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Wednesday, August 19

Retail

Target’s Q2 Gains Lifts Confidence in Turnaround Efforts and the 2026 Outlook

It was an eventful quarter marked by widespread price cuts, presentation upgrades in groceries and kids, improved traffic and a huge tariff refund contributing to bottom-line increases, but the appar…

Color Cosmetics

Fenty Beauty Reinvents Foundation: Rihanna Unveils Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Formula

The brand introduces a revamped foundation formula with enhanced shade inclusivity, launching Sept. 4.

Beauty Features

The Estée Lauder Cos. Reports 6 Percent Sales Increase in Q4

The beauty company touted a strong performance across most categories and regions, with North America driving growth.

Retail

Fashion Brands Must Adapt as AI Changes Product Discovery

“High-intent” AI-referred shoppers are converting 60% better, according to Adobe data, but retailers face significant gaps in the readability of their websites by LLMs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

EXCLUSIVE: Falic Group Acquires Abu Dhabi Travel Retail Business from DFS

The Miami-based operator plans to “further develop and elevate the luxury travel retail offering” at the burgeoning hub, which is able to handle up to 45 million passengers a year.

Fashion Scoops

Gap, Malbon Reconnect for Golf-inspired Americana Capsule

The line of men's and women's rugbys, knitwear, pleated skirts and outerwear will be sold in the U.S. and overseas.

Fashion Features

Inside the WWD Archives: When New York’s Art World Entered Fashion’s Orbit

A look at how Pop Art's influence on fashion and artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein highlighted the enduring relationship between the two realms.