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The Year Ahead: Shoring Up Fashion’s Cyber Defenses

Businesses face more threats than ever of cyber attacks and improper data handling. Fashion players must urgently improve their defenses and make digital security a strategic imperative.

Technology

The Year Ahead: Shoring Up Fashion’s Cyber Defenses

Businesses face more threats than ever of cyber attacks and improper data handling. Fashion players must urgently improve their defenses and make digital security a strategic imperative.


Retail

Peloton Sues Lululemon in Bid to Protect Sportswear Patents

Lululemon claimed in a Nov. 11 cease and desist letter that five Peloton products infringe its apparel design patents. Peloton then sued in Manhattan federal court Wednesday — just two days before Black Friday’s start of the holiday shopping season.

Retail

Peloton Sues Lululemon in Bid to Protect Sportswear Patents

Lululemon claimed in a Nov. 11 cease and desist letter that five Peloton products infringe its apparel design patents. Peloton then sued in Manhattan federal court Wednesday — just two days before Black Friday’s start of the holiday shopping season.


China

China Circulates New Rules for Celebrities Promoting Brands, Products

At a time when more international brands than ever are tapping into the power of Chinese celebrities to reach young consumers in the world’s largest fashion and luxury market, those celebrities are coming under intense scrutiny from authorities concerned about their influence.

China

China Circulates New Rules for Celebrities Promoting Brands, Products

At a time when more international brands than ever are tapping into the power of Chinese celebrities to reach young consumers in the world’s largest fashion and luxury market, those celebrities are coming under intense scrutiny from authorities concerned about their influence.


China

China Fines Top Livestreamers for Tax Evasion

Livestreaming stars are the latest to find themselves in trouble with China's tax authorities.

China

China Fines Top Livestreamers for Tax Evasion

Livestreaming stars are the latest to find themselves in trouble with China's tax authorities.


China

China Fines Alibaba, Tencent in Latest Antitrust Investigation

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Baidu Inc. are among companies that have been ordered to pay a total of 21.5 million yuan ($3.4 million) in fines by China’s competition watchdog, the latest round of penalties in the nation’s ongoing crackdown on monopolies.

China

China Fines Alibaba, Tencent in Latest Antitrust Investigation

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Baidu Inc. are among companies that have been ordered to pay a total of 21.5 million yuan ($3.4 million) in fines by China’s competition watchdog, the latest round of penalties in the nation’s ongoing crackdown on monopolies.


Retail

House of Fraser to Close London Flagship Store

Parent company Frasers Group — formerly known as Sports Direct — announced on Thursday that the department store had been served notice by its landlord who has received planning permission to redevelop the site.

Retail

House of Fraser to Close London Flagship Store

Parent company Frasers Group — formerly known as Sports Direct — announced on Thursday that the department store had been served notice by its landlord who has received planning permission to redevelop the site.


Retail

Victoria’s Secret Sued by Fitness Influencer Kayla Itsines’ ‘Sweat’ Owner

A health and fitness company is suing Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management LLC in Utah federal court for allegedly copying its trademark.

Retail

Victoria’s Secret Sued by Fitness Influencer Kayla Itsines’ ‘Sweat’ Owner

A health and fitness company is suing Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management LLC in Utah federal court for allegedly copying its trademark.


Global Markets

Sexual Assault Case Against Former Alibaba Employee Is Dropped

Chinese prosecutors have dropped a case against a former Alibaba Group Holding Ltd employee accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague, saying

Global Markets

Sexual Assault Case Against Former Alibaba Employee Is Dropped

Chinese prosecutors have dropped a case against a former Alibaba Group Holding Ltd employee accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague, saying


Global Markets

Mexico Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Mexico’s senate has unanimously passed a federal bill to ban animal testing for cosmetics, making it the first country in North America and the 41st country globally to do so.

Global Markets

Mexico Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Mexico’s senate has unanimously passed a federal bill to ban animal testing for cosmetics, making it the first country in North America and the 41st country globally to do so.


China

Kris Wu Arrested Following Rape Allegations

The Chaoyang District People’s Procuratorate in Beijing approved the arrest of Chinese actor and singer, Kris Wu, on suspicion of rape after a legal investigation, it said on its official Weibo account on Monday.

China

Kris Wu Arrested Following Rape Allegations

The Chaoyang District People’s Procuratorate in Beijing approved the arrest of Chinese actor and singer, Kris Wu, on suspicion of rape after a legal investigation, it said on its official Weibo account on Monday.


Retail

Amazon Wins Court Battle Over Ambani’s $3.4 Billion Retail Deal

The news is the latest in the battle over Indian supermarket chain Future Retail Ltd., as both Ambani-owned Reliance Industries and Amazon are vying for control over the country’s $1 trillion retail market.

Retail

Amazon Wins Court Battle Over Ambani’s $3.4 Billion Retail Deal

The news is the latest in the battle over Indian supermarket chain Future Retail Ltd., as both Ambani-owned Reliance Industries and Amazon are vying for control over the country’s $1 trillion retail market.


Retail

Boohoo Founder Ordered to Give Evidence in US Fraud Case

The controversial co-founder of Boohoo Group Plc must give evidence in a lawsuit alleging the British online fashion retailer deceived U.S. customers with fraudulent pricing.

Retail

Boohoo Founder Ordered to Give Evidence in US Fraud Case

The controversial co-founder of Boohoo Group Plc must give evidence in a lawsuit alleging the British online fashion retailer deceived U.S. customers with fraudulent pricing.