Explainer: How Retailers Can Fight a New Wave of Cyberattacks
Last week, Victoria’s Secret went dark. On May 28, the lingerie giant shut down its website following a “security incident,” the company said in a statement. (It did not confirm…
Why Hair Tools Still Haven’t Won Over Textured Hair Consumers
Black women spend more on their hair than any other demographic. Yet the makers of hair tools, a popular and lucrative category, are failing to appeal to them. In 2024,…
How an Indie Beauty Brand Finds Its Hero
When Beyoncé launched her beauty line Cécred in February 2024, critics were quick to question the premise: could a global superstar known for wigs, protective styles and high-glam extensions credibly…
Retail’s Looming Inventory Problem
Tariff panic arguably hit a peak when the CEOs of Walmart and Target met with President Donald Trump in April to warn him that import duties as high as 145…
Fashion’s Unexpected Data Treasure Troves
Data is gold for fashion brands — and now, there’s more places than ever to get it. Shoppers’ journeys from interest piqued to purchase vary: They may find a product…
It’s Not Just Secondhand Retailers That Have a Counterfeit Problem
Online luxury’s counterfeit problem is spreading. Since the dawn of e-commerce, shoppers ordering designer bags on a digital resale site like eBay have done so knowing they risked buying a…
Beauty Dupes Are More Expensive Than the Originals Now
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a satisfying The Bling Ring Easter egg. Included in today’s issue: Allies of Skin,…
The Secret to Giving an Old Beauty Brand a New Look
Hourglass only celebrated its 20th birthday last year — but in the beauty industry, it might as well be 200. To celebrate, it launched a pop-up space that paid homage…
Why Universities Are Becoming Beauty Schools
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and some surprising data from Mrs. Meghan Sussex and her new ShopMy beauty picks. Included…
Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?
Christopher Angelotti spent more than a month hunting for the perfect set of luggage ahead of a planned trip to Europe this summer. He considered direct-to-consumer brands like Away, $1,500…