Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.