Donatella Versace turns 70 years: A legacy of resilience and reinvention

By DPA Published April 28, 2025 Two gunshots abruptly ended Gianni Versace’s life. On July 15, 1997, after returning from his morning walk to Casa Casuarina, his Miami Beach villa on Ocean Drive, the celebrated Italian designer was ambushed by a gunman. Two bullets struck him in the back of the head. Gianni collapsed on […]

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Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs

By Reuters Published April 28, 2025 Amazon‘s Prime Day is losing its luster among a critical group: sellers. Some third-party merchants who previously sold China-made goods during Amazon’s premier July shopping event are sitting it out this year or reducing the amount of discounted merchandise they offer. Reuters The planned pullback, which hasn’t been previously […]

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China’s e-commerce giants are putting up a fight

By Bloomberg Published April 28, 2025 China’s e-commerce players are perhaps the most exposed to the trade war, the exception to arguments that the country’s tech sector will be able to weather the storm.  Bloomberg If President Donald Trump’s tariffs hold, it would be devastating for the business models of PDD Holdings Inc.’s Temu, Shein, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s international retailers, and […]

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Innovative Eyewear launches Reebok Smart Eyewear

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. announced on Monday the global launch of Reebok Smart Eyewear. Micah Richards sporting the Reebok Nitrous style. – Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Reebok Powered by Lucyd smart eyewear features custom high-fidelity speakers, powerful amplifiers, and equalizers specifically tuned for outdoor activities and sports environments, to deliver audio clarity while maintaining environmental awareness.  “We […]

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SS25 collabs ramp up as the sun shines

Collabs are coming thick and fast for the summer season as brands aim to maximise the sales potential of sunny weather. And as the UK and other countries enjoy a mini heatwave, those sales could be made earlier than usual this year. Moss x Taylor Morris Menswear retailer Moss has linked up with Taylor Morris […]

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From ownership to experience: how young buyers are reshaping luxury

As the luxury industry faces a complex economic climate, it is also undergoing a major transformation in the way wealthy consumers shop. Younger buyers, in particular, are shifting their focus from status to meaning and emotion, embracing what researchers call “de-linearized luxury”—immersive experiences beyond traditional retail channels. This evolving dynamic is a central finding of […]

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Puig outperforms forecasts with 8% sales growth in Q1

By Reuters Published April 28, 2025 Puig, the Barcelona-based company behind perfume brands Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, and Jean Paul Gaultier, posted an 8% rise in first-quarter sales on Monday, outperforming analysts’ expectations. Puig reports 8% rise in first-quarter sales, beating expectations – Reuters According to a recent note by Renta4 analyst Pablo Fernandez, the company […]

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Kering deploys water strategy to achieve net positive impact by 2050

Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 28, 2025 Kering has unveiled its new Water-Positive Strategy, with a commitment to achieve a net water-positive impact by 2050, and to promote net water-positive impacts in its supply chain’s key regions by 2035. Kering The initiative, announced on Earth Day by the French luxury group, owner of Gucci […]

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Decathlon partners with Tata Cliq Fashion to bolster online presence

Global multi-sports apparel and lifestyle brand Decathlon has partnered with Tata Cliq Fashion to strengthen its e-commerce presence in India and connect with shoppers in new geographies, especially across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Decathlon retails clothing and accessories for the whole family – Tata Cliq Fashion “India’s sports landscape is evolving rapidly, with […]

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Zouk launches campaign with Kriti Sanon

Zouk, a vegan lifestyle and accessories brand has launched its new campaign titled ‘A bagful of you’ featuring actor Kriti Sanon. Zouk launches campaign with Kriti Sanon – Zouk The campaign will be rolled out across multiple channels like television and social media during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. With this campaign, the […]

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