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January 18, 2026

Beauty

Glossy Pop Newsletter: Why Cocokind is sending unreleased products to creators with 200 followers

Since August, Cocokind has been employing a strategy reflective of a wider industry shift: It has been sending PR mailers to its most engaged fans, rather than top-tier influencers.

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Luxury Briefing: Why Harrods’ big sale swept TikTok, and what it means for luxury brands

In this week’s Luxury Briefing, how Harrods’ January sale went public on TikTok and what that visibility means for luxury pricing power. Plus, a look at why lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction at the very top of the market, executive moves and the latest earnings.

Fashion

Glossy Podcast: The ripple effects of the Saks Global bankruptcy

On the latest Glossy Podcast, the hosts discuss the ripple effects that Saks's bankruptcy will have on the company, on the brands that work with it and on luxury shopping, in general.

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Fashion

NRF 2026 Briefing: ‘Authenticity is really important’: Why AI is set to propel influencer marketing

AI may be changing the creator economy, but it’s also fueling it. That’s according to executives at the National Retail Foundation’s Retail’s Big Show Conference this week; the importance of authentic voices for resonating with consumers was a hot topic throughout the event.

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Behind the unified incentives marketing strategy working for Sephora and other brands

In a new explainer guide, explore why brands, including Sephora, are moving away from a siloed approach to loyalty and promotions and are instead implementing a unified incentives marketing strategy.

Beauty

2026 beauty M&A predictions with industry vet Kimber Maderazzo

What will beauty M&A look like in 2026? Glossy sat down with Kimber Maderazzo, professor of marketing at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and former Proactiv and L’Oréal Group executive, to unpack the signals.

Fashion

After rapid growth, Thirdlove expands its menopause-focused line to activewear

ThirdLove is expanding its TempSync line into activewear after its menopause-focused bra generated $1 million in sales in six weeks.

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Six ways beauty brands can harness creativity to reignite growth in 2026

Audiences are tuning out influencers and craving something real. A recent report found that campaigns grounded in real experiences and shared values perform far better, increasing results like awareness and intent to buy by 17% to 25%.

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Modern Retail Podcast: Cautious optimism at NRF around AI and shopper sentiment in 2026

This week's Modern Retail Podcast dives into what was discussed at NRF, the retail industry's biggest conference that typically sets the tone for the year.

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Fashion Briefing: What went wrong with Saks?

Barely two years after its multi-billion-dollar merger with Neiman Marcus, the beleaguered luxury retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday morning, following weeks of swirling rumors that the filing was imminent.

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