De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Retail
Why Revolve Can’t Stop Talking About AI
The e-commerce giant is betting that a ‘culture of AI’ can solve the mysteries of physical retail and help power its new pricey namesake luxury label.
Why Revolve Can’t Stop Talking About AI
The e-commerce giant is betting that a ‘culture of AI’ can solve the mysteries of physical retail and help power its new pricey namesake luxury label.
Beauty
Can Beauty’s Giants Turn AI Hype Into Sales?
As L’Oréal announces an AI-assisted product development partnership with Nvidia, beauty conglomerates are struggling to quantify the technology’s return on investment.
Can Beauty’s Giants Turn AI Hype Into Sales?
As L’Oréal announces an AI-assisted product development partnership with Nvidia, beauty conglomerates are struggling to quantify the technology’s return on investment.
Beauty
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
Media
What to Do When Reddit Turns on Your Brand
With the platform’s posts now shaping Google search and AI chatbot results, fashion brands need to listen to the site’s millions of users – even when they don’t like what they have to say.
What to Do When Reddit Turns on Your Brand
With the platform’s posts now shaping Google search and AI chatbot results, fashion brands need to listen to the site’s millions of users – even when they don’t like what they have to say.
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Beauty
How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
Marketing
The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy
As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.
The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy
As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.
Beauty
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
Marketing
How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI
As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.
How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI
As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.
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Technology
TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
TikTok’s New US Algorithm
The app’s new US owners are ‘retraining’ its recommendation algorithm, raising concerns about new biases, while social media companies are facing a landmark trial claiming they’re addictive by design.
Marketing
The Top 10 Contemporary and Accessible Luxury Fashion Brands Leading Customer Engagement
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
The Top 10 Contemporary and Accessible Luxury Fashion Brands Leading Customer Engagement
BoF Insights’ Brand Pulse tracking tool reveals how the industry’s top-performing contemporary and accessible luxury brands cultivated loyal online communities through sharp digital engagement strategies.
Partner Content
How Integrated Technology Is Reshaping Retail Operations
Retail software solution Lightspeed gathered industry leaders in New York City in January 2026 to examine how fragmented technology systems are becoming a competitive liability amid mounting operational pressures.
How Integrated Technology Is Reshaping Retail Operations
Retail software solution Lightspeed gathered industry leaders in New York City in January 2026 to examine how fragmented technology systems are becoming a competitive liability amid mounting operational pressures.
Beauty
Opinion: Creatives Should Not Fear the AI Revolution
Generative AI tools take the toil out of image making. But learning how to use them is where the real work begins, writes Isamaya Ffrench.
Opinion: Creatives Should Not Fear the AI Revolution
Generative AI tools take the toil out of image making. But learning how to use them is where the real work begins, writes Isamaya Ffrench.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.