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April 15, 2026

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Why every wellness company wants your blood sample

Glossy is unpacking the evolving market of blood panel diagnostics, which were traditionally only ordered by one’s physician but have quickly become big business in the wellness industry. This includes Function Health’s acquisition of Getlabs, announced last week.

Fashion

Kering’s $3.9 billion quarter shows Gucci isn’t fixed yet

On Tuesday, Kering reported first-quarter revenue of €3.57 billion, or roughly $3.9 billion, down 6% on a reported basis and flat on a comparable basis. The numbers point to stabilization at the group level, but the story remains unchanged. Gucci is still the problem, accounting for roughly 38% of Kering's sales, and the turnaround is not landing fast enough.

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Beauty Briefing: The business of being Rachel Zoe

This week, I checked in on Rachel Zoe’s return to the spotlight and how she's leveraging the value of the “Real Housewives” empire.

Beauty

Courteney Cox’s Homecourt doubles down on luxe hand care with new exfoliating product

When Courteney Cox launched Homecourt in 2022, she did so with a lineup of three products. The brand's hand care has become a runaway hit — it now accounts for 20% of the brand's business. Given the category's success, the brand is building on it, starting this week.

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In the crowded probiotic market, this brand is leaning on education and clinical science

As supplements become more accessible and the space becomes more crowded, brands like Zenwise are leaning into educational messaging and expert-driven content to break through the noise.

Fashion

‘Not just the 1%’: How JCPenney is banking on the lower part of the K-shaped economy to fuel its turnaround

Catalyst Brands has been on a mission to turn JCPenney around after a long, slow sales decline in recent years.

Fashion

Why bridal retailers are jumping into AI shopping before the model is proven

David’s Bridal and The Knot are testing different strategies for AI-driven commerce, as brands move to capture discovery and data inside chat despite uneven conversion performance.

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How one sun care brand leveraged TikTok Shop’s halo effect

Most brands measure TikTok Shop as a sales channel. Carroten measured it as a demand engine, and the numbers changed everything — doubling exposure and driving revenue up 224% year over year.

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Why home retailers are plagued with financial challenges

The housing market, alongside the pressure of inflation, fluctuating tariff policies and other financial situations such as being crushed with hundreds of millions in debt, has resulted in bankruptcy, closures or acquisitions for many prominent home chains. Most recently, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced it was acquiring The Container Store.

Fashion

For Mother’s Day, Kendra Scott invests in its largest influencer activation to date

With 200-plus video assets and a creator-led strategy, Kendra Scott’s latest campaign reflects current marketing trends for jewelry brands and beyond.

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