British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Sports
The Ye and Adidas Conflict, Explained
The sportswear giant caught lightning in a bottle with its Yeezy partnership, but the artist’s accusations against the company have turned the deal sour.
The Ye and Adidas Conflict, Explained
The sportswear giant caught lightning in a bottle with its Yeezy partnership, but the artist’s accusations against the company have turned the deal sour.
Technology
How Fashion’s Relationship With Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing
Retailers signed on with buy now pay later services to draw new shoppers and convince them to spend more. Some are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click purchase.
How Fashion’s Relationship With Buy Now, Pay Later Is Changing
Retailers signed on with buy now pay later services to draw new shoppers and convince them to spend more. Some are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click purchase.
China
UN Report Accuses China of ‘Serious’ Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
The report from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cited testimony alleging “patterns of torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment” as part of a campaign that China said is aimed at clamping down on extremism and terrorism.
UN Report Accuses China of ‘Serious’ Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
The report from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cited testimony alleging “patterns of torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment” as part of a campaign that China said is aimed at clamping down on extremism and terrorism.
Workplace & Talent
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Fashion’s In-Demand Jobs
Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Beauty
Revlon Tells Bankruptcy Judge Its Shares May Be Worthless
Revlon Inc. told the judge overseeing the cosmetics giant’s bankruptcy that shareholders don’t need a special, company-funded committee to represent them in the Chapter 11 case because there is no evidence the equity is worth anything.
Revlon Tells Bankruptcy Judge Its Shares May Be Worthless
Revlon Inc. told the judge overseeing the cosmetics giant’s bankruptcy that shareholders don’t need a special, company-funded committee to represent them in the Chapter 11 case because there is no evidence the equity is worth anything.
China
UN Expert Says Xinjiang Forced Labour Claims ‘Reasonable’
Tomoya Obokata, the UN’s special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, said in a report that the involuntary nature of China’s employment programmes in Xinjiang indicated forced labour, even if they did improve job opportunities for some minorities.
UN Expert Says Xinjiang Forced Labour Claims ‘Reasonable’
Tomoya Obokata, the UN’s special rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, said in a report that the involuntary nature of China’s employment programmes in Xinjiang indicated forced labour, even if they did improve job opportunities for some minorities.
Technology
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Global Markets
Amazon Fails to Halt India’s Future Retail Going into Bankruptcy
The National Company Law Tribunal on Wednesday gave its verdict on a petition by Bank of India to start bankruptcy resolution process for the cash-strapped retailer.
Amazon Fails to Halt India’s Future Retail Going into Bankruptcy
The National Company Law Tribunal on Wednesday gave its verdict on a petition by Bank of India to start bankruptcy resolution process for the cash-strapped retailer.
Retail
Authentic Brands Group Settles Lawsuit Against Bolt and Invests in the Fintech Platform
The licensing company has settled and agreed to dismiss its case against Bolt, its e-commerce checkout service provider.
Authentic Brands Group Settles Lawsuit Against Bolt and Invests in the Fintech Platform
The licensing company has settled and agreed to dismiss its case against Bolt, its e-commerce checkout service provider.
Sustainability
Sustainable Fashion’s Credibility Crisis
This week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition suspended the use of its product labels, employed by companies like H&M and Amazon, as concerns over greenwashing engulfed one of the industry’s top sustainability tools.
Sustainable Fashion’s Credibility Crisis
This week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition suspended the use of its product labels, employed by companies like H&M and Amazon, as concerns over greenwashing engulfed one of the industry’s top sustainability tools.
Sustainability
Where Does Your T-Shirt Really Come From?
A stringent US ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region that came into effect this week ratchets up the pressure on companies to prove their supply chains are free of forced labour.
Where Does Your T-Shirt Really Come From?
A stringent US ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region that came into effect this week ratchets up the pressure on companies to prove their supply chains are free of forced labour.
Beauty
Revlon Extends Rally to 800% From Low as Retail Traders Pile In
The stock surged as much as 63 percent on Wednesday, bringing gains from an all-time low to 800 percent as trading volume continued to soar past recent trends.
Revlon Extends Rally to 800% From Low as Retail Traders Pile In
The stock surged as much as 63 percent on Wednesday, bringing gains from an all-time low to 800 percent as trading volume continued to soar past recent trends.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.