The News In Brief
Woolworths Expands Beauty Push to Kenya After Demand Jumps
In stores in Nairobi, the South African retailer will stock a range of global brands including Fenty Beauty, Chanel fragrances, Estée Lauder creams and its own WBeauty line.
Sephora’s Beauty Event ‘Sephoria’ Returns to Paris
On Friday, the LVMH-owned prestige beauty retailer will open the third Paris edition of Sephoria, its pop-up shopping bonanza, as it continues to expand to new cities and add brand partnerships.
Shein’s Robust US Growth Evaporates After Trump Tariff Hit
Sales in the US have declined significantly since the Trump administration ended the de minimis exemption for small shipments.
Levi’s Raises Full-Year Outlook Despite Rising Tariff Impact
The denim company beat expectations but warned it was starting to feel the impact of tariffs.
GQ Launches in the Philippines
The menswear publication will be produced under licence from Condé Nast by Filipino media company Mega Global Licensing, Inc.
Frasers Group Acquires Majority Stake in The Webster
The specialty retailer, which has 13 locations across North America, will continue to operate as a standalone business.
Memo Paris Announces New CEO to Succeed Co-Founder
Marc-André Heller, who joined the independent fragrance brand as global chief officer last year, will replace co-founder and current chairman John Molloy effective January 2026.
EssilorLuxottica Touts Meta Glasses as Successor to Smartphone
CEO Francesco Milleri says he’s positioning the world’s biggest eyewear company to be the leader in the emerging category of AI glasses, which he sees potentially replacing smartphones as the next consumer-tech blockbuster.
Drybar Owner Helen of Troy Beauty Sales Dented by Tariffs
Organic beauty sales declined 18 percent due to decreased consumer demand and lower orders from China thanks to tariffs, the American beauty group announced on Thursday.
Shein, Hit With Big Fines, Boosts Internal Controls
The online fast-fashion giant is reinforcing its internal controls following a series of fines for data privacy breaches, misleading discounts, and greenwashing.
China’s Golden Week Holiday Spending Falls in Latest Red Flag for Economy
Average spending during the recent Golden Week holiday dipped to a three-year low, indicating continued weak consumer confidence amidst various economic pressures.
EU Parliament Plans More Cuts to Sustainability Rules
Brussels is in the process of negotiating changes to flagship regulation that would make big fashion brands more accountable for environmental and labour abuses in their supply chains.