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Ivanka Trump Brand Wins More China Trademarks

China has granted provisional approval for four additional Ivanka Trump trademarks, with the brand continuing to seek more intellectual property protection in the country.

Retail

Ivanka Trump Brand Wins More China Trademarks

China has granted provisional approval for four additional Ivanka Trump trademarks, with the brand continuing to seek more intellectual property protection in the country.


Retail

Zara Founder Shields Inditex Stake to Maintain Family Control

Amancio Ortega has put a majority stake in the firm that owns the Zara fashion chain into a holding company to ensure family control remains unassailable after he dies.

Retail

Zara Founder Shields Inditex Stake to Maintain Family Control

Amancio Ortega has put a majority stake in the firm that owns the Zara fashion chain into a holding company to ensure family control remains unassailable after he dies.


News & Analysis

Coty Denies Claim of a Ban on Online Sales for its Luxury Brands

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.

News & Analysis

Coty Denies Claim of a Ban on Online Sales for its Luxury Brands

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.


Luxury

EU Court to Weigh In on Luxury Brands' Attempts to Ban Online Sales

Owners of luxury brands have been fighting with online retailers for the last decade, arguing that they should have the right to choose who distributes their products to protect their luxury image and exclusivity.

Luxury

EU Court to Weigh In on Luxury Brands' Attempts to Ban Online Sales

Owners of luxury brands have been fighting with online retailers for the last decade, arguing that they should have the right to choose who distributes their products to protect their luxury image and exclusivity.


News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba Won't Take Board Seats at Taiwanese Firms It Invests In

The fund is being raised by China Development Financial Holding (CDF), one of the island's biggest financial holding firms, and the Chinese e-commerce giant is planning to take a 29.99 percent stake.

News & Analysis

Report: Alibaba Won't Take Board Seats at Taiwanese Firms It Invests In

The fund is being raised by China Development Financial Holding (CDF), one of the island's biggest financial holding firms, and the Chinese e-commerce giant is planning to take a 29.99 percent stake.


News & Analysis

Alibaba Branded a ‘Notorious Market’ for Knock-Offs by the US

The agency warned last December that Alibaba needed to do better if it wished to avoid the designation, reserved for websites and markets where there is large-scale copyright infringement.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Branded a ‘Notorious Market’ for Knock-Offs by the US

The agency warned last December that Alibaba needed to do better if it wished to avoid the designation, reserved for websites and markets where there is large-scale copyright infringement.


Beauty

UK Seeks to Ban Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics Next Year

The UK will become the latest country to outlaw plastic microbeads used in face wash and toothpaste next year over concerns they harm marine life and enter the food chain.

Beauty

UK Seeks to Ban Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics Next Year

The UK will become the latest country to outlaw plastic microbeads used in face wash and toothpaste next year over concerns they harm marine life and enter the food chain.


News & Analysis

Retailers to Drop On-Call Scheduling Amid State Probes

Six US retailers will no longer require hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little notice.

News & Analysis

Retailers to Drop On-Call Scheduling Amid State Probes

Six US retailers will no longer require hourly employees to check whether they are still needed for work and risk having their scheduled shifts canceled with little notice.


China

Alibaba Lawsuit Throws Spotlight on ‘Brushers’ Gaming Rankings

A lawsuit filed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is shining a light on the fake reviews and purchases on its websites.

China

Alibaba Lawsuit Throws Spotlight on ‘Brushers’ Gaming Rankings

A lawsuit filed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is shining a light on the fake reviews and purchases on its websites.


China

Michael Jordan Scores China Legal Win for His Chinese Name

The Supreme People’s Court on revoked the rights of Qiaodan Sports Co. to use Jordan’s last name written in Chinese characters.

China

Michael Jordan Scores China Legal Win for His Chinese Name

The Supreme People’s Court on revoked the rights of Qiaodan Sports Co. to use Jordan’s last name written in Chinese characters.


Retail

Green Delays Arcadia Results as Pressure Builds on Billionaire

Green, under fire from lawmakers for selling BHS to an unsuitable buyer and leaving behind a significant pension deficit, said he’s “not in the mood” to discuss Arcadia or its results.

Retail

Green Delays Arcadia Results as Pressure Builds on Billionaire

Green, under fire from lawmakers for selling BHS to an unsuitable buyer and leaving behind a significant pension deficit, said he’s “not in the mood” to discuss Arcadia or its results.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | Cover Girl's Muslim Beauty Ambassador, Hedi Slimane Fight Against Kering

This week, Cover Girl names Muslim beauty blogger Nura Afia its newest ambassador and Hedi Slimane ongoing legal battle with Kering continues.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Cover Girl's Muslim Beauty Ambassador, Hedi Slimane Fight Against Kering

This week, Cover Girl names Muslim beauty blogger Nura Afia its newest ambassador and Hedi Slimane ongoing legal battle with Kering continues.