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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.


Beauty

Opinion: Are Peptides Just Snake Oil? Don’t Ask the FDA.

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to deregulate peptides purports to make buying the drugs less fraught, but doesn’t give people what they really need: evidence they work and are safe, writes Bloomberg’s Lisa Jarvis.

Beauty

Opinion: Are Peptides Just Snake Oil? Don’t Ask the FDA.

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to deregulate peptides purports to make buying the drugs less fraught, but doesn’t give people what they really need: evidence they work and are safe, writes Bloomberg’s Lisa Jarvis.


Global Markets

Worldview | Rio de Janeiro Stages Fashion Week Comeback

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dubai malls, Mexican designers and China’s social commerce giant.

Global Markets

Worldview | Rio de Janeiro Stages Fashion Week Comeback

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dubai malls, Mexican designers and China’s social commerce giant.


Retail

Primark to Spin Off From AB Foods Into Standalone Company

Associated British Foods Plc will break up one of the UK’s biggest conglomerates in a move many in the market believed the billionaire controlling Weston family would never consider.

Retail

Primark to Spin Off From AB Foods Into Standalone Company

Associated British Foods Plc will break up one of the UK’s biggest conglomerates in a move many in the market believed the billionaire controlling Weston family would never consider.


Beauty

Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal

The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.

Beauty

Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal

The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.


Luxury

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Show ‘Paolo Roversi Doubts’ Exhibit

Works from the Italian fashion photographer, known for his use of Polaroid and a distinct, minimalist approach that draws on shadows and blurring effects, will be on display from June 20 in A Coruna, Spain.

Luxury

Spain’s MOP Foundation to Show ‘Paolo Roversi Doubts’ Exhibit

Works from the Italian fashion photographer, known for his use of Polaroid and a distinct, minimalist approach that draws on shadows and blurring effects, will be on display from June 20 in A Coruna, Spain.


Beauty

Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?

The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.

Beauty

Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?

The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.