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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire
Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.

Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire
Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings
Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.

Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings
Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.