Jeff Bezos sold Amazon shares worth about $737 million in June
By Reuters Published July 2, 2025 Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos sold shares…
Maison Kitsuné appoints Abigail Smith as creative director
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 25, 2025 More streamlined, more pared-back, and with a more restrained use of its emblematic fox logo — Maison Kitsuné’s recent collections have hinted at a new creative direction. That shift is now confirmed with the official appointment of British designer Abigail Smith as the brand’s new creative…
New KFF-Washington Post Poll Explores Parents’ Vaccine Attitudes, and Confusion Follows ACIP Meeting on Vaccine Recommendations – The Monitor
Featured: New KFF-Washington Post Survey Finds Many Parents Express Doubt and Confusion Over Childhood Vaccine Recommendations The new KFF-Washington Post Survey of Parents takes a deep dive into parents’ views and decisions related to childhood vaccines. The survey finds that while a large majority of parents report following current vaccine guidance and are confident in…
Occupations with Large Shares of Workers Who Rely on Individual Market Coverage
While most working age people get their health insurance through an employer-sponsored plan, the individual market – which is largely made up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces – is also an important source of health insurance coverage for many workers. This is particularly true for people who have jobs that do not offer…
Transaction or basket size? Kiabi and Primark take different routes
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 24, 2025 Is the outlook for the French apparel sector really as bleak as it seems? According to a presentation held on 23 September by Worldpanel by Numerator, the reality may be more nuanced. The firm, which analyzes consumer spending behavior, shared its latest insights into the state…
Pangaia, Sparxell and MTC claim “breakthrough” in world-first bio colour innovation
Published September 25, 2025 A trio of UK-based businesses have come up with what they say is the world’s first plastic-free, toxin-free and fully biodegradable reflective pigment. Pangaia It’s been delivered by a collaboration between University of Cambridge spin-out Sparxell, with one of the UK’s leading independent research and tech organisations the Manufacturing Technology Centre,…
This high-sugar fruit may actually lower diabetes risk
If presented with two snacks, one containing seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams of sugar, choosing the healthier option should be a no-brainer, correct? Well, maybe not. Less sugar is not automatically healthier. For the nearly 100 million adults in the United States who are currently living with prediabetes, a tropical…
Hackett London renews campaign with Carlos Sainz Sr and Jr for Autumn/Winter 2025
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 25, 2025 The British menswear brand once again turns to Spanish talent for its new campaign. Following a first collaboration in March of this year, Hackett London reunites with two leading figures in motorsport — Carlos Sainz Sr and Jr — to unveil its Autumn/Winter 2025 campaign. With…
Cheetahs naturally turned into mummies in caves in Saudi Arabia
One of the cheetah mummies inside the cave it was found in Ahmed Boug et al. 2025/National Centre for Wildlife, Saudi Arabia The mummified remains of seven cheetahs, some dating back thousands of years, have been reported in caves in Saudi Arabia – the first naturally mummified big cats ever found by scientists. Cheetahs (Acinonyx…
H&M’s Q3 profit beats estimates, warns of Q4 margin pressure
By Reuters Published September 25, 2025 Swedish fashion group H&M posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results on Thursday, reporting a sharp rise in operating profit. However, the retailer also warned of rising tariff-related costs and forecasted flat sales in September, indicating continued margin pressure ahead. Sweden’s H&M sees stronger Q3 but flags impact of U.S. tariffs –…
