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Beauty

Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died

Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died

Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.


Beauty

Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety

A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.

Beauty

Judge Rejects Kenvue Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Tylenol Safety

A US judge rejected the personal care giant’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Texas’ Attorney General accusing the company of failing to warn consumers that it may be unsafe for pregnant women to take Tylenol.


Sustainability

EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules

The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.

Sustainability

EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules

The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.


Sports

Puma CEO Cites $260 Hyrox Sneaker as Early Step in Turnaround

Chief executive Arthur Hoeld said Puma is counting on training, football, running and ‘sportstyle’ categories to generate profitable growth and buzz.

Sports

Puma CEO Cites $260 Hyrox Sneaker as Early Step in Turnaround

Chief executive Arthur Hoeld said Puma is counting on training, football, running and ‘sportstyle’ categories to generate profitable growth and buzz.


Retail

EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers

The cuts affect roughly 6 percent of the company’s global workforce and comes a week after it said it would acquire Depop.

Retail

EBay Is Laying Off About 800 Workers

The cuts affect roughly 6 percent of the company’s global workforce and comes a week after it said it would acquire Depop.


Sports

Puma Forecasts Another Year of Losses, Scraps Dividend

Puma warned 2026 will be a transition year as it liquidates excess inventories, revamps marketing and develops new products to position itself for a turnaround.

Sports

Puma Forecasts Another Year of Losses, Scraps Dividend

Puma warned 2026 will be a transition year as it liquidates excess inventories, revamps marketing and develops new products to position itself for a turnaround.


Media

Exclusive: Dazed China Relaunches Under New Publishers

The second iteration will be released in June on a quarterly basis through Dazed Media and Chinese publisher Meta Media Group.

Media

Exclusive: Dazed China Relaunches Under New Publishers

The second iteration will be released in June on a quarterly basis through Dazed Media and Chinese publisher Meta Media Group.


Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand

The makeup label’s chief executive of 14 years announced her departure internally on Wednesday, The Business of Beauty has learned.

Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand

The makeup label’s chief executive of 14 years announced her departure internally on Wednesday, The Business of Beauty has learned.


Retail

Steven Madden Yanked Guidance After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Chief executive Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the sudden change in trade policy makes it difficult to calculate the cost of tariffs in the coming months.

Retail

Steven Madden Yanked Guidance After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Chief executive Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the sudden change in trade policy makes it difficult to calculate the cost of tariffs in the coming months.


Retail

TJX Cos Forecasts Muted Annual Sales and Profit as Consumers Curb Spending

The TJ Maxx and Marshalls ​parent ⁠faces mounting concerns over declining nice-to-have purchases as living costs rise and margin pressures intensify.

Retail

TJX Cos Forecasts Muted Annual Sales and Profit as Consumers Curb Spending

The TJ Maxx and Marshalls ​parent ⁠faces mounting concerns over declining nice-to-have purchases as living costs rise and margin pressures intensify.


Technology

Croissant Raises $28 Million in New Funding

The resale pricing app is the latest fashion-tech startup to bolster its finances as investor demand holds firm.

Technology

Croissant Raises $28 Million in New Funding

The resale pricing app is the latest fashion-tech startup to bolster its finances as investor demand holds firm.


Retail

French Department Store BHV to Open New Shein Stores in France

The physical shops will open in five other French cities, following on BHV’s opening of its first Shein location in its Paris flagship in November.

Retail

French Department Store BHV to Open New Shein Stores in France

The physical shops will open in five other French cities, following on BHV’s opening of its first Shein location in its Paris flagship in November.