Jane Lauder’s Husband Nominated as US Federal Reserve Chair
The nomination of Warsh, who is married to cosmetics heiress Jane Lauder, is seen as an attempt by the US president to curb the central bank’s independence.
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Beauty
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
Fashion Week
Body Diversity on London’s Runway as Wider Industry Heads Ultra-Thin
Body diversity made a comeback at London Fashion Week thanks to emerging designers like Karoline Vitto and Phoebe English, despite a global, GLP-1-fuelled shift towards ultra-thinness.
Body Diversity on London’s Runway as Wider Industry Heads Ultra-Thin
Body diversity made a comeback at London Fashion Week thanks to emerging designers like Karoline Vitto and Phoebe English, despite a global, GLP-1-fuelled shift towards ultra-thinness.
Retail
US Businesses Clamour for Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’
US Businesses Clamour for Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs
The US National Retail Federation, which represents a number of US retailers, from Walmart to small brands and manufacturers, called for a ‘seamless process to refund the tariffs to US importers.’
Sustainability
‘Every Shirt Has a Story’: The Designers Saving Football Kits From Landfill
The increasing popularity of retro football kits has helped to ease the flow of polyester garments to landfill sites.
‘Every Shirt Has a Story’: The Designers Saving Football Kits From Landfill
The increasing popularity of retro football kits has helped to ease the flow of polyester garments to landfill sites.
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The News in Brief
India and European Union Sign Free Trade Agreement
The deal is expected to ease market access for key European products, including cars and wine, in return for easier Indian exports of textiles, gems and pharmaceuticals.
Next Buyout Saves Footwear Brand Russell & Bromley
The retailer bought the chain out of administration for £3.8 million, but about 400 jobs are likely to be lost in the deal.
JD Sports Will Make It Easier for Shoppers to Buy Through AI Platforms
The British sportswear retailer is enabling ‘one-click purchases’ through AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in the US.
Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War
The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.
Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop Near Collapse
Their owner, the private equity firm Modella Capital, has begun insolvency proceedings for both chains.
Apple Reportedly Cuts Production of Vision Pro Headset After Poor Sales
The company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in ‘spatial computing’.
LK Bennett Files to Appoint Administrators
The fashion brand appears to be heading for collapse for the second time in six years after filing an application with the high court on Tuesday to appoint an administrator to the business.