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By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 They’re the internet’s latest obsession—beauty dupes that promise luxury looks for a fraction of the price. But behind the viral appeal lies a growing health concern. Dupe cosmetics see rising popularity among French consumers. – Shutterstock Imitation skincare and makeup products, designed to mimic […]

In UK retail, especially fashion and sport retail, the big are getting bigger and Next is enthusiastically embracing the supersize trend. The company has just opened its brand new flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex — and it’s big. In fact, at 83,000 sq ft, the expansive new space marks one of the

By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Danish jewelry maker Pandora is exploring ways to restructure its business in China, according to two people familiar with the matter, following years of declining sales both online and in stores. Pandora considers licensing assets in China amid market slump. – Reuters The world’s largest jeweler by volume is

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 French beauty retailer Nocibé is introducing a fresh in-store concept at Westfield La Défense, placing wellness services—like facials, head spas, and nail care—at the heart of its strategy to stand out in today’s evolving beauty market. Spanning 320 square meters, the new boutique blends experience-driven retail

Fast Retailing’s nine-month and Q3 results this week showed its star Uniqlo chain is continuing its strong performance, albeit facing a tough market in China. But what about its other brands? Theory At youth brand GU, in the three months through May 2025 (that is, Q3) revenue rose to ¥90.4 billion (€527bn/£454bn/US$615), up 4.1%, while

By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Giorgio Armani, founder of the iconic Italian fashion house bearing his name, marked his 91st birthday on Friday with a message confirming his return in September, following a recent health issue that forced him to miss the Milan and Paris fashion shows. At 91, Giorgio Armani promises comeback in

Lifestyle and womenswear brand Club L London is seeing strong international growth and has just announced the opening of a German-language website. Club L London It went live on Thursday, with the “strategic move” coming after a period of exceptional international growth that has seen “triple-digit year-on-year increases across key markets, including a 300% uplift

A footfall report from MRI Software this week has already told us that visitor traffic to UK stores was weak in June. And on Friday another report — this time from the BRC-Sensormatic — went further. Photo: Sandra Halliday The report was headlined “Too hot to shop” and it underlined the dilemma facing UK stores

It’s official. American giant Ulta Beauty is the new owner of British premium chain Space NK. The companies announced the news on Thursday saying Ulta acquired the business from long-term Space NK owner Manzanita Capital. Financial terms of the cash transaction weren’t disclosed. Space NK But there was speculation that it would have been higher

Digital fashion resale platform Depop is dropping into the gaming world with a new collaboration that brings fashion and skateboarding culture together “like never before”. As part of the video game franchise launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Depop “is stepping inside the game, offering players new ways to express their style