On November 27, it was announced that Shein, the giant Chinese fast-fashion retailer, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.
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Swedish fast fashion brand H&M will raise the price of garments produced in Bangladesh to compensate for higher wages for supplier workers.
On November 22, sports company Puma announced the appointment of Ryokusai Inoue as the new general manager of Puma Japan.
On November 18, high jewelry brand Cartier opened a new boutique in New York City’s SoHo district. The new store is located at 102 Greene Street.
On November 17, French resale e-commerce platform Vestiaire Collective announced the banning of 30 fast fashion brands from its platform, including Zara, H&M, Gap, Mango, and Uniqlo.
On November 16, Burberry indicated that it may have difficulty meeting its full-year sales guidance due to weak global demand for luxury goods.
Karlie Kloss, model, investor, and entrepreneur, is buying the British fashion and culture publication i-D Magazine.
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U.S. luxury department store group Saks Global has entered the final stage of its restructuring process. As the company moves toward exiting Chapter 11 this summer, it has secured $500 million in exit financing and filed its reorganization plan with the court, offering a clearer view of its path forward.
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On April 7, Levi Strauss & Co. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 1, 2026. Net revenues, margins, and EPS all exceeded guidance, and the company raised its full-year outlook.
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The beauty industry giant The Estée Lauder Companies has stepped into a new phase of transformation.
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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 April 6, Paris-based diamond jewelry maison Messika announced the appointment of actress Kiko Mizuhara as its new maison ambassador.
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.
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On December 11, SuperCircle announced that it has raised $24 million in Series A funding, led by Foundry, with participation from BBG Ventures, Renewal Fund, and Elemental Impact.
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.
