Shein suppliers accused of labour law abuses

Reports that workers linked to the retailer’s suppliers are forced to endure a 75-hour working week have been levelled at the Chinese company by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye.The report claims a number of staff across six sites in Guangzhou were found to be working extremely long hours with the group’s spokesman saying there was “enormous pressure” on staff to turn clothes around quickly,…

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Nike, Vans and Adidas seen as most authentic brands by Gen Z in the UK

According to a new study, UK consumers aged 16-24 think authenticity is about caring about customers (71%) and a good range of clothes (71%). Being true to their values, being friendly, and caring about their employees are also highly rated among the younger generation (all 66%), however younger audiences in the UK are much more likely to attach importance to factors relating to good corporate…

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Cosmetics chain Rituals records a €544 million turnover in 2017, focuses on further expansion

Following the positive results, the cosmetics retailer wants to focus on its plans to further expand. In May 2018, Rituals announced plans to enter the Asian market. In addition to Europe, the chain is already available in the US, where it operates 15 stores, and in the Middle East, where it has 12 shops.Within the next 10-20 years the retailer aims to be a globally operational brandคำพà¸â€¦

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Top court sides with French taxman against LVMH on legality of 2019 raids

The ruling deals a blow to Bernard Arnault, the company’s chairman and CEO, and the world’s richest man, who had attacked the initial decision by a judge to allow investigators to search several company offices in 2019 amid a tax fraud probe linked to activities in Belgium.Investigators launched the probe arguing LVMH could have tried to avoid taxes by claiming it carried out some operations in…

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Global cross-border e-tail sales rise during and after pandemic

Global-e tracked the growth of cross-border e-tail orders based on over 350 merchants selling to international markets. Some 80% of those merchants were fashion and beauty-focused.It said it has seen an average market recovery of between six and eight weeks from initial lockdowns and the slump in discretionary buying they caused before seeing a rebound to pre-pandemic-style sales figures.

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EU looks for evidence to rein in U.S. tech giants

The outcome could force Facebook, Google , Amazon and Apple to separate their competing businesses, provide rivals access to their data and open up their standards to them.The European Commission, which in February said it was considering legislation against large online platforms acting as gatekeepers, has put out a 600,000-euro (525,672.73 pounds)tender for a study to gather evidence of such …

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Hailee Steinfeld Addresses Josh Allen Engagement Speculation at 2024 Golden Globes

Hailee Steinfeld Gushes About Her Romance With Josh Allen and New Music

Hailee Steinfeld is aca-addressing rumors about her relationship with Josh Allen.

In fact, the Pitch Perfect star broke her silence on speculation that she and the Buffalo Bills quarterback are engaged for the first time while attending the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. (See e…

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Free People's After-Holiday Sale Is Too Good To Be True With Deals Starting at Just $24

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Kate Middleton Receives Well-Wishes From Olivia Munn and More After Sharing Cancer Diagnosis

Blake Lively & More React to Kate Middleton Cancer News

Messages of support are pouring in for Kate Middleton after she announced she is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Celebs such as Olivia Munn and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as well as scores of fans on social media, have publicly expressed their well-wishes for the Pr…

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Jimmy Buffett's Cause of Death Revealed

Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76: Stars Pay Tribute

Jimmy Buffett privately fought a lengthy health battle prior to his death.

Jimmy Buffett's Cause of Death Revealed

The legendary musician, best …

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