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Luxury

Italian Court Lifts Controls Placed on Valentino Unit Over Labour Practices

The special administration imposed on a ‌unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its Chinese-owned subcontractors has ended early.

Luxury

Italian Court Lifts Controls Placed on Valentino Unit Over Labour Practices

The special administration imposed on a ‌unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its Chinese-owned subcontractors has ended early.


Beauty

Puig, Estée Lauder Founding Families to Meet for Combination Talks

The founding ‌families of the Spanish firm and US cosmetics giant will meet this week in New York to negotiate the terms of a potential business combination, a source said.

Beauty

Puig, Estée Lauder Founding Families to Meet for Combination Talks

The founding ‌families of the Spanish firm and US cosmetics giant will meet this week in New York to negotiate the terms of a potential business combination, a source said.


Luxury

Altuzarra Names Marta Lastra as CEO

The former president of Altuzarra will replace founder and creative director Joseph Altuzarra as chief executive. Altuzarra has appointed Marta Lastra as chief executive, the company announced Wednesday.

Luxury

Altuzarra Names Marta Lastra as CEO

The former president of Altuzarra will replace founder and creative director Joseph Altuzarra as chief executive. Altuzarra has appointed Marta Lastra as chief executive, the company announced Wednesday.


Retail

Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire

Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.

Retail

Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire

Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.


Beauty

India’s Nykaa Sees Fastest Quarterly Revenue Growth in Three Years

Indian fashion-to-beauty retailer Nykaa said on Monday it expects ​net revenue to grow in the late-20 percent ‌range in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, its fastest in three years.

Beauty

India’s Nykaa Sees Fastest Quarterly Revenue Growth in Three Years

Indian fashion-to-beauty retailer Nykaa said on Monday it expects ​net revenue to grow in the late-20 percent ‌range in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, its fastest in three years.


Beauty

Nykaa in Talks to Acquire Deepika Padukone’s 82°E

The retailer confirmed negotiations to acquire a majority stake in the clean skincare brand, as it looks to further consolidate its foothold in the booming Indian beauty market.

Beauty

Nykaa in Talks to Acquire Deepika Padukone’s 82°E

The retailer confirmed negotiations to acquire a majority stake in the clean skincare brand, as it looks to further consolidate its foothold in the booming Indian beauty market.


Creative Class

Italian Denim Designer Adriano Goldschmied Dies at 82

Remembered as the ‘godfather of denim,’ Goldschmied launched brands including Diesel, Agolde and AG during his decades-long career.

Creative Class

Italian Denim Designer Adriano Goldschmied Dies at 82

Remembered as the ‘godfather of denim,’ Goldschmied launched brands including Diesel, Agolde and AG during his decades-long career.


Beauty

Medicines Regulator to Investigate UK Peptide Clinics

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said clinics are not permitted to make medicinal claims for the peptide treatments offered by their service.

Beauty

Medicines Regulator to Investigate UK Peptide Clinics

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said clinics are not permitted to make medicinal claims for the peptide treatments offered by their service.


Sustainability

Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings

Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.

Sustainability

Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings

Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.


Retail

Nordstrom’s Sales Return to 2019 Levels After Deal to Go Private

The Nordstrom family and Mexican department-store chain El Puerto de Liverpool SAB closed a deal to acquire the company in May in an all-cash transaction valued at about $6.25 billion.

Retail

Nordstrom’s Sales Return to 2019 Levels After Deal to Go Private

The Nordstrom family and Mexican department-store chain El Puerto de Liverpool SAB closed a deal to acquire the company in May in an all-cash transaction valued at about $6.25 billion.


Retail

Saks Global Nabs $500 Million in Post-Bankruptcy Financing

The department store group aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer with a leaner store footprint and repaired vendor relationships.

Retail

Saks Global Nabs $500 Million in Post-Bankruptcy Financing

The department store group aims to exit Chapter 11 by summer with a leaner store footprint and repaired vendor relationships.


Media

Maria Laura Neves Appointed Editor in Chief of Vogue Brasil

Neves first assumed the editor-in-chief role on an interim basis following Paula Merlo’s exit from the magazine in late February.

Media

Maria Laura Neves Appointed Editor in Chief of Vogue Brasil

Neves first assumed the editor-in-chief role on an interim basis following Paula Merlo’s exit from the magazine in late February.