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March 18, 2026

Beauty

Macy’s, Inc. is looking to leverage AI ahead of a cautious outlook for 2026

The department store giant and Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury owner reported a 1.5% growth in comparable sales for 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, however, the company is projecting sales to remain flat as consumers take a cautious approach to spending.

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Wellnss Briefing: How top UK wellness brand Ancient + Brave is cracking the U.S. market one city at a time, plus news

This week, I checked in with U.K. wellness leader Ancient + Brave for takeaways from its official U.S. launch, which included a multi-week pop-up in Los Angeles, influencer partnerships, OOH advertising and more. I sat down with Hannah Rowe, head of U.S. marketing, to unpack the wins, lessons and takeaways from their February launch.

Fashion

Amid search for a CEO, Lululemon responds to a US slowdown with a product reset

Lululemon is navigating a slowdown in its North America business, leaning on international growth to offset it and continuing the search for a permanent CEO — all while trying to reestablish its footing as a premium, product-led brand.

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Fashion

Some creators don’t see immediate value in Instagram’s controversial ‘Shop the Look’ AI test

Instagram's controversial Shop the Look rollout didn't ask for creators' consent, nor did it tag products they've endorsed. What did they learn from it?

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Korean wellness brand utilizes TikTok Super Brand Day to drive growth in the U.S.

Korean wellness brand Foodology saw its momentum in the U.S. accelerate after Kylie Jenner mentioned it on TikTok. The brand also hosted a TikTok Super Brand Day experience as part of its U.S. expansion.

Fashion

David’s Bridal at Saks?: CEO Kelly Cook on partnering with boutiques and department stores to hit profit goals

On Monday, David’s Bridal announced the launch of a wholesale business. Ahead of the news, Glossy met with David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook to learn more about the company’s growth and evolution plans, which also include opening shop-in-shops in department stores.

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Beauty Briefing: Why Botox is showing up everywhere, from your home to Planned Parenthood

This week, I checked in on the rise of Botox and aesthetic treatments outside of the traditional dermatologist’s office. Additionally, the Trump administration reportedly stands to rake in billions of dollars from the investors who acquired TikTok’s U.S. operations, and Jo Malone is in hot water with Estée Lauder over the use of her name.

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How Athleta executes on experiential, purpose-driven marketing

As interest grows in real-life experiences rooted in community, Athleta is moving past the online threshold to curate in-person moments that feel participatory and purpose‑driven. Here's what that looks like in real life.

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Why Parker Thatch transformed its strip-mall storefront into a livestreaming studio

Handbag and accessories brand Parker Thatch recently remodeled its store to serve as both a sales channel and a broadcast studio, as the brand sees more success from livestreaming across Instagram and YouTube.

Fashion

Lulus becomes Victoria’s Secret’s latest brand partner

For Lulus, the appeal of selling on Victoria's Secret is the same as working with any of its other wholesale partners: customer acquisition.

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