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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 Gucci has promoted deputy CEO Stefano Cantino to the top job, replacing Jean-François Palus. As the costs associated with pop-up stores soar, digital brands are finding novel ways to establish a real-world presence. A new report shows how beauty brands can be even less transparent than fashion brands when it comes to greenwashing. Shein's UK sales rose 38% to about $2 billion last year, according to a regulatory filing. Moose Knuckles has sold a minority stake to Chinese outerwear giant Bosideng as it eyes expansion in Asia. The Debrief podcast looks at the new ways influencers are gaining control over their followings and income. Plus, join our BoF Professional Masterclass on How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site tomorrow on Thursday, October 10 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT. Register your place now.

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RETAIL The Glory Days of the Pop-Up Store Are Over. What's Next? By Cathaleen Chen

Rising rents and low vacancy rates have made it prohibitively expensive for many emerging brands to open retail locations — even temporary ones. Scrappy companies have found creative, low-cost ways to reach their consumers, from hotel partnerships and trunk shows to activations on college campuses. READ MORE

LUXURY Gucci Names Stefano Cantino Its New CEO By Robert Williams The Italian executive, a veteran of Prada and Louis Vuitton, is replacing CEO Jean-François Palus as Kering's flagship brand struggles to reignite consumer demand. READ MORE

BEAUTY Are Big Beauty Brands Greenwashing Worse Than Fashion? By Sarah Kent

The sector is rife with snappy buzzwords like 'clean' and 'natural,' but beneath the surface there's little transparency around the actions companies are taking to back up these claims, according to a new report. READ MORE

RETAIL Moose Knuckles Receives Minority Investment From Chinese Down Apparel Giant Bosideng By Julia Lebosse Bosideng, the largest retailer of down coats in China, will help the Canadian outerwear brand scale in Asia. READ MORE

China's Golden Week Travel Spending Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels READ MORE

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NEWS BRIEFS Shein's UK Sales Hit $2 Billion Ahead of Possible London Listing Sears Is Looking for Rent Relief on Last-Standing Stores

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PODCAST The Debrief | How Influencers Make Money By Brian Baskin and Diana Pearl

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