Sabato De Sarno, creative correction and a season of chaos
“This is bullshit.” Such was Sabato De Sarno’s response to those who said “he just did a commercial collection” at his debut show for Gucci back in September 2023. Today,…
Listrak Launches First RCS Marketing Campaign in the U.S. With Dooney & Bourke, Boosting Retail Communication
Here’s a first: Listrak, the retail cross-channel marketing platform, said Tuesday that it was the sole marketing platform provider to launch a Rich Communication Services, or RCS, marketing campaign in…
The business of Selena Gomez
Disney star, chart-topping singer, award-winning actress, producer, cooking show host, mental health advocate, beauty mogul, philanthropist: no wonder Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with over 422 million…
AI Is Supposed to Stop Fakes. Why Isn’t It Working?
Artificial intelligence has never been more powerful, constantly expanding its litany of flexes — from generating sonnets and fantastical images to believably mimicking emotions, all while churning through mountains of…
What’s facing Ulta Beauty’s new CEO?
US retailer Ulta Beauty has promoted Kecia Steelman to president and CEO, effective immediately. She replaces Dave Kimbell, who is retiring after an 11-year tenure. He is also stepping down…
All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2024
Here is a list of all the beauty acquisitions and investments so far in 2024: November Helen of Troy is acquiring the nail care brand for $225 million in cash and a $15 million…
The Beauty Sandwich Kicks Off New York Residency
The Beauty Sandwich has found a new home in New York. The celebrity facialist, also known as Iván Pol, who debuted a line of skin care products by the same…
A to-do list for Gucci’s next creative director
After months of speculation — and dwindling sales — Gucci announced on Thursday that it is parting ways with creative director Sabato De Sarno. The Autumn/Winter 2025 show during Milan…
Narvar Introduces IRIS and Narvar Assist, Elevating Retail With AI-Driven Post-purchase Innovations
As part of its goal of offering intelligent, personalized post-purchase experiences for shoppers, Narvar is rolling out two new features: IRIS (Intelligent Retail Insights Service) and Narvar Assist. The features…
This Tool Uses Gen AI to Create Digital Product Passports in Seconds
In an industry working to solve myriad problems simultaneously, many companies seek solutions that can eliminate unnecessary steps. Enter PicoNext, a technology company that stamps out manual data entry for…
