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Ontario Court Hands $548K Fine to Estée Lauder Over Use of ‘Forever Chemical’
An Ontario court has issued a $750,000 fine to Estée Lauder after the cosmetics company pled guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following the discovery of a 'forever chemical' in select eyeliner products.

Ontario Court Hands $548K Fine to Estée Lauder Over Use of ‘Forever Chemical’
An Ontario court has issued a $750,000 fine to Estée Lauder after the cosmetics company pled guilty to violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following the discovery of a 'forever chemical' in select eyeliner products.

Spanish Surgeons Perform Pioneering Face Transplant
In a world first, the facial tissue came from a donor who had requested an assisted dying procedure.

Spanish Surgeons Perform Pioneering Face Transplant
In a world first, the facial tissue came from a donor who had requested an assisted dying procedure.

How a Price Guarantee Helped Seal Pinault’s Puma Exit
A price-protection clause that guarantees François-Henri Pinault’s family a share of any near-term upside helped bridge a valuation gap and seal Anta’s $1.8 billion purchase of Puma’s largest stake.

How a Price Guarantee Helped Seal Pinault’s Puma Exit
A price-protection clause that guarantees François-Henri Pinault’s family a share of any near-term upside helped bridge a valuation gap and seal Anta’s $1.8 billion purchase of Puma’s largest stake.

Indian Jewellery Maker Emerald Jewel Said Planning IPO for Up to $300 Million
Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd., one of the country’s largest jewellery manufacturers, is weighing an IPO that could potentially pave the way for India’s biggest listings in the sector.

Indian Jewellery Maker Emerald Jewel Said Planning IPO for Up to $300 Million
Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd., one of the country’s largest jewellery manufacturers, is weighing an IPO that could potentially pave the way for India’s biggest listings in the sector.

Colorescience Is Acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners
The healthcare private equity fund has purchased the mineral sunscreen brand from 1315 Capital and shareholders.

Colorescience Is Acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners
The healthcare private equity fund has purchased the mineral sunscreen brand from 1315 Capital and shareholders.

Zegna Organic Revenues Up 4.6% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Americas Performance
The Greater China region remained weak, with organic revenues down 10 percent.

Zegna Organic Revenues Up 4.6% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Americas Performance
The Greater China region remained weak, with organic revenues down 10 percent.

T Magazine China Taps Shaway Yeh as Editor at Large
The appointment forms part of a partnership that will see Chinese publisher Huasheng Media support Yeh’s sustainability agency Yehyehyeh and jointly develop projects across Europe and Asia.

T Magazine China Taps Shaway Yeh as Editor at Large
The appointment forms part of a partnership that will see Chinese publisher Huasheng Media support Yeh’s sustainability agency Yehyehyeh and jointly develop projects across Europe and Asia.

Jane Lauder’s Husband Nominated as US Federal Reserve Chair
The nomination of Warsh, who is married to cosmetics heiress Jane Lauder, is seen as an attempt by the US president to curb the central bank’s independence.

Jane Lauder’s Husband Nominated as US Federal Reserve Chair
The nomination of Warsh, who is married to cosmetics heiress Jane Lauder, is seen as an attempt by the US president to curb the central bank’s independence.

Saks Ends E-Commerce Partnership With Amazon
The end of the luxury retailer’s partnership with Amazon, arrives two years after the e-commerce giant made a $475 million investment in Saks, Reuters reported.

Saks Ends E-Commerce Partnership With Amazon
The end of the luxury retailer’s partnership with Amazon, arrives two years after the e-commerce giant made a $475 million investment in Saks, Reuters reported.

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.