France’s consumer watchdog has fined British fast-fashion retailer Boohoo €2.3 million ($2.69 million) for deceptive practices, including misleading discounts and improper product labelling. The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) said 40% of the Continue Reading
Oracle, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Zscaler join forces to support major cybersecurity leadership summit in Kochi Kerala is set to make a significant mark on India’s cybersecurity landscape as some of the world’s biggest technology companies come together to support the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, to be held on September 5 at […]Continue Reading
JD Sports Fashion has brought Yeezy footwear back to US physical retail, marking the brand’s first return to brick-and-mortar stores since Adidas ended its partnership with rapper Ye in 2022. The British sportswear retailer began selling selected Yeezy styles on August 13 through its US website and participating stores. The range includes men’s and women’s […]Continue Reading
Bio-tech company WTRLSS has launched a digital dyeing technology aimed at transforming the $100 billion global denim industry by cutting water use in the dyeing and finishing process by up to 99.99%. The company says its technology reduces water consumption from around 75 litres per pair of jeans to just two tablespoons, while also cutting […]Continue Reading
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has dropped its lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena against Nike after the sportswear company handed over a large volume of information requested as part of an investigation into its treatment of white employees and job applicants. U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the […]Continue Reading
Depop and Spotify have announced an exclusive partnership that brings together music and secondhand fashion through a collaboration with six artists — Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola. The partnership launched Tuesday with an artist-curated Spotify playlist, followed by curated fashion edits on Depop on Wednesday. The Continue Reading
StockX’s latest annual report, Big Facts: Brands Making Moves, reveals a diverse resale market during the first half of 2026, with sneaker revivals, football and demand for both new and pre-owned products shaping consumer trends. Sales data from January through June showed Saucony overtaking Asics as the fastest-growing sneaker brand, recording a 239% increase in […]Continue Reading
The Manappuram Unique Times Women Excellence Award celebrated the achievements of outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions in media field. The award ceremony was held on August 9, 2026, at Le Méridien Kochi, recognizing women who have emerged as symbols of determination, leadership, and professional excellence. The awards were presented by Shri V. P. […]Continue Reading
The Ministry of Finance on Saturday clarified that consumers will not face transaction charges for using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), amid discussions over the possible introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR). The government said all person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, while the vast majority of merchant transactions will also continue Continue Reading
French fashion brand Lacoste has reportedly paid €9.9 million to the French Ministry of Finance following a tax reassessment, according to L’Informé. The dispute reportedly began four years ago and involved the group’s holding company, which oversees subsidiaries in France and international markets including Germany, Asia and the United States. The initial reassessment was Continue Reading



















