Yola Mzizi

The role of sample sales is evolving from discreet inventory clearances to prominent marketing events, as brands leverage social media and enhanced experiences to engage a wider audience and generate sales.

The Costume Institute announced Wednesday that the theme of its Spring exhibition will celebrate the history of menswear through the lens of the Black diaspora.

At least 15 US states have enacted policies regulating cell phone usage among teenagers and children, pointing to the youth mental health crisis and other potential harms of incessant access to the internet. For marketers, the laws pose a barrier to reaching young consumers as well as an opportunity to get to know this cohort better.

The latest recipients of Glossier’s Grant Programme, which awards $50,000 and mentorship to Black-founded brands, include Tonal Cosmetics, The UnBraider, The Renatural, and Dr. Rosemarie Ingletin.

The Model Alliance delivered hundreds of letters from models and allies to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office Tuesday morning, calling on her to sign the act which passed in the state’s Senate and Assembly in July.

From Kenya to Nigeria and Angola to Morocco, multi-brand retailers across Africa are helping global brands access high-growth emerging markets still untapped by major chains like Sephora.

On Friday morning, the opening day of New York Fashion Week, runway glamour was put on pause in favour of political activism as the CFDA, in collaboration with Vogue and voting rights group I Am A Voter, spearheaded a non-partisan march to encourage people to register to vote.

A $3.8 billion takeover bid represents a bet that saving the department store chain will be easier away from public scrutiny.