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Friday, August 21

Fashion Features

The 2026 Most Powerful Brands in Beauty

WWD Beauty Inc rounds up the 50 brands that are not only energizing the industry, but charting its future.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots for $4.10C a Share

The Canadian omnichannel retailer will be operated by Club Monaco and Joe Fresh founder Joe Mimran’s JM&A company.

Beauty Features

How Gucci Westman and David Neville Are Building a Luxury Beauty Brand for the Ages

With a strategy that prioritizes intention and a considered approach to action, the duo has hit on a strategy that is fueling growth now — and well into the future.

Logistics

Trump Calls for ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran as US Seeks to Restore Hormuz Shipping

The administration is threatening sanctions against countries doing business with the Islamic republic as traffic through the vital oil corridor remains severely curtailed.

Mens Retail Business

Palace Expands South Korea Footprint With Lotte World Mall Flagship

The British streetwear brand’s third Seoul store is inspired by Jongmyo Shrine architecture and offers Lotty and Lorry, the raccoon mascots of Lotte World.

Beauty Features

Get Ready for Generation Beta, Beauty’s Next Big Demographic Opportunity

The tiniest tots (and their discerning parents) are becoming big business for a new generation of brands looking to reinvent the children's care business.

Media

New Book ‘Torn’ Challenges Luxury Fashion’s Growth Model

Author Eugene Rabkin explores how luxury's pursuit of growth led to the “merchification” of fashion.