Skims
Coverage of Skims in the Nexus archive.
- States expand fight against organized retail crime, gift card fraud
Over a dozen U.S. states have passed legislation this year to combat organized retail crime, including creating new criminal offenses, increasing penalties, and establishing task forces. The measures address evolving tactics like cargo theft, gift card fraud, and e-commerce schemes, exemplified by a $1 million seizure in Los Angeles linked to stolen merchandise from brands such as ALO and SKIMS. Shoplifting rates in 2026 rose 4% compared to 2025, with organized theft rings using sophisticated methods like hacking into merchandise delivery systems.
- Kim Kardashian just dropped her core routine for a ‘snatched neck’ and ‘that glow’
Kim Kardashian shared her core routine for a 'snatched neck' and 'that glow' through a beauty brand. The Skims founder mentioned the brand is also used by Hailey Bieber.
- Get expensive luxury products for less on Amazon! There are affordable watches, SKIMS lookalikes that will make you drop a dress size and more for a fraction of the price
Amazon is offering luxury products such as watches and SKIMS lookalikes at significantly reduced prices, allowing customers to purchase high-end items for a fraction of their usual cost.
- 198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in Skims shapewear. The shipment was from Kim Kardashian's brand. The cocaine weighed 198 pounds.
- 198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand. The shipment contained 198 pounds of cocaine. The incident involved a significant amount of illegal substances.
- Gen Z Shoppers Driving Traffic Growth at Simon’s Malls, CEO Says
Gen Z shoppers are driving traffic growth at Simon's malls, despite economic concerns such as a cooling job market and persistent inflation. US consumers are heading into the holiday shopping season with caution. The CEO of Simon's malls made the comments regarding Gen Z shoppers.
- Kim Kardashian's $5Billion Skims empire sued by small-time designer who claims it hijacked her name and swamped her business
Kim Kardashian's Skims business is facing a lawsuit from a small-time designer who alleges the brand hijacked her name and overwhelmed her business. The designer claims the $5 billion empire used her identity to dominate the market.
- Kim Kardashian's $5Billion Skims empire sued by small-time designer who claims it hijacked her name and swamped her business
Kim Kardashian's $5 billion Skims business is facing a lawsuit from a small-time designer who alleges the company hijacked her name and overwhelmed her business. The designer claims Skims used her brand identity, causing significant harm to her operations.