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Beauty
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Technology
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
Retail
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.
Retail
France Targets Shein and Temu With Fast-Fashion Fines
The penalties are part of a law passed in June that targets the extreme end of fast fashion and aims to address environmental concerns from overproduction.
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Beauty
Baldness Drugs Are Wall Street’s Next Goldmine
Drugmakers working on the next generation of male hair loss treatments are seeing soaring share prices, reminiscent of a similar pattern with GLP-1 innovations.
Sustainability
Why Upcycling Is Suddenly Everywhere in Fashion
BoF senior editorial associate Shayeza Walid joins Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to unpack why upcycling is breaking into the mainstream — and whether it can become a durable part of fashion's supply chain.
Retail
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Sustainability
Why So Many Fashion Brands Are Upcycling
From Miu Miu to Coach, upcycling is moving beyond sustainability capsules into mainstream fashion as brands highlight the design and uniqueness of their products as much as — if not more than — their sustainability benefits.
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Media
France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression.
Global Markets
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Beauty
Halal Beauty’s World Leaders Struggle for Dominance
Indonesia has fallen from second to fourth place in the global halal beauty market, as local brands face consumer trust issues and international competition for Muslim shoppers.
Sustainability
UK Bans ‘Recycled’ Clothing Ads From Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein
Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.
The News in Brief
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.