What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Feb 13, 2026
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Reuters
Saks lenders, suppliers in talks to avoid court fight over bankruptcy loan
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Women’s Wear Daily
Estée Lauder Splits Sale of Too Faced, Smashbox, and Dr. Jart
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CIO Dive
Most CIOs regret AI vendor, platform decisions: report
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The Wall Street Journal
L’Oreal’s Shares Drop After Soft End to the Year
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BBC
Taylor Swift asks US government to block ‘Swift Home’ trademark
Feb 12, 2026
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The New York Times
What Executives Are Saying About the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy
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Women’s Wear Daily
Uniqlo Woos Europeans With Flagships That Tap Into History, Culture and Community
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The Wall Street Journal
The Booming Business of Luxury Grocery Stores
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Business of Fashion
How Fashion Brands Are Winning the Winter Olympics
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Glossy
With value top of mind, Sally Beauty is betting on dupe fragrances and instant delivery
Feb 11, 2026
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The New York Times
How Did Pat McGrath Cosmetics Go From Billion-Dollar Brand to Bankruptcy?
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The Wall Street Journal
He Vowed to Revive RadioShack and Pier 1. Investors Say They Were Swindled.
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Modern Retail
How Michaels moved quickly to become a balloon and party giant
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CNBC
Shopify stock drops despite revenue beat, $2 billion buyback
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Glossy
As China’s fashion market recovers, Western brands are going all in on Lunar New Year
Feb 10, 2026
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Bloomberg
Nike Braces Converse Staff for Cuts as Sales Head to 15-Year Low
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Glossy
Confessions of a former Saks designer: ‘If your retail partner is knocking you off, that’s a red flag’
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The Wall Street Journal
Small-Business Optimism Index Falls Amid Inflation Concerns
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CNBC
Gucci-owner Kering jumps 12% as new CEO maps revival, sales beats estimates
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Modern Retail
The case for and against ‘keep it’ return policies
Feb 09, 2026
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The New York Times
Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years
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The Wall Street Journal
Kroger Names Ex-Walmart Executive as Its Next CEO
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Modern Retail
Amazon set to pass Walmart in annual revenue for the first time after hitting $700 billion in sales
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CNN Business
Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker
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CNBC
Shares of Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm pop 17% in public market debut
Feb 06, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Spotify, a Major Audiobook Provider, Will Soon Offer Physical Books
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Glossy
Wolf & Badger is positioning itself as an anti-Saks Fifth Avenue
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Business of Fashion
How Dior and Chanel Are Tackling Fashion’s Pricing Problem
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CNBC
E.l.f. Beauty posts earnings beat, raises full-year guidance
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Bloomberg
Trump Touts Drug Cost Savings in TrumpRx Website Launch
Feb 05, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Tapestry Boosts Outlook as Coach Sales Surge
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Modern Retail
Goodwill plans 100 new stores for 2026 after hitting record revenue in 2025
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Women’s Wear Daily
The Estée Lauder Cos.’ Sales Rise 6 Percent to $4.2 Billion in Q2
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Business of Fashion
Is the Storm Blowing Over for Watchmakers? Yes and No
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CNBC
Peloton posts weak holiday quarter after splashy product overhaul fails to land
