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Tuesday, August 11

Business Features

Bally Faces Swiss Restructuring Procedure, Regent Reinstates Long-term Commitment to Turnaround 

Bally is undergoing a court-mediated restructuring in Switzerland amid layoffs and factory closures, but owner Regent reiterated its commitment to the brand.

Beauty Features

How Beauty Performed During the First Half of 2026

Circana data shows that online overtook brick-and-mortar as the top channel for prestige skin care, while shifts are afoot in mass makeup.

Shoe Industry News

On Shares Fall Sharply After Wholesale Slowdown in Q2

The DTC business continues to be a bright spot.

Wellness

The ‘Luxury’ Water Rat Race Isn’t as Inexplicable as It Seems

From Loonen to Supergoop founder Holly Thaggard’s newest venture, a cohort of clean and benefit-infused challenger water brands is rising. Category data shows the timing might be just right.

Fashion Scoops

Lacoste and The Plaza Team Up for U.S. Open-Inspired Collaboration

A reimagined Afternoon Tea at The Palm Court, an immersive hotel installation and an exclusive retail pop-up are among the activations.

Financial

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Buys LVMH’s Stake in SirDavis Whiskey Brand

The premium liquor named after her great-grandfather was developed as a joint venture with Moët Hennessy and debuted in 2024.

Retail

CEO Mark Breitbard on Gap’s Formula for Campaigns and the Fall Story

Gap teams with rising stars Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette, keeping true to its time-tested strategy of tying fashion to pop culture in an entertaining way.