As the holiday season approaches, Google has announced new features for its U.S. shopping platform that leverage AI to transform in-store and online shopping experiences.
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On November 20, Louis Vuitton announced British actor Callum Turner as its newest brand ambassador.
Italian luxury brand Max Mara has announced plans to host its 2026 Resort Show in Naples, Italy.
On November 18, Celine, under the LVMH umbrella, announced the appointment of Emilie Leblanc as its new Global Communications Director.
On November 18, luxury giant Kering announced the appointment of Cédric Charbit as the new CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as the new CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2, 2025.
Actress and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, has announced an exclusive collaboration with the renowned luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, unveiling the limited-edition collection “Dolce & Gabbana x Skims.”
The luxury fashion brand from southern France, “Jacquemus”, has opened a new flagship store in London, following the launch of its SoHo flagship in New York.
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On April 15, French luxury house Hermès reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (ending March).
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U.S.-based footwear brand Allbirds, Inc. is drawing market attention after announcing a strategic pivot into AI compute infrastructure. After years of declining performance, the company’s latest move has triggered a sharp surge…
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On April 14, Inside Out, a holding company built around the concept of conscious living, announced the acquisition of Muses Neck Potion No. 9, a wellness brand founded by Susan Rockefeller.
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On April 13, French luxury group LVMH reported its results for the first quarter of 2026. The company posted revenue of €19.1 billion, marking a 6% decline on a reported basis but a 1% increase on an organic basis, demonstrating resilience despite a challenging external environment.
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Hermès has opened its 25th leather goods workshop in Loupes, Gironde, near Bordeaux, France.
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On April 13, the German fashion brand BOSS announced that it will become the official lifestyle outfitter of the Australian Open starting in 2027.
On April 10, Ralph Toledano stepped down as chairman of Victoria Beckham after approximately eight years in the role. His departure took effect on March 31, 2026.
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On April 9, it was revealed that Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of the Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, had stepped down from his role as chairman. The resignation reportedly took place in…
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On April 8, U.S.-based luxury streetwear brand Fear of God announced a major organizational restructuring.
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Spanish beauty group Puig has appointed Renaud de Lesquen as president of its flagship brand Rabanne.
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On April 8, New York-based luxury brand Altuzarra announced the appointment of Marta Lastra as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
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Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied, known as the “Godfather of Denim,” passed away at dawn on April 5 at a hospital in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. He was 82 years old, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
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On February 9, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the launch of the CFDA & OpenAI Innovation Hub, a new initiative established in partnership with OpenAI.
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On February 4, Osmo, a digital fragrance design company, announced that it has completed a $70 million Series B funding round.
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On January 27, Phia, an AI shopping agent co-founded by Phoebe Gates, the daughter of Bill Gates, announced that it has raised $35 million in a Series A round, valuing the company at $185 million.
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The world’s largest retail industry conference, NRF Retail’s Big Show 2026, has opened in New York. On the first day, the world’s largest luxury group, LVMH, took the stage under the theme “The Fusion of Craft and Intelligence,” presenting its vision for luxury in the age of AI—not as a set of tactics, but as a guiding philosophy.
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On December 10, Shopify, one of the world’s largest independent e-commerce platforms, announced the launch of Shopify Agentic Storefronts, a new solution designed to enable next-generation shopping experiences on AI platforms.
On March 17, San Francisco-based startup Rubi announced that it has raised $7.5 million in funding and secured multi-year offtake agreements worth over $60 million with leading fashion brands and manufacturers.
