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India’s Textile Sector Reels as US Imposes 50% Tariffs
Some apparel and textile manufacturers have already halted production due to ‘worsening cost competitiveness.’
The Self-Tanning Brands Winning Over Women of Colour
Gen-Z beauty consumers of colour are embracing self-tanning products. Their goals might not be to darken their skin, but to enhance radiance and glow, and even flip the script on colourism. To capture this new market, brands must play catch-up.
Report: Canada Goose Receives Take-Private Bids at $1.4 Billion Valuation
Controlling shareholder Bain Capital, which is looking to offload its stake, has received multiple bids to take the luxury outerwear brand private at a valuation around $1.4 billion, but is waiting for more offers, CNBC reported on Tuesday.
Beyond Rolex: Luxury Brands Play For Visibility on the Tennis Court
At the US Open, global names like Audemars Piguet and Miu Miu and niche players like Gerald Charles and Norqain are all betting on tennis as a showcase for brand prestige — despite Rolex’s ever-increasing dominance in the sport.
Opinion: Home Is the New Fashion
Interiors now signal social status like clothes and accessories, but when your sofa is as recognisable as an ‘it’ bag, there’s potential for risk as well as reward, writes Martina Mondadori.
Proya Misses Sales Estimates, Seeks Hong Kong Listing
The China-based skincare brand reported lower-than-expected revenue growth as it announced board approval to list shares in Hong Kong.
UK Online Retailer Debenhams Sees Interim Profit Growth Amid Turnaround
The group said it was also exploring a potential sale of its PLT brand and long-term options for its distribution sites in the US and Burnley, England.
Worldview | Saving Bangladeshi Manufacturing Giant Beximco
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features South Korean footwear major Misto, India’s Birla Cosmetics and H&M’s Mexico collaboration.
Temu-Owner PDD Tops Revenue Estimates, But Competition Squeezes Margins
The E-commerce giant behind Temu surpassed quarterly revenue expectations but saw net profit decline due to competition from the likes of Alibaba and Amazon.
Victoria Beckham’s Brand Is Only Getting Bigger
As Beckham prepares for a star turn in a Netflix docuseries this autumn, her brand surpassed £100 million in annual sales, driven by strength in both beauty and fashion, even as the wider luxury industry suffers a slowdown.
‘GEO’ Is Beauty’s New ‘SEO’
As influencers and consumers turn to the ‘ChatGPT glow-up’ trend for AI-generated beauty advice, brands are rushing to generative engine optimisation in hopes of upping their chances of being recommended.
Cadillac Reveals Drivers for Tommy Hilfiger-Sponsored Formula One Team
Formula One team Cadillac announced Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as the team's two new drivers for its inaugural season in F1. Tommy Hilfiger will dress the drivers throughout the season and is set to launch a capsule collection for Spring 2026.