Jenni Kayne steps up international focus with DTC launch in Europe, ANZ, Canada
California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne is on the growth trail with a move to direct international shipping “following years of surging global demand”. Read More
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Estée Lauder seeks €5 billion funding for Puig deal, report says
Estée Lauder Cos. has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to take the lead on structuring a financing package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Spanish company Puig Brands SA, Expansion reported. Read More
Swiss watch exports dipped in March amid Iran war and high costs
Swiss watch exports slid in March as the industry faced disruptions in the Middle East and contended with high precious metal costs. Read More
EssilorLuxottica faces test to grow smart glass sales without hurting margins
Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica is facing growing pressure from investors to show how it can scale up its ambitions for smart glasses without sacrificing margins. Read More
Paris Hilton and Choupette take over New York’s Herald Square for Karl Lagerfeld
Paris Hilton, and Choupette, took over New York’s Herald Square on Monday for Karl Lagerfeld, as the duo celebrated the brand’s Spring-Summer 2026 campaign. Read More
Boots owners hire consultants for overhaul before possible London IPO in 2027, sources say
The owners of British pharmacy chain Boots are working with consultants on a possible strategy overhaul in preparation for a potential London stock market listing which could come as soon as 2027, sources said. Read More
Former aide suing Eric Adams joins Mamdani administration
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 20 BACK AT CITY HALL: Hassan Naveed, who was fired as New York City’s hate crimes prevention chief in 2024, is back in the municipal ranks — even as he continues to sue the city and the former mayor over allegations that his termination stemmed from religious-based discrimination. As of…
Dueling PACs gear up for GOP primary wars over immigration
The GOP’s escalating infighting over immigration now has a pair of PACs lining up millions of dollars on opposing sides of Republican primaries across the country. The dueling pledges turn a congressional fight over Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar’s (R-Fla.) Dignity Act into an electoral proxy war between hardliners and moderates over how far the Republican…
Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort
Democrats hope gerrymandering Virginia will give them the edge they need to win back the House. But Tuesday’s special election is proving more competitive than they’d like. Tight polling and concerns over voter turnout in an atypical April election have many Democratic party strategists and officials preparing for a close finish. “I always thought this…
4 Takeaways from Week 4 of the 2026 UFL Season
The Orlando Storm — the only undefeated team after Week 4 — shut out the Birmingham Stallions by double digits this weekend, 16-0. It was a historic feat, marking the first time a team has been held scoreless in the regular season. Orlando’s defense, led by associate head coach and defensive coordinator Donnie Abraham, has…