L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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China
The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
China
Alibaba Tells USTR It's Cracking Down Against Counterfeiters
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it has tightened policies against copyright infringements and made it easier for brands to issue complaints.
Alibaba Tells USTR It's Cracking Down Against Counterfeiters
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it has tightened policies against copyright infringements and made it easier for brands to issue complaints.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Taking Counterfeiters to Court, Terrorism in Bangladesh
This week, luxury brands take a tougher approach to counterfeiters, while terrorist attacks have put Bangladesh's garment industry on edge.
Social Goods | Taking Counterfeiters to Court, Terrorism in Bangladesh
This week, luxury brands take a tougher approach to counterfeiters, while terrorist attacks have put Bangladesh's garment industry on edge.
China
China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?
Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.
China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?
Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.
News & Analysis
US Agents in Puerto Rico Seize $1.2M in Counterfeit Goods
Officials said the goods infringed on trademarks including Gucci, Nike, Prada, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana, among others.
US Agents in Puerto Rico Seize $1.2M in Counterfeit Goods
Officials said the goods infringed on trademarks including Gucci, Nike, Prada, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana, among others.
Technology
Can New Technologies Thwart Counterfeiters?
New technologies have made it easier for counterfeiters to produce, advertise and distribute fake goods, but they also provide crucial tools for the industry to fight back.
Can New Technologies Thwart Counterfeiters?
New technologies have made it easier for counterfeiters to produce, advertise and distribute fake goods, but they also provide crucial tools for the industry to fight back.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Bono and Ali Hewson Back Natural Beauty, Aquazzura Suing Ivanka Trump
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Bono and Ali Hewson Back Natural Beauty, Aquazzura Suing Ivanka Trump
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
News & Analysis
Aquazzura Claims Ivanka Trump Knocked Off Its Design
Ivanka Trump is being sued by Aquazzura that claims the fashion line carrying her name is selling a knockoff of one of its designs.
Aquazzura Claims Ivanka Trump Knocked Off Its Design
Ivanka Trump is being sued by Aquazzura that claims the fashion line carrying her name is selling a knockoff of one of its designs.
China
Jack Ma Reiterates Fakes Have No Place on Alibaba’s Platforms
Jack Ma said Alibaba has “zero tolerance” for counterfeits, repeating a message that has so far failed to quell criticisms of its e-commerce platforms as a haven for knock-offs.
Jack Ma Reiterates Fakes Have No Place on Alibaba’s Platforms
Jack Ma said Alibaba has “zero tolerance” for counterfeits, repeating a message that has so far failed to quell criticisms of its e-commerce platforms as a haven for knock-offs.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020
Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.
Alibaba Expects to Nearly Double Transactions Volume by 2020
Alibaba said it expects to record 6 trillion yuan (over $900 billion) in gross merchandise volume in fiscal 2020, nearly double 3.09 trillion yuan in fiscal 2016.
China
Inside Alibaba's Anti-Counterfeiting Feud
This is the tale of how one of China's corporate giants won — and ultimately lost — a friend in Washington, using legal methods long deployed by corporate America: money and influence.
Inside Alibaba's Anti-Counterfeiting Feud
This is the tale of how one of China's corporate giants won — and ultimately lost — a friend in Washington, using legal methods long deployed by corporate America: money and influence.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Chanel Backlash in Cuba, Model Agencies Price Fixing, Scrapping Plus Size
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Chanel Backlash in Cuba, Model Agencies Price Fixing, Scrapping Plus Size
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.