Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Belgium
Retail
EU Probes Shein Over Sale of Illegal Products, Addictive Design
A formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer has been opened due to concerns over the sale of illegal products and the platform’s potentially addictive design.
EU Probes Shein Over Sale of Illegal Products, Addictive Design
A formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer has been opened due to concerns over the sale of illegal products and the platform’s potentially addictive design.
Retail
Brussels Wants to Accelerate Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Parcels
Brussels is proposing to accelerate the removal of the €150 ‘de minimis’ customs threshold for parcels entering the EU, mostly from China.
Brussels Wants to Accelerate Crackdown on Cheap Chinese Parcels
Brussels is proposing to accelerate the removal of the €150 ‘de minimis’ customs threshold for parcels entering the EU, mostly from China.
Luxury
Gucci, Chloé and Loewe Fined Over $182 Million by EU for Anticompetitive Pricing Practices
The EU Commission said the luxury brands fixed resale prices, violating competition rules.
Gucci, Chloé and Loewe Fined Over $182 Million by EU for Anticompetitive Pricing Practices
The EU Commission said the luxury brands fixed resale prices, violating competition rules.
Sustainability
EU Parliament Plans More Cuts to Sustainability Rules
Brussels is in the process of negotiating changes to flagship regulation that would make big fashion brands more accountable for environmental and labour abuses in their supply chains.
EU Parliament Plans More Cuts to Sustainability Rules
Brussels is in the process of negotiating changes to flagship regulation that would make big fashion brands more accountable for environmental and labour abuses in their supply chains.
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Sustainability
EU Will Delay Anti-Deforestation Law by Another Year, Commissioner Says
The landmark policy aims to ban imports of products like leather and palm oil that could be linked to deforestation.
EU Will Delay Anti-Deforestation Law by Another Year, Commissioner Says
The landmark policy aims to ban imports of products like leather and palm oil that could be linked to deforestation.
Retail
Zalando Loses Court Fight Against Landmark EU Online Content Rules
The online fashion retailer’s legal loss supports the EU’s push to hold online platforms more accountable for illegal and harmful content.
Zalando Loses Court Fight Against Landmark EU Online Content Rules
The online fashion retailer’s legal loss supports the EU’s push to hold online platforms more accountable for illegal and harmful content.
Retail
EU Says Temu in Breach of Rules to Prevent Sale of Illegal Products
The Chinese e-commerce giant could be facing up to 6 percent of global turnover for endangering consumers.
EU Says Temu in Breach of Rules to Prevent Sale of Illegal Products
The Chinese e-commerce giant could be facing up to 6 percent of global turnover for endangering consumers.
Technology
EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition
The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.
EU Charges Amazon With Distorting Online Retail Competition
The European Commission has been investigating the e-commerce giant since July last year following complaints from traders about the company's practices.
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Global Markets
The EU Opens Trade Doors for Vietnam and Shuts Out Cambodia
The deal rewards Hanoi for its progress on labour guarantees with a 99 percent reduction in tariffs, while sanctioning Phnom Penh for human rights abuses.
The EU Opens Trade Doors for Vietnam and Shuts Out Cambodia
The deal rewards Hanoi for its progress on labour guarantees with a 99 percent reduction in tariffs, while sanctioning Phnom Penh for human rights abuses.
News & Analysis
EU Agrees to January 31 Brexit Extension
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, 2019, had to request a postponement after parliament down-voted his proposed timetable for ratifying his withdrawal agreement bill.
EU Agrees to January 31 Brexit Extension
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, 2019, had to request a postponement after parliament down-voted his proposed timetable for ratifying his withdrawal agreement bill.
News & Analysis
EU Could Approve Boris Johnson’s Brexit Extension Request by Friday
The bloc's approval isn’t automatic and requires the unanimous agreement of national leaders from all 27 member states.
EU Could Approve Boris Johnson’s Brexit Extension Request by Friday
The bloc's approval isn’t automatic and requires the unanimous agreement of national leaders from all 27 member states.
Sustainability
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
The News in Brief
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.
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.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
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.
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.
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.
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.