EU moves to regulate tech giants’ business practices
The new rules will specifically target app stores, search engines, e-commerce sites and hotel booking websites such as Expedia, requiring them to be more transparent about how…
FTC to file antitrust case against Amazon as soon as Tuesday
The legal action, which would follow federal lawsuits filed against Alphabet’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, has been expected after years of complaints that the big tech companies…
P&G, Billie terminate planned merger after U.S. FTC challenge
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint in December aiming to stop the deal.“We were disappointed by the FTC’s decision and maintain there was exciting potential…
In Africa’s fashion capital, Lagos, ‘trad is swag’
But the singer himself has now swapped the Versace T-shirts and low-slung jeans that show his underwear for traditional African dress — a new youth trend in…
RegioGreenTex- three years to remove barriers to textile circularity in Europe
The scheme, which will be piloted by Euratex, aims to provide tangible solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, “where textile waste can become valuable”, says the launch…
Sales of foundation boosted by expanded shade offering
“The increase in sales of foundation is stimulating sales in the selective retail sector, which is excellent news. The dynamic growth also highlights how important makeup is…
Together Group is new combined digital agency for fashion, beauty, lifestyle
Called Together Group, the aim is to create “a new agile powerhouse for strategy, e-commerce and digital experiences”.Describing themselves as the “Champion’s League of owner-led agencies,” the…
UK fashion sector’s sales improve, says ONS
But there are fears that June could be a blip as the three-month average growth has been slower (at 0.7% compared to 1.6% in the previous three…
Consumers are cutting back, budget brands could thrive – Toluna report
Those are two figures the UK fashion industry won’t enjoy. What’s more, with only 14% making their buying decisions based on the environment, sustainability-driven products could also…
UK beauty gets vegan boost – NPD
Indeed, the sale of vegan prestige beauty products in the UK increased by 38% in the 12 months to end of January 2018, has found the NPD…