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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 4h

lbbonline.com/news/Survey-... Don't agree that #dupes and #fakes boon to #luxury yet interesting survey #Rolex #Prada #Chanel Louis Vuitton #handbags #watches per #UK #shoppers #retail

Survey Reveals Dupes Are Now Luxury’s Unexpected Ally | LBBOnline

Little Black Book, Dupes set to provide a boon in 2026 to the luxury industry thanks to its craftmanship, premium experience and long-term quality over impulse purchases, reveals Havas Media Lux surve...

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 22h

Now we wait for the Supreme Court's decision. Can't come soon enough.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 1d

www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/a... Trump #tariffs and #retail companies increasing prices #Amazon #Walmart #Target #apparel #pets #hardlines

Retailers are raising prices to meet tariffs. Amazon is hiking more than others

Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 2d

www.bloomberg.com/news/article... Van Cleef & Arpels #luxury #iconic #jewelry designs #fashion #gold #vintage

Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra Is a Timeless Lucky Charm. Can It Be Updated?

CEO Catherine Rénier on the decision to add new models to the jewelry house’s core line.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 2d

www.reuters.com/business/ret... fast fashion #Shein and entering #Paris #France #retail

Inside Shein's fast-fashion fight in France

Chinese online fashion platform Shein is ramping up its fight in France, gambling that its first permanent shop, in a Paris department store, will help fend off fierce pushback from lawmakers against its low-cost model.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 2d

cybernews.com/cybercrime/c... #fake #luxury #fashion #brand domains #Gucci #Chanel cybersecurity #phishing

Crooks target luxury brands with 1,330 fake domains

Cybercriminals are setting up fake domains to trick users into purchasing seemingly discounted items.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 3d

essentialinstall.com/news/product... Bang & Olufsun enters pre-loved #used #secondhand audio online #resale platform with #Reloved in #EU #UK #Switzerland

Bang & Olufsen launches ‘Reloved’ platform for pre-owned audio - Essential Install

Reloved offers customers the opportunity to purchase pre-owned, authenticated and certified Bang & Olufsen originals.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 3d

www.luxurytribune.com/en/kering-ap... #Kering hires consultants to review #luxury #brands #Gucci #Balenciaga #fashion Saint Laurent

Kering Appoints Bain and BCG to Analyze Its Brands - Luxury Tribune

Shortly after taking the reins at Kering, Luca de Meo has launched a strategic review of the group's brands, including its flagship Gucci. Bain & Company and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have been ta...

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 4d

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/s... Shopping #secondhand #used #fashion #vintage #clothes with the #app #Gem

An In-the-Know Way to Find Wardrobe Treasures

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 5d

www.femalefirst.co.uk/lifestyle-fa... Martha Stewart named brand ambassador for #luxury #resale #Fashionphile #secondhand #handbags #watches and #fashion #preloved #Hermes #Birkin 84 years old and finding even more to do!

Martha Stewart front holiday campaign for Fashionphile

Martha Stewart has been named brand ambassador for Fashionphile.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 6d

sg.fashionnetwork.com/news/Pintere... #Pinterest #shopping and #AI #ecommerce

Pinterest Assistant is "revolutionary" new shopping AI, says company

Pinterest has introduced a new feature that it says will revolutionise the way people shop online. Pinterest Assistant has various advanced tech features and has a visual-first approach.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 6d

vernonproper.com/can-old-navy... Old Navy launching #beauty #skincare #haircare

Can Old Navy Beauty Make a Splash in a Competitive Category?

Just days after the release of its Anna Sui collaboration, Old Navy revealed details of its Old Navy Beauty launch set for Fall 2025.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 6d

uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Trump-t... Trump #tariffs and #beauty industry in #France see job losses #skincare #cosmetics

Trump tariffs: French cosmetics sector braced for more than 10,000 job losses

As early as 2026, U.S. tariffs could cost the French beauty and cosmetics industry €620 million. The sector’s federation anticipates a decline in exports.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 6d

uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Jcpenne... A bold move by JCPenney and designer Bob Mackie sues #fashion #retail #lawsuit false advertising

JCPenney faces lawsuit from designer Bob Mackie

Bob Mackie has sued JCPenney for allegedly using his name and likeness without consent in its “Mackie: Bob Mackie” apparel line, claiming it damages his reputation and misleads consumers.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 7d

www.londonworld.com/news/harrods... #Harrods submitted plans that need approval for a rooftop cafe and dining area #retail #luxury #London #UK

Harrods could be getting a new rooftop cafe and terrace - according to plans

A new café, terrace and reimagined retail space could be coming to Harrods under fresh plans submitted to the council.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 7d

www.glitz.paris/en/entourage... Came across this #Vinted #marketplace and #authentication of #used #secondhand #luxury #handbags

Europe • Two years on from its launch, is Vinted's authentication service working?

Designed to help it expand into the secondhand luxury market, the online marketplace's verification system, launched in late 2023, has failed to live up to expectations. Authentication labels have

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 7d

www.independent.co.uk/news/busines... Trump #tariffs and impact on #Puma #sneakers #fashion #layoffs new #strategy #retail

Puma to cut 900 more jobs as Trump tariffs bite

The company has already laid off 500 people this year

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 7d

chainstoreage.com/gen-z-gen-al... #GenZ Gen Alpha and spending on #fashion #retail #AI

Gen Z, Gen Alpha to drive 40% of fashion spending by 2035

Younger consumers are reshaping fashion through AI, social influence, and new definitions of brand loyalty.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 8d

www.retaildive.com/news/carters... Trump #tariffs negatively impact kids #clothes #fashion #retail brand Carter's lower profits and #layoffs #stores closings

Carter’s to lay off 300, close more stores as tariffs decimate profits

The children’s apparel retailer, already chasing profitability before new import duties, will close 150 locations in North America over the next three years.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 8d

www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/go... #Labubu #toys #dolls launch new #desserts with #Godiva #chocolate

Godiva launches new Labubu-themed desserts, collection includes chocolate van tin and pop-up box

If you have a sweet tooth and love The Monsters from Pop Mart, the new Godiva and Labubu collection will be right up your alley. After the great success of the Godiva x Labubu summer series, the choco...

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 8d

The apparel and fashion industry is rife with intellectual property issues and disputes. Particularly in the past twenty years, courts have grappled with the competing inter... www.mondaq.com/unitedstates... #fashion #luxury #Chanel #Tiffany #eBay intellectual property #IP #lawsuit

Ten Influential Intellectual Property Cases In Apparel & Fashion Law

The apparel and fashion industry is rife with intellectual property issues and disputes. Particularly in the past twenty years, courts have grappled with the competing interests and arguments...

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 8d

news.crunchbase.com/venture/ecom... Live shopping #Whatnot valued at $11.5 billion!! #marketplace #retail

Whatnot Lands $225M Series F, More Than Doubles Valuation to $11.5B Since January

Live shopping platform and marketplace Whatnot has closed a $225 million Series F round, more than doubling its valuation to $11.5 billion in less than 10 months.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 9d

www.drapersonline.com/news/british... British #luxury #fashion #brands still facing delayed payments by #Saks risky dealings! Neiman Marcus Bergdorf Goodman

British brands left in limbo over delayed Saks Global payments

Small and medium-sized British brands stocked by US department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are grappling with uncertainty surrounding delayed payments for stock from owner Saks Gl...

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 9d

www.scmp.com/magazines/st... #Barbour Re-Loved program will repair and wax your #jacket #menswear #GenZ #fashion Paul Smith

Inside the rise of sustainable, well-worn second-hand clothing

Heritage style meets sustainable luxury: from the Paul Smith Loves Barbour collection to rugged Levi’s denim, preloved fashion is gaining new life.

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Pamela Tucker @pamelatucker.bsky.social · 9d

www.prnewswire.com/news-release... Press release #Saks introduces new sales program strategy. Sounds like placing burden on associates employees to solve the companies financial and payments problems #luxury #fashion #retail

Saks Global Introduces New Top Seller Program for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus

/PRNewswire/ -- Saks Global, the largest multi-brand luxury retailer, in alignment with its continued focus on advancing its strategy, today unveiled a new top...

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