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Antonio De Matteis opens Pitti Uomo 108 with a call for resilience

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 17, 2025 Launching the 108th edition of Pitti Uomo, Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine, struck a chord of optimism. Speaking to exhibitors in Florence, he described the event as “a powerful act of courage”—a collective statement of faith in the strength of fashion. Antonio De Matteis […]

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Amazon’s corporate workforce may shrink as AI takes over routine tasks

By Reuters Published June 17, 2025 Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon‘s total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, CEO of the online retailer said in a note to employees on Tuesday. Reuters Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce by automating routine and repetitive tasks, and industry leaders

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Italian leather consortium Cuoio di Toscana celebrates 40 years and expands its European market share

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 17, 2025 Cuoio di Toscana, Italy’s leading outsole leather consortium, will mark its 40th anniversary in 2025 with a special event in the gardens of the Four Seasons Hotel in Florence. The celebration includes a scientific presentation by Professor Gustavo Adrian Defeo of CTC Ars Tictoria, unveiling new

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Swiss brand Cellcosmet plans India market entry

Swiss cosmetics and skincare brand Cellcosmet is exploring entering the Indian market to reach shoppers across the country. The business is currently in discussions concerning distribution opportunities.   Cellcosmet retails premium skincare goods for men and women – Cellcosmet- Facebook Cellcosmet’s CEO Tancrede Amacker met with Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal while Goyal was on a

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Softbank-backed Lenskart said to near filing for $1 billion IPO

By Bloomberg Published June 17, 2025 Softbank Group Corp.-backed Lenskart Solutions Pvt, India’s largest eyewear maker, is preparing to file preliminary documents in the coming weeks for an initial public offering that may fetch about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Lenskart- Facebook Lenskart is preparing to submit a draft red herring

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Poundland to shut 68 stores, switch to zero rents at hundreds more

The new owner of value retailer Poundland said Tuesday it will close 68 stores and two distribution centres, as well as axeing sales of frozen foods and online sales. Photo: Sandra Halliday But it has been reported that it’s likely to boost its clothing offer, particularly womenswear. Gordon Brothers said the moves are “intended to

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LuisaViaRoma, THEBS.com and Camera Buyer Italia launch Italy’s first luxury marketplace

Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 17, 2025 Luisaviaroma, THEBS.com and Camera Buyer Italia (CBI) have set up a strategic partnership to create the first genuine Italian luxury e-marketplace. The goal of this new digital platform is to transform Italy’s fragmented high-end distribution landscape into a unified and globally competitive ecosystem. For decades, the creative,

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Kering’s François-Henri Pinault steps aside, remains board chairman

By AFP Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 17, 2025 François-Henri Pinault, 63, who has been at the helm of luxury group Kering since 2005, will step aside and relinquish the operational running of the group founded by his father François. In recent years, Kering has been negatively affected by the woes of its leading

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After pop-up test, Miniso opens permanent store at Liberty Romford

Miniso’s UK expansion continues apace in June. Not one opening but three, with the latest landing for the Chinese variety retailer taking place at Liberty Romford. And the Redical-owned shopping centre has already proven a fertile patch for the brand as the new store replaces a successful pop-up that first launched last December. Adding to

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