Marquee Brands vs WHP Global

Brands need judgment and context when using AI

In a panel discussion at ADWEEK House, executives from Dash Social and Marquee Brands discussed the challenge of maintaining brand distinctiveness when everyone has access to the same AI tools. Hannah Graham Rose of Dash Social emphasized that generic AI outputs lead to rework without proper context. Natasha Fishman of Marquee Brands highlighted the importance of brand heritage, human judgment, and quality control. Combining brand knowledge with social performance data gives AI more context, enabling better content creation. Marquee Brands uses Dash Social to analyze top-performing content across global markets and adapt to local cultures. The panel concluded that human judgment and brand history are competitive advantages that AI cannot replicate.

• ADWEEK House panel co-hosted with Dash Social on AI and brand differentiation.
• Hannah Graham Rose, head of creative AI strategy at Dash Social, spoke at the panel.
• Natasha Fishman, CMO at Marquee Brands, discussed using AI without losing brand identity.

Roots Corporation Agrees to Go Private in Transaction Led by Marquee Brands

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LVMH revenue stagnates in Q3, China weighs

French luxury group LVMH reported revenue of €57.15 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a nominal decline of 2% year-over-year, but organic growth of 2%. In Q3, organic growth slowed to 1%, with weakness in China impacting the Fashion & Leather Goods division, which saw organic sales drop 5% in the quarter. Growth was driven by Watches & Jewelry (organic +8% in nine months) and Selective Retailing (organic +6%), notably Sephora. Currency effects negatively impacted reported revenue by 3 percentage points. The company divested Marc Jacobs to WHP Global on September 1, 2026. Despite uncertainties, LVMH plans to continue investing in product development and retail concepts.

• LVMH reported revenue of €57.15 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 2% nominally but up 2% organically year-over-year.
• Q3 organic growth slowed to 1%, with Fashion & Leather Goods declining 5% organically due to weak demand in China.
• Watches & Jewelry grew 8% organically in nine months, while Selective Retailing grew 6%, driven by Sephora.

Rag & Bone Steps Up European Expansion, Starting With Paris Flagship

WHP Global's brand news page now features two new stories: Rag & Bone's European expansion with a Paris flagship, and a G-Star collaboration with Wu-Tang Clan.

WHP Global & G-III Complete Acquisition of Marc Jacobs

WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group have completed the acquisition of Marc Jacobs, marking a major milestone in the company's portfolio expansion.