Sephora needs a new partner in China
The retailer backed by luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has had the same joint-venture partner, legacy skincare manufacturer Shanghai Jahwa United Co., since its 2005 arrival. Read More
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Kontoor Brands to divest Lee business, Wrangler and Helly Hansen to drive sales growth in 2026
Kontoor Brands on Thursday revealed it is in the developed stages of divesting its Lee business, with the U.S. denim company confirming it has attracted interest from multiple parties. Read More
Burberry steps into activewear for first time
Burberry’s successful bounceback so far has been all about it focusing on its core categories — such as outerwear and scarves. Yet now it has launched into an area that’s very new for it, but one that’s undeniably big. Read More
Topshop links with Vogue for Notting Hill SS26 pop-up
Topshop is continuing its comeback drive and has just announced its latest partnership with British Vogue, via The Flower Market — a one-day fashion takeover on 15 May for the launch of its summer collection. Read More
Canali appoints Alessio Lillocci as creative director
The Italian menswear label has a new creative director. The Umbria-born designer was the longstanding head of men’s style at Brunello Cucinelli, before taking charge of Prada’s men’s ready-to-wear for one season. Read More
Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case
Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder’s Jo Malone trademark, saying in UK High Court filings that it uses the perfumer’s name on fragrances it sells in collaboration with her following principles the business set out. Read More
Tennessee Republicans pass new gerrymander following Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling
Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map Thursday that dismantles the state’s majority-Black district and will likely secure them an all-GOP federal delegation. The redraw comes as Republican-led Southern states scramble to enact new maps in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and…
Hochul’s Mission Accomplished
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 37 WHEELIN’ AND DEALIN’: Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed this morning she has a budget deal. Moments later, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters that, actually, nothing is final. It’s a Planet Albany pantomime that’s played out over the last several years — a governor anxious to tout what’s generally been…
Leon Panetta on Iran, Ukraine and the new global power struggle
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Patriots QB Drake Maye Spoke on Mike Vrabel, Stefon Diggs, 2025 Shoulder Injury
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel “a great human being,” and said he doesn’t think the head coach’s off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season. “No, I don’t,” Maye said. “I mean, he’s our head coach. I think he’s done a great job of talking…