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Creative Class

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88

The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.

Creative Class

Revolutionary British Artist David Hockney Dies Aged 88

The iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art and became an inspiration to numerous designers, as well as a style icon in his own right, has died.


Creative Class

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77

Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.

Creative Class

Menswear Designer Nigel Cabourn Dies at 77

Cabourn is best remembered for his takes on workwear and military-inspired design.


Workplace & Talent

Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee

The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations.

Workplace & Talent

Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee

The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialised occupations.


Retail

Ashley’s Frasers Offers to Buy Hugo Boss in $3.1 Billion Deal

Frasers already owns a roughly 26 percent stake in Hugo Boss.

Retail

Ashley’s Frasers Offers to Buy Hugo Boss in $3.1 Billion Deal

Frasers already owns a roughly 26 percent stake in Hugo Boss.


Retail

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand

The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.

Retail

Asics to Spin Off Onitsuka Tiger Sneaker Brand

The spin off comes as the 77-year-old Japanese shoe label enjoys a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom and growing global demand for retro sneakers.


Beauty

T3 Names New CEO

Anne-Cécile Brilland, who joins the brand from IGK Hair, will lead the premium hair tools label alongside its co-founders.

Beauty

T3 Names New CEO

Anne-Cécile Brilland, who joins the brand from IGK Hair, will lead the premium hair tools label alongside its co-founders.


Beauty

Report: Boots Owner in Talks on Possible $10 Billion Sale

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which took ownership of the British pharmacy and beauty chain last year, has reportedly begun divestiture discussions.

Beauty

Report: Boots Owner in Talks on Possible $10 Billion Sale

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which took ownership of the British pharmacy and beauty chain last year, has reportedly begun divestiture discussions.


Beauty

US Food and Drug Administration Approves New Sunscreen Filter

The US sunscreen market reaches a regulatory milestone as the FDA approves the first new UV filter for wide industry use since 1999.

Beauty

US Food and Drug Administration Approves New Sunscreen Filter

The US sunscreen market reaches a regulatory milestone as the FDA approves the first new UV filter for wide industry use since 1999.


Beauty

Whey Protein Shortage Looms As Weight-Loss Drugs Soar

The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage.

Beauty

Whey Protein Shortage Looms As Weight-Loss Drugs Soar

The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage.


Luxury

Christopher Bailey Leads Acquisition of English Potter Burleigh

The former chief creative officer and CEO of Burberry takes control of the 175-year-old company.

Luxury

Christopher Bailey Leads Acquisition of English Potter Burleigh

The former chief creative officer and CEO of Burberry takes control of the 175-year-old company.


Stores

New Balance’s India Partner to Introduce More Global Brands in Expansion

Brandman Retail plans to bring brands such as Salomon and Anta to the Indian market and more than quintuple its store count by 2028, betting on rising demand for global labels.

Stores

New Balance’s India Partner to Introduce More Global Brands in Expansion

Brandman Retail plans to bring brands such as Salomon and Anta to the Indian market and more than quintuple its store count by 2028, betting on rising demand for global labels.


Creative Class

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Is Unlawful, US Judge Rules

Previous BoF analysis found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the H-1B visa for skilled workers.

Creative Class

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Is Unlawful, US Judge Rules

Previous BoF analysis found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the H-1B visa for skilled workers.