Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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News & Analysis
Consumers Say Makeup Bought on Wish App Caused Ailments
The e-commerce app traffics in low-cost goods, but some shoppers got more than they anticipated.
Consumers Say Makeup Bought on Wish App Caused Ailments
The e-commerce app traffics in low-cost goods, but some shoppers got more than they anticipated.
News & Analysis
EU in Agreement with Amazon, eBay to Tackle Dangerous Product Listings
AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France committed to the pledge as part of broader Commission efforts to tackle an array of dangerous or illegal content online.
EU in Agreement with Amazon, eBay to Tackle Dangerous Product Listings
AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France committed to the pledge as part of broader Commission efforts to tackle an array of dangerous or illegal content online.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax
This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.
Bits & Bytes | Inside Amazon’s Private Labels, The Supreme Court E-Commerce Tax
This week, a Supreme Court decision challenges the status of e-commerce retailers, while Amazon quietly promotes its in-house products to consumers.
Retail
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
Luxury
Why Russia Loves Counterfeit Fashion
In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas.
Why Russia Loves Counterfeit Fashion
In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas.
Sustainability
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
China
Alibaba's Taobao Again on U.S. Blacklist List for Fakes
While Taobao's inclusion does not carry any direct penalties, it is a blow to Alibaba's efforts to shed perceptions that its sites are riddled with fakes and that its anti-piracy policies are inadequate.
Alibaba's Taobao Again on U.S. Blacklist List for Fakes
While Taobao's inclusion does not carry any direct penalties, it is a blow to Alibaba's efforts to shed perceptions that its sites are riddled with fakes and that its anti-piracy policies are inadequate.
News & Analysis
Finding Fakes With a Smartphone and a Microscope
A New York startup says it has a technology that can spot counterfeits without the guesswork.
Finding Fakes With a Smartphone and a Microscope
A New York startup says it has a technology that can spot counterfeits without the guesswork.
News & Analysis
Kering and Alibaba Join Forces in Battle Against Counterfeits
As part of the agreement, Kering has dropped a lawsuit against Alibaba and agreed instead to co-operate on safeguarding their intellectual property rights.
Kering and Alibaba Join Forces in Battle Against Counterfeits
As part of the agreement, Kering has dropped a lawsuit against Alibaba and agreed instead to co-operate on safeguarding their intellectual property rights.
News & Analysis
Paytm Culls 85,000 Sellers in Bid to Avoid Fakes and Build Consumer Trust
Paytm Mall, the latest entrant into India’s online retailing market, de-listed thousands of suspect sellers from its platform to avoid backer Alibaba's reputation as a haven for fakes.
Paytm Culls 85,000 Sellers in Bid to Avoid Fakes and Build Consumer Trust
Paytm Mall, the latest entrant into India’s online retailing market, de-listed thousands of suspect sellers from its platform to avoid backer Alibaba's reputation as a haven for fakes.
Retail
Amazon to Expand Counterfeit Removal Program in Overture to Sellers
The move reflects Amazon's efforts to court increasingly important third-party sellers.
Amazon to Expand Counterfeit Removal Program in Overture to Sellers
The move reflects Amazon's efforts to court increasingly important third-party sellers.
China
Alibaba's Jack Ma Wants Serious Jail Time for Counterfeiters
In an open letter, Ma said enforcement had been too lax and the authorities should raise maximum prison sentences and other penalties to deter illegal profiteers.
Alibaba's Jack Ma Wants Serious Jail Time for Counterfeiters
In an open letter, Ma said enforcement had been too lax and the authorities should raise maximum prison sentences and other penalties to deter illegal profiteers.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.