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‘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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent
Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent
Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.