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US consumers would let AI agents buy clothes, but not without a say

Consumers are more and more open to the idea of letting an AI agent buy clothing and footwear on their behalf, provided spending remains low and they retain a final say, according to the 2026 Agentic Commerce Report from payments company Global Payments. Shoppers expect AI commerce agents to conduct 15 percent of their purchases within five...

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From Canadian farmland to global ambitions: Toronto jeweller Dean Davidson on staying true to his roots

Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up. "I want Dean Davidson to become a truly global brand," Davidson told FashionUnited. "We've built such a recognizable language around...

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David's Bridal taps Nike veteran Kathy Cherian as CFO: 'It's a business model transformation'

US bridal retailer David's Bridal has appointed Kathy Cherian as chief financial officer. The company is bringing in the former Nike Canada CFO as it moves from building its technology-led business to scaling it. Cherian joins from lifestyle brand Magnolia, where she most recently served as CFO. She has more than 20 years of experience across...

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Fashion |Exclusive

Why Hong Kong is doing fashion week differently

The dialogues around fashion weeks seem to have settled into a familiar rhythm: the changing of the guards, the designer debuts, the first collection under a new creative director. All eyes on the luxury houses. Will they or won’t they cast that spell that has shoppers running to their stores next season? Will the new designer be the saviour,...

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