Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has reached an agreement with VF corporation to acquire streetwear brand Supreme for $1.5 billion, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday. Suggested Reading. The cash deal, slated to close by the end of the year, marks the eyewear company’s first apparel-centric addition to its portfolio....

Streetwear brand Supreme is being sold to Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica for $1.5 billion in cash

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The two footwear brands don't exactly come to mind together.

Skechers Sues L.L. Bean, Claims Shoe Design Copying

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Nike is accusing a famous customizer and frequent collaborator of creating an empire built on counterfeit Nike products.


In a suit filed on Monday in the Southern District of New York, the Swoosh alleged that The Shoe Surgeon has attempted “to build an entire multifaceted retail empire” using Nike’s trademark rights by creating and selling counterfeit Nike shoes, and selling classes that teach consumers how to make their own fake Nike shoes. Nike also took issue with The Shoe Surgeon’s common practice of creating “unauthorized collaborations”...

Nike Says The Shoe Surgeon Built a Counterfeit ‘Empire’ in New Lawsuit

Wolfe Research analysts initiated coverage of Amazon's stock with an "outperform" rating and a price target that calls for a roughly 30% rise. The analysts said they're watching for margin expansion, Amazon Web Services growth, artificial intelligence initiatives, and spending updates, and highlighted Amazon's leading position in retail, digital advertising, and cloud computing.

Amazon Bull Calls Grow as Wolfe Sees Big Upside for Stock

Match Group shares jumped in premarket trading Tuesday after it was revealed that activist firm Starboard Value has bought a stake of about 6.6% in the company. The stake, purchased over recent weeks, makes Starboard the third-largest shareholder in the online dating giant. In a letter to company leadership, Starboard...

Match Group Surges as Starboard Value Buys Stake in Online Dating Giant

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Shop sandals, sneakers, and more summer shoes for up to 67 percent off.

Aerosoles, Crocs, and Skechers Are on Major Sale, and Prices Start at Just $10

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Luxury goods makers behind iconic brands including Dior and Armani hired contractors that pay workers as little as $2 an hour to make handbags that they then sell for thousands of dollars apiece, according to European law enforcement officials.

Dior, the French multinational luxury fashion house chaired by mogul Bernard Arnault and his family, charges a supplier around $57 to manufacture a handbag that it sells in stores for around $2,780, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Armani, the Milan-based designer, paid $270 to a supplier to make handbags that were then sold on the retail market for just under $2,000, according...

Dior, Armani’s pricey handbags made by migrant workers who make $2 an hour, cost $57 to make: prosecutors

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Jefferies analysts expect that a slide in business IT spending will bottom out soon. That could help shares of EPAM Systems, they wrote, upgrading the shares to a a buy and raising their price target. EPAM will benefit from artificial intelligence demand and an attractive valuation, Jefferies wrote. Jefferies sees...

Jefferies Sees a Bottom for IT Spending—EPAM Systems Stock Could Get a Boost

A harmonious blend of mesh, leather and suede, the New Balance 2002R ”Chocolate” is as versatile as it is stylish, catering to those who have a passion for quality sneakers. New Balance has officially named this pair “Chocolate” and it is the third brown-centric 2002R model to be...

New Balance 2002R ”Chocolate”, the perfect fall sneaker

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Isle Of Palms, SC

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In a recent twist for spirits enthusiasts, Never Forget Brands, the creators of GameDay Vodka and Spiked canned vodka cocktails, have officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Based in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, the distillery cited mounting financial pressures and substantial debts owed to various entities, including notable NFL teams and entertainment partners.

Vodka Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles

Shoppers, start your engines—because Amazon Prime Day is finally upon us. It may surprise no one to learn that my favorite category on sale during this two-day sale event is fashion—although that may change when I tell you an even more niche category I’m eyeing, which is nurse-loved sneakers.

12 Nurse-Loved Sneaker Deals From $35: Brooks, New Balance, Reebok, and More

Ford Motor (F) on Thursday said it was expanding production of its Super Duty pickup trucks to a Canadian plant that was previously scheduled to be converted to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The company noted that the new plan calls for spending $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping...

Ford To Build Super Duty Trucks at Canada Plant Previously Set To Make EVs

Rihanna has an enviable vintage bag collection, to say the least. It seems like almost every time she’s papped – whether that’s out for dinner at Carbone, or on the front row at Paris Fashion Week – she’s got a new archival accessory on her arm. Favourites include the Dior Saddle (she has a camo and tie-dye version, as well as an ultra-rare Adiorable style) and bags from Tom Ford’s Gucci era (she’s got a ’90s velvet monogram bag, a beaded Horsebit clutch, and a sought-after python-print style).

Inside Rihanna’s Vast – And Ultra-Rare – Vintage Bag Collection


Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon Wear Embellished Slingback Heels While Filming 'And Just Like That' Season Three







As July begins, so too are the sneaker giants plans’ for the Olympics. The month is loaded with basketball, running and lifestyle sneakers made for the occasion — but the regular hype cycle will also continue as usual. 


July’s top sneaker releases include the first-time return for the Nike KD 4 “Nerf,” a Kith x New Balance duo for the former’s Malibu store opening, the debut of the Adidas AE 1 Low and new iterations of the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan...

The Best Sneakers Releasing in July

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VF Stock Soars as Company Sells Supreme Brand to Ray-Ban Owner EssilorLuxottica

VF Corporation (VFC) shares soared Wednesday after the struggling clothing retailer announced that Paris-based retailer EssilorLuxottica purchased its Supreme streetwear brand for $1.5 billion in cash....

VF Stock Soars as Company Sells Supreme Brand to Ray-Ban Owner EssilorLuxottica

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