As the FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off across the US, Canada, and Mexico this June, Nike and Adidas are poised for a major showdown — not just on the pitch, but in the global sportswear market. With the tournament taking place in its home territory and new CEO Elliot Hill now firmly in […]Continue Reading
France has approved a landmark law to restrict the production, import and sale of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of highly persistent chemicals widely used since the 1940s in non-stick, waterproof and stain-resistant coatings. Often called “forever chemicals” because they take an extremely long time to break down, PFAS have seeped Continue Reading
India is preparing a major revamp of its inflation measurement and policy framework as benign price trends continue, driven by easing food costs and GST reductions. Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) comfort band and even slipped below 2 per cent after June […]Continue Reading
Amazon has announced that it will no longer pursue its commercial drone delivery program in Italy, citing broader business regulatory challenges despite progress with aviation authorities. The company said the decision followed a strategic review of the project, which had been advancing in partnership with Italian aerospace regulators. The move came as a surprise to […]Continue Reading
The fashion landscape of 2025 is ushering in a fresh wave of creativity, inclusivity, and innovation, with designers embracing bold colours, oversized silhouettes, and eco-friendly materials. Vibrant neon tones, electric blues, and fiery reds are dominating wardrobes, while sustainability continues to move from trend to lifestyle, inspiring timeless, earth-conscious Continue Reading
Fashion group Tendam and the University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) have released a pioneering study assessing the consumer carbon footprint of fashion e-commerce, offering new data-driven insights into the environmental impact of online shopping. Titled Consumer Carbon Footprint of Fashion E-Commerce, the research was led by the Tendam Sustainability Lab Continue Reading
Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the United States as mounting debt and softer-than-expected sales strain its finances, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg News. The move is described as a last resort, coming amid cautious consumer spending on non-essential luxury goods […]Continue Reading
French fashion group SMCP is accelerating its expansion in Latin America by strengthening the regional presence of its contemporary label Sandro, with two new stores opening this month and more planned in the coming year. The move underscores SMCP’s strategy to tap into high-potential international markets through selective retail growth and local partnerships. On December Continue Reading
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury has awarded $40 million in compensatory damages against Johnson & Johnson in a talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuit involving two long-term users of the company’s baby powder products. The four-week trial was brought by plaintiffs Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz, who developed ovarian cancer after decades of using talc-based baby […]Continue Reading
The grand opening of the JVK Motors showroom at Vyttila, Kochi, was held successfully on December 16, marking the official entry of the Bahrain-based Al Namal Group into the Indian market. The initiative to launch JVK Motors in India was led by Dr. Varghese Kurian, Chairman of the Al Namal Group, one of the largest […]Continue Reading



















