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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.

Beauty

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Media

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.

Media

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Marketing

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.

Marketing

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.