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Thursday, August 27

Business Features

Coach at 85: CEO Todd Kahn’s Game Plan to $10 Billion and Beyond

By targeting Gen Z, expanding its international presence and growing its men’s business, the $7 billion brand sees a long runway.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Authentic Acquires Majority Stake in Drake’s OVO Brand

Vince Holdings has been tapped as the brand’s core global apparel and retail licensee.

Trade

Canada Tariff Fallout Will Up Household Costs for US Consumers

The Yale Budget Lab estimated that the average American household will pay $30 more in tariffs because of this week's trade action.

Fragrance

Former WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani Debuts Fragrance Brand Liberation of Flowers

The collection of scents is inspired by Sistani’s Persian roots.

Human Resources

David Pemsel to Step Down as Chair of British Fashion Council

Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor, with a formal announcement due in September.

Designer and Luxury

Louis Vuitton Pays Tribute to ‘Legend’ Yayoi Kusama

The Japanese artist, who collaborated with the French luxury brand in 2012 and 2023, died on Aug. 14 at age 97.

Shoe Industry News

Eva Longoria, Becky G and More Stars Help Willy Chavarria Launch New Ugg Collab in ‘90s Sitcom-inspired Campaign

Actor Danny Trejo and singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo also star in the campaign.