trend: Sporty and Sweet

The early 2000s celebrity off-duty look of mixing sportif styles with ultra-feminine layers and accessories is back in a new way across the resort 2027 contemporary collections.