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WeightWatchers Bets on Community Driving Growth in the GLP-1 Era
The weight loss programme is leaning into its strengths with more in-person clinics and deeper connection with members, chief executive officer Tara Comonte told Bloomberg reporters on Tuesday.
Viking’s GLP-1 Pill Results Mixed, Shares Slump
Phase two trials of the US biotech company's obesity pill showed weight loss of 12.2 percent but a higher rate of patient drop-off compared to a placebo.
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil US Black Hair Businesses
The prices of hair extensions and hair glues used to create wigs and weaves have gone up exponentially after US president Donald Trump imposed a series of different tariffs on China and Vietnam, where the majority of Black beauty products are made.
Amer Sports Falls as Premium Outerwear Brand Arc’teryx Slows
The Finnish sporting goods conglomerate remains upbeat about the future and raised its full-year outlook for a second time this year.
The Secret Business of Dressing Korean Celebrities
How indie fashion labels get K-pop stars to wear their clothes without the huge budgets and PR muscle of mega brands.
Worldview | How Chinese E-Tailer JD.com Topped Sales Estimates
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features South Korea’s ‘Dior bag scandal,’ Aditya Birla Group’s Tmrw and Chilean retail giants Cencosud and Falabella.
Milk Makeup Owner Waldencast Postpones Earnings and Cuts Forecast, Will Undertake Strategic Review
The parent company of Obagi skincare and Milk Makeup delayed the full release of its second-quarter earnings on Monday, and lowered its outlook to imply a weaker second half of the year as it undertakes a cost-cutting review.
A Chat with Steph Curry on “Super Shoes”
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry debuts the latest sneaker under his Curry Brand umbrella, PSG debuts a new kit, and Kith makes its return to the runway after a six year absence.
Shein Weighs Relocating to China to Ease Path for Hong Kong IPO
Singapore-headquartered Shein has consulted lawyers on setting up a parent company in mainland China, the report said, adding that discussions were only preliminary with no guarantee of Shein finalising the move.
Louis Vuitton Tests the Limits of Luxury Beauty With $160 Lipsticks
The range of 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow palettes will launch globally on Aug. 29 in select Louis Vuitton stores. At those prices, who’s buying?
Skate Sneakers Are Catching Air Again
Despite sluggish sales in recent years, skate sneakers are finding momentum again as a value-priced option fuelled by innovative designs.
UK Advertisers Warned to Avoid ‘Irresponsible’ Images of Thin-Looking Models
Guy Parker, CEO of the UK Advertising Standards Authority, said adverts where models appeared to present an unhealthy body image were ‘becoming more of an issue.’