Entrepreneurship

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How Regulation D Rule 506 Governs Private Offerings and Form D
November 6, 2026

Regulation D sets rules for limited offers and sales of securities without registration. Rule 506 sets investor limits, verification steps and a 15-day Form D deadline.

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Why Keystone Pricing and Net-60 Terms Leave a New Brand Funding Two Months of Shipments
November 2, 2026

Keystone pricing puts wholesale near half of retail, and net-60 terms can keep a brand’s cash out for more than two months after each shipment.

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Barcelona AI Startup Artiso Raises More Than €3 Million in Pre-Seed Round
October 30, 2026

Criteria Venture Tech led the round for Artiso, which builds an AI operating system for fashion teams and was founded by three former Mango executives.

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DeMellier’s First Standalone Store Is Planned for 34–37 Sloane Square in Autumn 2026
October 26, 2026

DeMellier plans its first own-brand store at 34–37 Sloane Square this autumn, moving the handbag label beyond stockists and a Le Bon Marché showcase.

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John Lewis’s Largest Fashion Collaboration Is 44 RIXO Pieces in 30 Stores and Online
October 23, 2026

John Lewis put a 44-piece RIXO collection into 30 fashion stores and online on 22 October 2026, its largest fashion collaboration to date.

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What Galderma’s $1.5 Billion All-Cash Deal Shows About Clinic-Based Skincare Brands
October 19, 2026

Galderma agreed on 14 October 2026 to buy dermatologist-founded ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion in cash from shareholders including funds managed by Blackstone and the Obagi family.

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A 2010 filing put direct-sales gross margin more than 20 points above wholesale
October 16, 2026

In a 2010 filing, direct sales earned more than 20 points of extra gross margin over wholesale. Markups and acquisition costs shape the rest of the choice.

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Tresalis takes majority stake in Vyrao as founder Yasmin Sewell stays on
October 13, 2026

Newly formed Tresalis bought control of fragrance brand Vyrao in its first acquisition. Founder Yasmin Sewell keeps a stake and leads creative direction.

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Fairfax and Wittington Agree to Buy Boots for About $8.9 Billion
October 9, 2026

Fairfax Financial and the Weston family’s Wittington Investments agreed on October 7, 2026 to buy Boots, including its No7 Beauty Company, for about US$8.9 billion.

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What MoCRA Requires: Facility Registration, Safety Proof and New Labels Before Launch
October 6, 2026

FDA’s Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act now requires facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation and specific labeling. Here’s what founders must complete before selling.

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Tate McRae Sells TATE 01 Direct for Two Weeks Before Ulta’s 1,500 Stores
October 4, 2026

The pop star partnered with fragrance incubator Scent Beauty to launch TATE 01 via her own site, then expand to 1,500 Ulta stores by late October.

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Why Kickstarter Fashion Campaigns Succeed at a 52% Rate Without Giving Up Equity
October 1, 2026

Rewards-based crowdfunding lets fashion brands raise capital, validate demand, and keep 100% ownership. Here’s how it compares to SAFEs and venture capital.