Daily LInks
1. Taco John’s, Taco Bell Terminate ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark Tussle. Restaurant chain Taco John’s said Tuesday it is giving up its fight defending its trademark of the phrase “Taco Tuesday.” Fast-food giant Taco Bell filed a petition in May with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeking to cancel the trademark. – Read More in the WSJ
2. A Blessing and a Boogeyman: Advertisers Warily Embrace A.I. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence that uses data and algorithms to imitate how humans learn, has quietly powered advertising for years. Madison Avenue has used it to target specific audiences, sell and buy ad space, offer user support, create logos and streamline its operations. – Read More on the New York Times
3. Artist Michael Moebius Is Suing Fast Fashion Retailer Shein in a Landmark Case for Artists Going After Multinational Companies. The German artist Michael Moebius, who was recently awarded $120M in a lawsuit against hundreds of foreign companies, is taking the Chinese retailer Shein to court in a case that could set new precedents for how such companies can be sued in the U.S. – Read More on ArtNet
4. How fast-fashion behemoth Shein became so controversial. A combination of tech savvy, controlled supply chains and tariff relief have all helped Chinese online retailer Shein become a fast-fashion behemoth. – Hear More on NPR
5. It’s Barbie’s World and Consumers Are Living in It. Quiet luxury has decamped to the Hamptons for the summer. In its place is an explosion of pink, spandex, fake tan and bleached-blonde hair. Yes, Barbiecore is stronger than ever. – Read More on Bloomberg
6. Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri to Leave in Leadership Shuffle. “We are building a more robust organization to fully capture the growth of the global luxury market,” said Pinault. “I am confident that the changes we are announcing today will set Kering on a path to success and profitable growth over the long term.” – Read More on the WSJ