Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches

Rebecca Morelle,Science Editor and Alison Francis,Senior Science Journalist Chris Damant/Bernwood Ecology About half of all churches in England have bats in them It’s a job that can only be done under the cover of darkness. As night falls, the bat hunters make their way amongst the gravestones of Guestwick Church in Norfolk. The creaking door…

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Barbour’s collab trail continues, latest link-up is with Levi’s

Published October 30, 2025 As they’re two international “titans of functional design”, US denim giant Levi’s and British heritage brand Barbour were surely destined one day to work together. Image: Levi’s x Barbour And that time has come with the Levi’s x Barbour transatlantic collaboration “honouring over 170 years of shared heritage, craftsmanship, and adventure”.  It’s a bond that…

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Mytheresa extends resale partnership with Vestiaire Collective

Published October 30, 2025 Mytheresa is further expanding its collaboration with Vestiaire Collective, launched in 2021. The Munich-based luxury platform and the French luxury second-hand marketplace will also offer a menswear resale service in future. The Munich-based luxury platform and the second-hand marketplace for luxury fashion will also offer a menswear resale service in future….

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Columbia Sportswear earnings slashed, sales inch forward on sluggish US market

Published October 30, 2025 Columbia Sportswear Company announced on Thursday third-quarter sales rose 1 percent to $943.4 million, with international sales offsetting a decline in U.S. sales.  Columbia Sportswear The Portland, Oregon-based company said sales in its U.S. market fell 4% to $546.7 million. Internationally, Latin America and Asia Pacific revenues rose 6% to $143.5 million; Europe,…

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Amazon beats cloud growth estimates

By Reuters Published October 30, 2025 Amazon.com forecast quarterly revenue largely below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, hurt by a weaker retail business as strong demand for its cloud services as businesses continue to spend relentlessly on artificial intelligence. Reuters The massive cloud demand is helping the tech company ease the pressure from weaker growth…

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