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.
legal
Marketing
Adidas Sues Thom Browne Over Use of Stripes
The German sportswear brand continues to be aggressively litigious about defending its slanted three-striped logo, filing a suit in New York against the Zegna-owned brand after it said a mediation process that began in November 2020 failed to resolve the dispute.
Adidas Sues Thom Browne Over Use of Stripes
The German sportswear brand continues to be aggressively litigious about defending its slanted three-striped logo, filing a suit in New York against the Zegna-owned brand after it said a mediation process that began in November 2020 failed to resolve the dispute.
Media
Port Authority Says Condé Nast’s Parent Advance Owes $9.6 Million in Manhattan Rent Dispute
The co-owner of the World Trade Center, where the publisher of Vogue and GQ is headquartered, said its owner Advance Publications now owes $9.6 million in rent.
Port Authority Says Condé Nast’s Parent Advance Owes $9.6 Million in Manhattan Rent Dispute
The co-owner of the World Trade Center, where the publisher of Vogue and GQ is headquartered, said its owner Advance Publications now owes $9.6 million in rent.
Retail
Nike Requires Employees Return to Office in September
The sportswear giant announced in a memo to employees their office return will be part of a hybrid remote work model, where they are to work three
Nike Requires Employees Return to Office in September
The sportswear giant announced in a memo to employees their office return will be part of a hybrid remote work model, where they are to work three
Retail
Birkenstock Adds Rare Default Protection Clause in Bond Deal
German Sandal maker Birkenstock has included a rare term in its debt documents to protect itself from hedge funds who might be tempted to take it down to collect compensation.
Birkenstock Adds Rare Default Protection Clause in Bond Deal
German Sandal maker Birkenstock has included a rare term in its debt documents to protect itself from hedge funds who might be tempted to take it down to collect compensation.
Retail
Walmart Battles Kanye West Over Yeezy Logo
The retailer filed an objection over the musician designer’s new logo with the US Patent and Trademark Office, alleging the sun-like shape is too similar to its yellow “spark design” and could cause consumer confusion.
Walmart Battles Kanye West Over Yeezy Logo
The retailer filed an objection over the musician designer’s new logo with the US Patent and Trademark Office, alleging the sun-like shape is too similar to its yellow “spark design” and could cause consumer confusion.
Global Markets
China Fines Alibaba Record $2.8 Billion After Monopoly Probe
China slapped a record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. after an anti-monopoly probe found it abused its market dominance, as Beijing clamps down on its internet giants.
China Fines Alibaba Record $2.8 Billion After Monopoly Probe
China slapped a record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. after an anti-monopoly probe found it abused its market dominance, as Beijing clamps down on its internet giants.
Retail
To Sue or Not to Sue: Nike’s ‘Satan Shoe’ Conundrum
After a Brooklyn company sold 666 pairs of customised Nike Air Max 97s as ‘Satan Shoes’ in collaboration with queer rapper Lil Nas X, the sportswear giant sued to protect its brand. Was it the right move?
To Sue or Not to Sue: Nike’s ‘Satan Shoe’ Conundrum
After a Brooklyn company sold 666 pairs of customised Nike Air Max 97s as ‘Satan Shoes’ in collaboration with queer rapper Lil Nas X, the sportswear giant sued to protect its brand. Was it the right move?
China
A Record Fine for Alibaba Predicted Over Alleged Anti-Trust Breaches
Beijing’s antitrust regulators are considering levying a record fine against Alibaba, people with knowledge of the matter have told The Wall Street Journal.
A Record Fine for Alibaba Predicted Over Alleged Anti-Trust Breaches
Beijing’s antitrust regulators are considering levying a record fine against Alibaba, people with knowledge of the matter have told The Wall Street Journal.
Marketing
Alexander Wang Responds to Sexual Misconduct Accusations: ‘I Will Do Better’
The designer previously called the growing number of allegations ‘false, fabricated and mostly anonymous.’ Lisa Bloom, who represents 10 accusers, said her clients “are moving forward.”
Alexander Wang Responds to Sexual Misconduct Accusations: ‘I Will Do Better’
The designer previously called the growing number of allegations ‘false, fabricated and mostly anonymous.’ Lisa Bloom, who represents 10 accusers, said her clients “are moving forward.”
China
Fendi Wins Chinese Court Judgement Against ‘Fake’ Stores
A court in Shanghai found in favour of Italian luxury brand Fendi this week, ruling in a retrial of the case that the brand should be compensated by Capital Outlets Commercial Development and Shanghai Yilang International Trade for trademark infringement and illicit competition, according to a report in Tencent News.
Fendi Wins Chinese Court Judgement Against ‘Fake’ Stores
A court in Shanghai found in favour of Italian luxury brand Fendi this week, ruling in a retrial of the case that the brand should be compensated by Capital Outlets Commercial Development and Shanghai Yilang International Trade for trademark infringement and illicit competition, according to a report in Tencent News.
China
China Exempts Almost All Imported Cosmetics From Animal Testing
The Chinese agency that regulates drugs and medical devices says imported ordinary cosmetics will no longer be tested on animals, as of May 1, according to a notice posted on the National Medical Products Administration website.
China Exempts Almost All Imported Cosmetics From Animal Testing
The Chinese agency that regulates drugs and medical devices says imported ordinary cosmetics will no longer be tested on animals, as of May 1, according to a notice posted on the National Medical Products Administration website.
China
Burberry Wins Injunction Against Chinese Copycat
Burberry has been granted a preliminary injunction against Xinboli Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, the owner of the Chinese brand Baneberry, for trademark infringement by a court in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
Burberry Wins Injunction Against Chinese Copycat
Burberry has been granted a preliminary injunction against Xinboli Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, the owner of the Chinese brand Baneberry, for trademark infringement by a court in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
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.