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April 06, 2026

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How Boll & Branch is integrating an OpenClaw-based AI agent in every part of its business

At Shoptalk Spring, Boll & Branch chief commercial officer Katia Unlu spoke to Glossy about Tess, the in-house AI agent that has become an increasingly big part of the company's operations.

Fashion

James Franco co-founded Paly snags first official collaboration through Selfridges partnership

Three years into its existence, Paly has grown thanks in part to support from retail partners. Most recently, Selfridges helped the brand establish a connection with the Rolling Stones.

Beauty

Glossy Pop Newsletter: Alix Earle’s CEO says Reale Actives prepared for a mixed response to the brand launch

There were two things that could be all but certain when Alix Earle finally launched her brand on March 31: that it would sell out — which it did, in a matter of hours — and that it would be picked apart.

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Macy’s reset: Bloomingdale’s momentum, beauty bets and the new department store model

On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by senior beauty reporter Emily Jensen to unpack Macy’s latest earnings and what they signal for the future of department stores.

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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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Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week draws global attention again as China bounces back

In this week's Luxury Briefing, I interview designer Susan Fang ahead of her Shanghai Fashion Week show, as local presenting brands focus on a variety of growth strategies. Also, an HSBC forecast for 2026 luxury growth; executive moves at Carven, Valentino and Kering; and news to know.

Beauty

How Batiste turned a viral TikTok into a campaign in 5 days

On March 16, creator Rebecca Pousma posted a TikTok with the headline "SLOMW needs a dry shampoo collab," referring to the Hulu show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." By March 26, Batiste brought such a collab to life.

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How one brand is positioning gut health as foundational to daily wellness

As consumers rethink what wellness means, gut health has quickly emerged as one of the category’s fastest-growing areas of interest.

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The RealReal CMO Samantha McCandless on resale math, vintage Bulgari and her go-to sneakers

In the latest installment of "What's in Your Cart," The RealReal's Chief Merchandising Officer, Samantha McCandless, shares her personal shopping habits with Modern Retail, including her resale shopping strategy.

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Fashion Briefing: As AI shopping agents proliferate, both retailers and consumers have concerns

As AI-powered shopping agents increasingly become a part of modern e-commerce, not everyone is happy about their growth.

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