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Zara Denies Infringing Jo Malone Trademark in Estée Lauder Case
The fashion retailer denied infringing Estée Lauder’s Jo Malone trademark, saying in court filings that it uses the perfumer’s name on collaboration scents in line with principles the cosmetics giant set out in 2020.

Zara Denies Infringing Jo Malone Trademark in Estée Lauder Case
The fashion retailer denied infringing Estée Lauder’s Jo Malone trademark, saying in court filings that it uses the perfumer’s name on collaboration scents in line with principles the cosmetics giant set out in 2020.

Schwarzkopf Maker Henkel Beats Organic Sales Forecasts Driven by Resilient Volumes
German firm Henkel reported an organic 1.7 percent rise in first-quarter sales, beating market expectations and growing both its consumer goods and adhesives businesses.

Schwarzkopf Maker Henkel Beats Organic Sales Forecasts Driven by Resilient Volumes
German firm Henkel reported an organic 1.7 percent rise in first-quarter sales, beating market expectations and growing both its consumer goods and adhesives businesses.

Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Found Unlawful by US Trade Court
The tariffs were declared unlawful by a federal trade court, just months after the US Supreme Court vacated US president Donald Trump’s earlier levies.

Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Found Unlawful by US Trade Court
The tariffs were declared unlawful by a federal trade court, just months after the US Supreme Court vacated US president Donald Trump’s earlier levies.

What Fashion Can Offer Fencing as the Sport Eyes Growth
Fashion deals have been a promising path to growth for niche sports over the past few years. Now fencing wants in.

What Fashion Can Offer Fencing as the Sport Eyes Growth
Fashion deals have been a promising path to growth for niche sports over the past few years. Now fencing wants in.

Why Wall Street Prefers Coach to Gucci
The stock market now values Coach parent Tapestry almost as highly as Gucci owner Kering. The closing gap reflects a shifting fashion market as well as the state of their respective turnarounds.

Why Wall Street Prefers Coach to Gucci
The stock market now values Coach parent Tapestry almost as highly as Gucci owner Kering. The closing gap reflects a shifting fashion market as well as the state of their respective turnarounds.

JD Sports Says Iran War and Youth Unemployment to Hit Consumer Spending
CEO Régis Schultz announced the company would not raise prices.

JD Sports Says Iran War and Youth Unemployment to Hit Consumer Spending
CEO Régis Schultz announced the company would not raise prices.

Estée Lauder Companies Reaches $210 Million Settlement Over China Sales Practices
The lawsuit had accused the cosmetic giant of defrauding shareholders by concealing its over-dependence on improper grey-market sales in China.

Estée Lauder Companies Reaches $210 Million Settlement Over China Sales Practices
The lawsuit had accused the cosmetic giant of defrauding shareholders by concealing its over-dependence on improper grey-market sales in China.

Opinion: Sephora Needs a New Partner in China
With Sephora China posting four consecutive years of losses, it’s time to turn over the reins to a more engaged ally adept at converting consumer trends into product design, marketing and effective pricing, writes Juliana Liu.

Opinion: Sephora Needs a New Partner in China
With Sephora China posting four consecutive years of losses, it’s time to turn over the reins to a more engaged ally adept at converting consumer trends into product design, marketing and effective pricing, writes Juliana Liu.

Did Lauren Sánchez Bezos Win the Met Gala?
The polarising wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos offered a lesson in how media and power really work today, writes Robert Williams. Plus: unexpected wins for Robert Wun, garment workers and more.

Did Lauren Sánchez Bezos Win the Met Gala?
The polarising wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos offered a lesson in how media and power really work today, writes Robert Williams. Plus: unexpected wins for Robert Wun, garment workers and more.

Medicube Parent APR Reports 123% Revenue Growth
The K-beauty company’s rapid first-quarter growth came almost entirely from international markets.

Medicube Parent APR Reports 123% Revenue Growth
The K-beauty company’s rapid first-quarter growth came almost entirely from international markets.

Can Luxury Skincare Save Big Beauty?
This week, Priya Rao gets into the desirability of luxury skincare and Met Gala beauty.

Can Luxury Skincare Save Big Beauty?
This week, Priya Rao gets into the desirability of luxury skincare and Met Gala beauty.

Kenvue Beats First-Quarter Estimates Amid Pending Acquisition by Kimberly-Clark
Tylenol-maker Kenvue on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit helped by strong sales in its skin health and beauty brands.

Kenvue Beats First-Quarter Estimates Amid Pending Acquisition by Kimberly-Clark
Tylenol-maker Kenvue on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit helped by strong sales in its skin health and beauty brands.