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January 09, 2026

Beauty

In 2025, Gen Alpha arrived as beauty consumers — in 2026, they will reshape the industry

While kids and tweens have always discovered beauty products as they grow up — whether by watching their mothers at home or learning from friends at school — Gen Alpha is among the first cohorts to learn from influencers on TikTok, in real time and in lockstep with the trend cycle.

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Luxury Briefing: Neiman Marcus and US luxury’s shrinking footprint

In this week’s Luxury Briefing, why Neiman Marcus now sits at the center of a shrinking U.S. luxury wholesale map, how Miista turned a viral political-fashion moment into a lesson in craft and pricing power, and what Hermès’s January price hikes are signaling in the resale market.

Fashion

Glossy Podcast: How to make it in a mall today

This week, Danny and Jill are joined by Mitchell Parton, a reporter at Glossy's sister publication, Modern Retail, to discuss the state of the American shopping mall. Holiday retail data showed that mall foot traffic was up this past holiday season, and supporting data suggests that the mall is more resilient than ever.

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Fashion

Inside David’s Bridal’s new commission-based ambassador program for creators and employees

On Thursday, David's Bridal launched an ambassador program dubbed David’s Style Squad. The idea is to treat included creators, customers and store associates as part of the same performance channel, paid based on their ability to convert.

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What beauty brands should know about using generative AI

Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool for ideation, content creation and campaign design. But while generative AI's potential is undeniable, the way beauty brands use it in advertising demands careful consideration.

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Fashion Briefing: What can brands that are owed money expect if Saks Global goes bankrupt?

With Saks reportedly missing a $100 million interest payment this week, what will happen to the brands that are still owed money?

Beauty

Dr. Marnie’s founder and CEO on the rise and longevity of derm-led beauty brands

The latest Glossy Beauty Podcast episode features board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marnie Nussbaum and beauty industry veteran Jodi Kaplan — the founder and CEO, respectively, of the Dr. Marnie skin-care brand. Dr. Nussbaum gained popularity while catering to dermatology clients in New York City’s Upper East Side before launching the brand, which was called Lines before rebranding in November.

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Virtual event: What are the visual trends driving beauty and cosmetics this year?

On Jan. 21, join beauty brand expert Jennifer Carlsson and Omi CEO Hugo Borensztein for a virtual session unpacking the “2026 Beauty Visual Trends Report” — based on months of global research across top beauty markets.

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FROM MODERN RETAIL

Starbucks is kicking off 2026 with more brand partnerships

With a splashy new partnership with Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud popcorn, Starbucks is marrying its strategy of offering more on-trend items with relevant pop culture partnerships.

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Introducing AI Marketing Strategies: A new event from Digiday, Glossy and Modern Retail

Today, AI tools are becoming a critical part of marketers' daily workflows. Glossy's inaugural AI Marketing Strategies event on Feb. 11 will serve as a guide to navigating related challenges and opportunities.

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