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Beauty

‘An Element of Exploitation’: The World of TikTok Child Skincare Influencers

Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media.

Beauty

‘An Element of Exploitation’: The World of TikTok Child Skincare Influencers

Experts say regulation of child influencers sits in a legal grey area as children promote products on social media.


Retail

Meet the Retailers Succeeding by Ignoring the Internet

You don’t need Chanel’s brand recognition to survive without an online store. From Brooklyn to Berlin, a growing number of independent store owners are saying no to e-commerce, betting a strong in-store experience can draw customers from their neighbourhood — and beyond.

Retail

Meet the Retailers Succeeding by Ignoring the Internet

You don’t need Chanel’s brand recognition to survive without an online store. From Brooklyn to Berlin, a growing number of independent store owners are saying no to e-commerce, betting a strong in-store experience can draw customers from their neighbourhood — and beyond.


Beauty

The Search for the Next Blockbuster Influencer Brand

A new generation of brands like Alix Earle’s acne line shows that launches can still beat influencer brand fatigue.

Beauty

The Search for the Next Blockbuster Influencer Brand

A new generation of brands like Alix Earle’s acne line shows that launches can still beat influencer brand fatigue.


Creative Class

What Stood Out at Salone

Martina Mondadori separates the signal from the noise at Milan Design Week: Dimorestudio’s retail space, Osanna Visconti’s bronzes, Laila Gohar’s merry-go-round for Arket and more.

Creative Class

What Stood Out at Salone

Martina Mondadori separates the signal from the noise at Milan Design Week: Dimorestudio’s retail space, Osanna Visconti’s bronzes, Laila Gohar’s merry-go-round for Arket and more.


Sustainability

Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages

Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.

Sustainability

Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages

Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.


Luxury

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent

Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.

Luxury

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent

Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.


Sustainability

Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices

The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.

Sustainability

Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices

The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.


Retail

US Retail Sales Surge in March on Higher Gasoline Prices

Retail sales jumped 1.7 percent last month after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in February.

Retail

US Retail Sales Surge in March on Higher Gasoline Prices

Retail sales jumped 1.7 percent last month after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in February.


Sports

Don’t Blame Basketball for Nike’s Slowdown

An NBA reporter’s analysis of Nike’s basketball business has sparked a new conversation about how much the category and the stars that drive it are to blame for the company’s recent struggles.

Sports

Don’t Blame Basketball for Nike’s Slowdown

An NBA reporter’s analysis of Nike’s basketball business has sparked a new conversation about how much the category and the stars that drive it are to blame for the company’s recent struggles.


Beauty

i-D Launches Dedicated Beauty Vertical and Zine

The UK magazine is introducing a multi-platform vertical and inaugural dedicated beauty print zine fronted by popstar Tyla.

Beauty

i-D Launches Dedicated Beauty Vertical and Zine

The UK magazine is introducing a multi-platform vertical and inaugural dedicated beauty print zine fronted by popstar Tyla.


Beauty

Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO

Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.

Beauty

Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO

Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.


Beauty

Beiersdorf Eyes Possible Price Hikes as Middle East Crisis Hits Local Sales

The owner of La Prairie and Nivea reported a drop in first-quarter organic sales owing to disruptions in major channels like US department stores, Chinese travel retail and its growing Middle Eastern market.

Beauty

Beiersdorf Eyes Possible Price Hikes as Middle East Crisis Hits Local Sales

The owner of La Prairie and Nivea reported a drop in first-quarter organic sales owing to disruptions in major channels like US department stores, Chinese travel retail and its growing Middle Eastern market.