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Close-up of metallic gold mule shoes with a blurred figure of Lizzo walking away on a New York City street.
The Tech Edit

Lizzo's metallic gold mule shoes spark immediate fashion impact

Just hours after Lizzo appeared in New York City wearing metallic gold mule shoes for an album promotion, a similar style from a different brand, priced at $119, completely sold out.

Akio Mori·June 6, 2026
Exterior of the new LoveShackFancy boutique in Tampa's Hyde Park Village, showcasing its blush grasscloth walls and elegant storefront design.
Market Watch

LoveShackFancy Opens First Tampa Bay Boutique This Summer

This summer, a 1,040-square-foot boutique designed with blush grasscloth walls and crystal chandeliers will open in Tampa's Hyde Park Village, marking LoveShackFancy's first dedicated storefront in th

Akio Mori·June 5, 2026
Interior of Bloomingdale's 'Game Day with Boss' pop-up store showcasing exclusive USMNT soccer merchandise and an energetic fan atmosphere.
Market Watch

Bloomingdale's Opens Boss Soccer Pop-Up for Fans

Bloomingdale's has transformed its Carousel pop-up into a 'Game Day with Boss' destination, featuring 70 exclusive items, including the U.

Akio Mori·June 4, 2026
Interior view of the Lisa Eldridge pop-up store in SoHo, New York, showcasing makeup products and shoppers.
Market Watch

Lisa Eldridge Opens First U.S. Pop-Up in New York's SoHo

At 119 Spring Street in SoHo, the UK's online-first makeup sensation Lisa Eldridge has opened its first U.S. pop-up.

Akio Mori·May 31, 2026
Split screen showing the Gap logo in bright light and the Athleta logo in shadow, symbolizing contrasting brand performance.
Culture Edit

Gap Inc. Reports $3.5 Billion Net Sales, Up 1% in Q1 2026

Despite Gap Inc. reporting a modest 1% increase in net sales to $3.5 billion for Q1 2026, its Athleta brand suffered a sharp 12% decline, starkly contrasting with the flagship Gap brand's 10% surge, a

Beatriz Almeida·May 30, 2026
Sleek, modern sunglasses from the Monos Mira collection displayed on a minimalist surface with soft lighting.
The Archive

Monos Enters Eyewear Market with Mira Collection

Monos's new Mira eyewear collection, officially priced at $150, is already available for as little as $52.

Javier Rojas·May 28, 2026
Missoni CEO in a modern office, discussing global expansion plans with a holographic projection, symbolizing a new era for the luxury fashion house.
The Well-Lived Life

Missoni CEO Unveils Expansion Plans Amidst New Shareholder Deal

The Missoni family, founders of the iconic Italian luxury house, has sold a substantial 41.

Beatriz Almeida·May 28, 2026
A Walmart delivery van races through a suburban neighborhood at dusk, symbolizing rapid grocery delivery to millions of American homes.
Market Watch

Walmart delivers groceries in 30 minutes to 60% of Americans

Walmart can now reach 60% of the U.

Akio Mori·May 22, 2026
Overhead view of a busy Target store with shoppers, highlighting increased sales and successful Q1 earnings.
The Archive

Target Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Jump 6.7%

For the first time in five quarters, Target's comparable sales surged by 5.

Marcus Thorne·May 20, 2026
A property owner surveys a city street with contrasting new developments and vacant retail spaces, symbolizing the challenges in the retail real estate market.
Market Watch

Retail property owners face economic and political turmoil

Neiman Marcus's closure in Boston's Copley Place starkly contrasts Ronald Druker's $300 million investment in new retail and office space blocks away.

Akio Mori·May 18, 2026