Front Row acquires Amazon accelerator Carbon Beauty
E-commerce growth and Amazon marketplace management agency Front Row Group has acquired Carbon Beauty, an Amazon accelerator specializing in clean beauty brands. Read More
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Olive Young opens second U.S. location in Los Angeles
Korean beauty and lifestyle retailer Olive Young is accelerating its U.S. expansion with the opening of its second American store, launching a new location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Read More
Shein Xcelerator expands to the Middle East
Among the first participants in the Middle East is Dubai-based Sumwon Studios, the fashion group behind brands including Missguided and Sumwon. Read More
Tod’s names K-pop star Han as new ambassador
Tod’s has recruited K-pop sensation Han to be the Italian luxury labels’s newest brand ambassador. Read More
Lululemon apologizes after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
Lululemon apologized after a yoga event staged on the Great Wall featuring a Japanese taiko drum sparked social media backlash in China. Read More
Swiss watch exports barely grow in May as Iran conflict weighs
Swiss watch exports barely expanded in May after two months of declines, suggesting the industry is feeling the effects of fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
L’Oreal to acquire majority stake in India’s Innovist
French cosmetics group L’Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India’s Innovist, it said on Thursday, as it looks to step up its share of one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Read More
Michigan pollster accuses McMorrow campaign of killing unfavorable Senate poll
A prominent Michigan pollster is accusing state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s Senate campaign of pressuring a state capitol news outlet into killing a survey of the heated Democratic primary. The pollster, Steve Mitchell, told POLITICO the survey was conducted on behalf of Michigan Information & Research Service, an independent news outlet covering the state capitol that…
NFL QB Battles: Who Should Start for the Raiders, Browns, Vikings, Falcons?
With minicamps wrapping up around the NFL, it’s a fitting time to check in on the most intriguing quarterback competitions. After conducting a deep dive on each situation, here are my thoughts on the league’s best battles. The battle between the former No. 1 overall pick and the Vikings’ intended franchise QB could determine whether…
New Faces, Same Standard: Despite Turnover, UConn’s Identity Remains Intact
STORRS, Conn. — It’s toward the end of his grueling incline-run workouts when UConn head coach Dan Hurley feels the familiar yearning for some self-inflicted pain. As he runs, sweat spewing, Hurley cues up “One Shining Moment” on his phone, the annual highlight video that accompanies each NCAA Tournament. The Huskies make their first appearance…