JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
regulation
Sustainability
EU Finalises Rules to Make Fashion Pay to Clean Up Textile Waste
The European Parliament greenlit new rules that will require brands and retailers to cover the cost of collecting, recycling and sorting old clothes, footwear and other products.
EU Finalises Rules to Make Fashion Pay to Clean Up Textile Waste
The European Parliament greenlit new rules that will require brands and retailers to cover the cost of collecting, recycling and sorting old clothes, footwear and other products.
Beauty
Opinion: RFK Jr. Is Making America Sick Again. Republicans Need a Cure.
US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.
Opinion: RFK Jr. Is Making America Sick Again. Republicans Need a Cure.
US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.
Beauty
Big Beauty Bets on Standardised Eco-Scores. Will It Pay Off?
L’Oréal, Nivea and Neutrogena are rolling out new environmental labelling in a bid to stay ahead of anti-greenwashing regulations and give them an edge with consumers.
Big Beauty Bets on Standardised Eco-Scores. Will It Pay Off?
L’Oréal, Nivea and Neutrogena are rolling out new environmental labelling in a bid to stay ahead of anti-greenwashing regulations and give them an edge with consumers.
Beauty
Foreign Sunscreens Battle It Out in the Biggest SPF Market in the World
Sun care brands hoping to win over the US, like Australia’s Naked Sundays or Korea’s Beauty of Joseon, have to play by the FDA’s (regressive) rules.
Foreign Sunscreens Battle It Out in the Biggest SPF Market in the World
Sun care brands hoping to win over the US, like Australia’s Naked Sundays or Korea’s Beauty of Joseon, have to play by the FDA’s (regressive) rules.
Partner Content
Reimagining Customer Connections Through Digital Product Passports
Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.
Reimagining Customer Connections Through Digital Product Passports
Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion.
News & Analysis
Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month
The Trump administration confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect next month as planned, following a delay for the countries to address his concerns over border security and illegal immigration.
Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month
The Trump administration confirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect next month as planned, following a delay for the countries to address his concerns over border security and illegal immigration.
Beauty
California Bill Would Ban the Sale of Anti-Ageing Skincare to Children
If passed, the law would ban the sale of products with ingredients such as retinol, glycolic acid and vitamin C to children under the age of 18.
California Bill Would Ban the Sale of Anti-Ageing Skincare to Children
If passed, the law would ban the sale of products with ingredients such as retinol, glycolic acid and vitamin C to children under the age of 18.
Technology
Millions of Luxury Products Have Digital IDs. Is Anyone Using Them?
Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.
Millions of Luxury Products Have Digital IDs. Is Anyone Using Them?
Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.
Retail
Shein Asks Some Chinese Suppliers to Diversify to Vietnam
The fast fashion giant is offering higher procurement prices and guaranteed orders as it races to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
Shein Asks Some Chinese Suppliers to Diversify to Vietnam
The fast fashion giant is offering higher procurement prices and guaranteed orders as it races to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
Retail
Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US
Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.
Shein, Temu, Amazon Haul Set for Price Hikes in the US
Prices for the low-cost retailers’ assortments are expected to rise for US consumers after President Trump ended a key trade loophole that allowed low-value packages from China to enter the the country duty-free.
Retail
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Retail
Shein to Face EU Consumer Law Probe Under E-Commerce Crackdown
The ultra-fast-fashion company faces potential fines as the European Union prepares to launch a probe into its compliance with consumer laws over the sale of illegal products.
Shein to Face EU Consumer Law Probe Under E-Commerce Crackdown
The ultra-fast-fashion company faces potential fines as the European Union prepares to launch a probe into its compliance with consumer laws over the sale of illegal products.
The News in Brief
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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.
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.