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Beauty

Germany’s Essence Cosmetics Enters India

The German brand has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Indian retailer Reliance Retail Limited to bring the mass makeup brand to the Indian market.

Beauty

Germany’s Essence Cosmetics Enters India

The German brand has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Indian retailer Reliance Retail Limited to bring the mass makeup brand to the Indian market.


Beauty

L’Oréal Invests In Chinese Clean Skincare Brand Lan

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal said on Monday it has taken a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in recent months in China, where local brands have grown rapidly.

Beauty

L’Oréal Invests In Chinese Clean Skincare Brand Lan

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal said on Monday it has taken a minority stake in mass-market Chinese skincare brand Lan, marking its second investment in recent months in China, where local brands have grown rapidly.


Retail

Nigo’s Streetwear Brand Human Made Prices Tokyo IPO at Top End

The pricing implies the IPO, which included the sale of shares from existing shareholders like Nigo and Pharrell Williams, raised 17.8 billion yen ($115 million).

Retail

Nigo’s Streetwear Brand Human Made Prices Tokyo IPO at Top End

The pricing implies the IPO, which included the sale of shares from existing shareholders like Nigo and Pharrell Williams, raised 17.8 billion yen ($115 million).


Beauty

Judge Denies Texas Bid for Bar on Tylenol Marketing

A judge rejected a bid by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bar Tylenol-maker Kenvue from marketing its over-the-counter pain medication as being safe for pregnant women within the state.

Beauty

Judge Denies Texas Bid for Bar on Tylenol Marketing

A judge rejected a bid by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bar Tylenol-maker Kenvue from marketing its over-the-counter pain medication as being safe for pregnant women within the state.


Beauty

Hermès Appoints New Head of Perfume and Beauty

Anne-Sarah Panhard, the former managing director of Hermès’ home division, assumed the role on Nov. 1, succeeding Agnès de Villers.

Beauty

Hermès Appoints New Head of Perfume and Beauty

Anne-Sarah Panhard, the former managing director of Hermès’ home division, assumed the role on Nov. 1, succeeding Agnès de Villers.


Luxury

Swiss Government: US Tariffs Will be Reduced to 15%

The government thanked President Donald Trump for a constructive engagement in a post on X.

Luxury

Swiss Government: US Tariffs Will be Reduced to 15%

The government thanked President Donald Trump for a constructive engagement in a post on X.


Retail

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire, Insider John Furner Named Top Boss

Shares of the company fell about 3 percent in premarket trading.

Retail

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire, Insider John Furner Named Top Boss

Shares of the company fell about 3 percent in premarket trading.


Sports

Under Armour Parts Ways With Steph Curry as Restructuring Gathers Pace

The split ends a high-profile partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company that had lasted more than a decade.

Sports

Under Armour Parts Ways With Steph Curry as Restructuring Gathers Pace

The split ends a high-profile partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company that had lasted more than a decade.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Invests in Mexican Fragrance Brand Xinú

The investment is the company’s first in a Latin American brand, and signals its intent to deepen its global diversification and presence in fragrance.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Invests in Mexican Fragrance Brand Xinú

The investment is the company’s first in a Latin American brand, and signals its intent to deepen its global diversification and presence in fragrance.


Sports

Moody’s Downgrades Nike’s Debt Ratings on Cost Pressures

In downgrading the company’s senior unsecured debt by one notch on Wednesday, the credit rating agency cited higher tariffs among other factors in its decision.

Sports

Moody’s Downgrades Nike’s Debt Ratings on Cost Pressures

In downgrading the company’s senior unsecured debt by one notch on Wednesday, the credit rating agency cited higher tariffs among other factors in its decision.


Retail

Zalando Turns to EU Top Court in Fight Over Online Content Rules

Europe's biggest online fashion retailer said that a lower tribunal had erred in throwing out its challenge.

Retail

Zalando Turns to EU Top Court in Fight Over Online Content Rules

Europe's biggest online fashion retailer said that a lower tribunal had erred in throwing out its challenge.


Retail

JD.com Tops Revenue Forecasts as Discounts and Subsidies Lift Demand

The Chinese e-commerce platform saw growth in both user base and customer shopping frequency in the quarter ended September.

Retail

JD.com Tops Revenue Forecasts as Discounts and Subsidies Lift Demand

The Chinese e-commerce platform saw growth in both user base and customer shopping frequency in the quarter ended September.