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Wednesday, May 06

Retail

Old Navy Signs Up Michael Francis, Target's Former Marketing Maestro

Michael Francis takes on a new position at Gap Inc. with broad marketing and customer engagement responsibilities.

Financial

Zalando to Lean Into AI as Q1 Profits Fall

The first quarter saw rising revenues at the online fashion giant while profits faltered.

Financial

Weakness in North America, Europe Dent Pandora Q1 Revenues

Organic revenues rose 2 percent amid "lower consumer sentiment" and significant headwinds.

Beauty Features

Coty Faces Middle East Headwinds

The conflict in the Middle East weighed on sales in the third quarter and is anticipated to do so again in the fourth quarter.

Industry News

First Tranche of Tariff Refunds Slated for May 12, CBP Says

In a message shared with importers on Monday, CBP indicated that tariff refunds will be issued electronically from the U.S. Treasury Department.

Human Resources

Looking to Make a Fresh Start, A.P.C. Names Ludivine Poiblanc Artistic Director

Poiblanc's debut collection will land at the brand's Milan showroom on May 20, and in Paris at Rue Madame on June 15.

People

Getting Ready With Tate McRae in Ludovic de Saint Sernin for the 2026 Met Gala

McRae attended her first Met Gala on Monday, a "pinch me moment."