What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Aug 24, 2026
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CNBC
Shein targets $27 billion Hong Kong IPO - a fraction of its 2022 valuation
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Business of Fashion
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
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Supply Chain Dive
Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances
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WSJ
Temu Owner’s Profit Falls but Beats Expectations
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WWD
Muriel Gonzalez retires as President of The Vitamin Shoppe, Jack Gayton steps up
Aug 21, 2026
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Bloomberg
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
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Footwear News
JD Sports Shares Tumble on ‘Weak Consumer Sentiment’ and Shoe Sales Slowdown
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Reuters
US shoppers tighten budgets, but still find room for treats and splurges
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The Wall Street Journal
Walmart Is Playing the Long Game by Lowering Prices
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Business of Fashion
Beauty Is Growing. Not Everyone’s Benefitting.
Aug 20, 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Labubu Maker Could Miss Revenue Goal as Sales Momentum Fades
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Bloomberg
Alibaba Profit Dives 75% After AI Spending Hits $10 Billion
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Reuters
Shein delays IPO to September 1, sources say
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Glossy
Why so many fashion brands are opening L.A. stores this summer
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Beauty Inc.
Coty Ends Fiscal Year on Positive Sales Note Despite Gucci License Loss, Taps New CFO for Next Growth Phase
Aug 19, 2026
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Bloomberg
Estée Lauder Soars as Results Show Turnaround Gaining Steam
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Footwear News
Aerosoles Set to Launch Largest Category Expansion in Nearly 40 Years
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Supply Chain Dive
Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada imports for 3 days
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The Wall Street Journal
Costco Sells Vacations, Gas and, Soon, Medicare Plans
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Business of Fashion
The Sneakers Winning the Back-to-School Battle
Aug 18, 2026
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Bloomberg
Target Grocery Store Bet Aims to Win Shoppers With Trendy Makeover
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Modern Retail
Every brand wants to be a premium brand in 2026
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The Wall Street Journal
Why Do Boards Keep Giving Misbehaving CEOs Second Chances?
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CFO Dive
Most consumers save no money as inflation erodes buying power: EY
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Grocery Dive
7 big grocery industry questions for the rest of 2026
Aug 17, 2026
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Modern Retail
Retail construction hits record lows, making it hard to find space
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Supply Chain Dive
US de minimis elimination upheld by trade court
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The Robin Report
Sleep No More: A Tale of Self-Destruction
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Bloomberg
Shein Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation in Hong Kong IPO
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The Wall Street Journal
American Luxury Brands Have a Secret Weapon: $12 Tennis Socks
Aug 14, 2026
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Bloomberg
The Improbable, Inevitable Return of the Suit
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Footwear News
On vs. Nike: A New Race at Retail
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The Wall Street Journal
Tariff Refunds Are Here—and Turbocharging Earnings
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AP News
Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike
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Glossy
From tampons to fragrance, K-beauty is everywhere