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Retail

Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says

The executive order directs ⁠the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who ​falsely claim products are made in America.

Retail

Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says

The executive order directs ⁠the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who ​falsely claim products are made in America.


Luxury

Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand

Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.

Luxury

Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand

Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.


Beauty

Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.

Beauty

Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.


Beauty

Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean

The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.

Beauty

Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean

The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.


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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.