Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
regulation
Retail
US Senator Calls for Federal Investigations of Shein and Temu
Republican Senator Tom Cotton has asked the US departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate the Chinese companies for alleged wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
US Senator Calls for Federal Investigations of Shein and Temu
Republican Senator Tom Cotton has asked the US departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate the Chinese companies for alleged wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
Retail
UK to Scrap Its Tariff Exemption on Low-Value Imports By 2029
The move closes the 'de minimis' loophole heavily relied on by Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu.
UK to Scrap Its Tariff Exemption on Low-Value Imports By 2029
The move closes the 'de minimis' loophole heavily relied on by Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu.
Retail
France Seeks 3-Month Suspension of Shein, Ministry Official Says
The government will ask a court to suspend Shein following its discovery that sex dolls and weapons were available for sale on the site.
France Seeks 3-Month Suspension of Shein, Ministry Official Says
The government will ask a court to suspend Shein following its discovery that sex dolls and weapons were available for sale on the site.
Retail
Williams-Sonoma Sues Quince Over Sales of ‘Dupe’ Products
The premium kitchenware brand is seeking triple damages and other remedies for false advertising and unfair competition.
Williams-Sonoma Sues Quince Over Sales of ‘Dupe’ Products
The premium kitchenware brand is seeking triple damages and other remedies for false advertising and unfair competition.
Technology
Meta Defeats Antitrust Case Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
Meta defeated a US attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp when a federal judge ruled the company does not hold a social media monopoly.
Meta Defeats Antitrust Case Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
Meta defeated a US attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp when a federal judge ruled the company does not hold a social media monopoly.
Retail
France Targets Vinted for Failure to Prevent Underage Access to Adult Content
As part of a broader French crackdown on large foreign e-commerce platforms, the second-hand clothes marketplace will be investigated for allegedly failing to prevent minors from being redirected to explicit content.
France Targets Vinted for Failure to Prevent Underage Access to Adult Content
As part of a broader French crackdown on large foreign e-commerce platforms, the second-hand clothes marketplace will be investigated for allegedly failing to prevent minors from being redirected to explicit content.
Retail
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions
Workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions. The company said their demands were ‘unrealistic.’
Beauty
Judge Denies Texas Bid for Bar on Tylenol Marketing
A judge rejected a bid by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bar Tylenol-maker Kenvue from marketing its over-the-counter pain medication as being safe for pregnant women within the state.
Judge Denies Texas Bid for Bar on Tylenol Marketing
A judge rejected a bid by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bar Tylenol-maker Kenvue from marketing its over-the-counter pain medication as being safe for pregnant women within the state.
Luxury
This Week: Italy Takes on Fast Fashion, Retail Earnings, BoF VOICES 2025
Anti-Shein laws are advancing across Europe while the Italian sweatshop investigation hits a key juncture. Meanwhile, US off-price earnings offer a view on lower-income consumers.
This Week: Italy Takes on Fast Fashion, Retail Earnings, BoF VOICES 2025
Anti-Shein laws are advancing across Europe while the Italian sweatshop investigation hits a key juncture. Meanwhile, US off-price earnings offer a view on lower-income consumers.
Retail
French Government Defends Poste Agreement With China’s Temu
France’s commerce minister defended a deal between the state-owned postal service and the Chinese e-commerce site, despite criticism regarding Temu’s impact on French industry and the environment.
French Government Defends Poste Agreement With China’s Temu
France’s commerce minister defended a deal between the state-owned postal service and the Chinese e-commerce site, despite criticism regarding Temu’s impact on French industry and the environment.
Retail
A Trump Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Add to Trade Uncertainty
Experts anticipate that Trump will shift to other trade tactics as his tariff’s are met with tough scrutiny in US Supreme Court oral arguments.
A Trump Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Add to Trade Uncertainty
Experts anticipate that Trump will shift to other trade tactics as his tariff’s are met with tough scrutiny in US Supreme Court oral arguments.
Retail
France Ramps Up Pressure on EU to Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons
France is urging the European Union to formally investigate the fast fashion giant, citing breaches of European rules and the Digital Services Act.
France Ramps Up Pressure on EU to Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons
France is urging the European Union to formally investigate the fast fashion giant, citing breaches of European rules and the Digital Services Act.
The News in Brief
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.