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Pakistan to Abolish ‘Period Tax’ on Sanitary Products
Pakistan’s finance minister said he intends to abolish an 18 percent sales tax on period products, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges.

Pakistan to Abolish ‘Period Tax’ on Sanitary Products
Pakistan’s finance minister said he intends to abolish an 18 percent sales tax on period products, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges.

Deepica Mutyala’s Live Tinted Appoints New CEO
Sherry Jhawar is stepping into the leadership position, while founder Mutyala will remain a board member with the skincare and makeup label.

Deepica Mutyala’s Live Tinted Appoints New CEO
Sherry Jhawar is stepping into the leadership position, while founder Mutyala will remain a board member with the skincare and makeup label.

Lululemon Apologises After Japanese Drum Controversy at China Event
The brand sparked an uproar on Chinese social media after a yoga event on the Great Wall billed as a traditional performance appeared to feature a Japanese drum.

Lululemon Apologises After Japanese Drum Controversy at China Event
The brand sparked an uproar on Chinese social media after a yoga event on the Great Wall billed as a traditional performance appeared to feature a Japanese drum.

Report: Former De Beers CEO Penny Is Said to Lead Race for Diamond Giant
Gareth Penny is the frontrunner to buy the world’s biggest diamond miner after the Iran war hampered other bidders.

Report: Former De Beers CEO Penny Is Said to Lead Race for Diamond Giant
Gareth Penny is the frontrunner to buy the world’s biggest diamond miner after the Iran war hampered other bidders.

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein
The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein
The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash
The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash
The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group
In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group
In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers
Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks
The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks
The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE
The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE
The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.