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.
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Amazon’s Fast Track to Pentagon Deal Derailed by Trump, Rivals
The US President has announced plans to look into the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, potentially to be awarded Amazon.
Amazon’s Fast Track to Pentagon Deal Derailed by Trump, Rivals
The US President has announced plans to look into the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, potentially to be awarded Amazon.
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India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism
The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.
India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism
The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.
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Do Influencers Need Regulating?
The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.
Do Influencers Need Regulating?
The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.
Sustainability
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
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Amazon Settles Tax Row with France, Value Undisclosed
Amazon said it had settled a long-running dispute with French tax authorities, who have been seeking nearly $249 million from the online retail giant.
Amazon Settles Tax Row with France, Value Undisclosed
Amazon said it had settled a long-running dispute with French tax authorities, who have been seeking nearly $249 million from the online retail giant.
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Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online
The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.
Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online
The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.
Technology
European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce
Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.
European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce
Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.
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Amidst Backlash, Ivanka Trump Clothing Is Secretly Relabelled as Adrienne Vittadini
BoF has learned that G-III, the company that licenses Ivanka Trump ready-to-wear, has relabelled inventory without the knowledge of the brand and sold it to discount chain Stein Mart.
Amidst Backlash, Ivanka Trump Clothing Is Secretly Relabelled as Adrienne Vittadini
BoF has learned that G-III, the company that licenses Ivanka Trump ready-to-wear, has relabelled inventory without the knowledge of the brand and sold it to discount chain Stein Mart.
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France Meets Muslim Leaders, Experts After Burkini Row
France's interior minister convened Muslim leaders Monday to discuss a French-style Islam that honours the nation's secular values, a task given new urgency after deep divisions surfaced over burkini bans in 30 French beach towns.
France Meets Muslim Leaders, Experts After Burkini Row
France's interior minister convened Muslim leaders Monday to discuss a French-style Islam that honours the nation's secular values, a task given new urgency after deep divisions surfaced over burkini bans in 30 French beach towns.
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Aeropostale Accuses Sycamore Partners of 'Loan to Own' Scheme
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale filed a motion against its lender, private equity firm Sycamore Partners, in bankruptcy court late on Friday, accusing it of plotting a "loan to own” scheme to push the chain into bankruptcy.
Aeropostale Accuses Sycamore Partners of 'Loan to Own' Scheme
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale filed a motion against its lender, private equity firm Sycamore Partners, in bankruptcy court late on Friday, accusing it of plotting a "loan to own” scheme to push the chain into bankruptcy.
China
Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood
Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.
Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood
Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.
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UK Shadow Chancellor Joins Calls to Strip Philip Green of Knighthood
UK Labour finance spokesman John McDonnell has called for former BHS owner Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood if he refuses to appear before a parliamentary committee this week.
UK Shadow Chancellor Joins Calls to Strip Philip Green of Knighthood
UK Labour finance spokesman John McDonnell has called for former BHS owner Philip Green to be stripped of his knighthood if he refuses to appear before a parliamentary committee this week.
The News in Brief
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.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.