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Sustainability

AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions

The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.

Sustainability

AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions

The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.


Luxury

Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro

The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.

Luxury

Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro

The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.


Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.

Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.


Retail

Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost

The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.

Retail

Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost

The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.


Sports

Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.

Sports

Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement

The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement

The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.


Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.

Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.


Beauty

Henkel Sees Slower Start to 2026 on Weak Customer Sentiment, Middle East Uncertainty

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker Henkel said on Wednesday it expects a slower ‌start to 2026 due to persistently weak consumer sentiment and uncertainties linked to the war in Iran.

Beauty

Henkel Sees Slower Start to 2026 on Weak Customer Sentiment, Middle East Uncertainty

German consumer goods and ​adhesives maker Henkel said on Wednesday it expects a slower ‌start to 2026 due to persistently weak consumer sentiment and uncertainties linked to the war in Iran.


Beauty

Galderma Backers Exit $6.3 Billion Stake

A trio of Galderma shareholders exited their remaining 14.3% stake in the Swiss skincare company, in the largest ever overnight share sale in Switzerland.

Beauty

Galderma Backers Exit $6.3 Billion Stake

A trio of Galderma shareholders exited their remaining 14.3% stake in the Swiss skincare company, in the largest ever overnight share sale in Switzerland.


Retail

Zara-Owner Inditex Shows Resilience With Strong Start to Its Year

The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.

Retail

Zara-Owner Inditex Shows Resilience With Strong Start to Its Year

The Spanish retailer registered robust sales growth at the start of its current fiscal year in the face of weakening consumer sentiment that’s hitting many of its peers.


Technology

Amazon Wins Court Order Blocking Perplexity AI Shopping Bots

The order requires the firm to stop accessing password-protected sections of Amazon’s systems — in this case, Prime subscriber accounts — and to destroy copies of Amazon’s data.

Technology

Amazon Wins Court Order Blocking Perplexity AI Shopping Bots

The order requires the firm to stop accessing password-protected sections of Amazon’s systems — in this case, Prime subscriber accounts — and to destroy copies of Amazon’s data.


Beauty

Exclusive: Perfumer H Secures Fresh Investment

Former Aesop leaders Michael O’Keeffe and Thomas Buisson have invested in Perfumer H, buying out Natura &Co’s stake to back the niche fragrance brand’s next phase of growth.

Beauty

Exclusive: Perfumer H Secures Fresh Investment

Former Aesop leaders Michael O’Keeffe and Thomas Buisson have invested in Perfumer H, buying out Natura &Co’s stake to back the niche fragrance brand’s next phase of growth.