French textile and clothing exports decline in H1 2025 as Asian imports rise
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 10, 2025 In the first six months of…
Trader Joe’s creates retail buzz around its totes
By Bloomberg Published November 5, 2025 On an October afternoon, a delivery of new bags arriving at a store in midtown Manhattan was driving fashionistas wild. But it wasn’t fresh supplies of Hermes SCA’s Birkin, Chanel’s 25, or even The Row’s Margaux. The bag in question cost $2.99 and is sold by grocery store Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s…
Emily Ratajkowski returns for high-profile Kurt Geiger festive campaign
Published November 5, 2025 Kurt Geiger is one of many brands launching their festive season campaigns this week and it’s clearly aiming to stand out from the crowd. Kurt Geiger It said: “Let them eat cake. And drink champagne. And drip in jewels. This holiday season, Kurt Geiger channels the opulence of Marie Antoinette reimagined as the…
Birds, not wind, brought life to Iceland’s youngest island
When the volcanic island of Surtsey emerged from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it presented scientists with a rare natural experiment: a chance to watch life begin on untouched land. For many years, ecologists assumed that plants reached remote islands mainly through special traits that allowed long-distance travel, such as fruits that attract birds…
Scientists shocked to find E. coli spreads as fast as the swine flu
New research has revealed that Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut, can spread through populations at a rate comparable to the swine flu. For the first time, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, the University of Helsinki, Aalto University in Finland, and their collaborators…
Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air
Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a clear connection between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the amount of allergens and bacterial toxins known as endotoxins found indoors. The team discovered that when pest control successfully reduced cockroach numbers, both allergen and endotoxin levels dropped sharply. These results indicate that eliminating…
Primark powers ahead in US, owner hints at standalone spin-off for business
Published November 4, 2025 Primark’s owner Associated British Foods released results for the year to 13 September on Tuesday and also hinted that Primark might one day be operated as a separate business. Primark More of that later. First, those results. ABF group revenue was down 3% at £19.459 billion and pre-tax profit fell 26%…
Seven SGM-operated Galeries Lafayette stores in France will be renamed amid Shein launch
Published November 4, 2025 In France, the Galeries Lafayette group made its position clear as soon as the Société des Grands Magasins announced its plan to introduce ultra-fast-fashion brand Shein into five regional Galeries Lafayette stores that SGM has operated for several years. After weeks of negotiations, and on the eve of Shein taking up…
Scientists uncover the secret triggers of ‘impossible’ earthquakes
Earthquakes in places like Utah (USA), Soultz-sous-Forêts (France), and Groningen (the Netherlands) seem puzzling to scientists because, according to geological theory, they shouldn’t be possible. In these regions, the shallow layers of the Earth’s crust are thought to behave in a way that strengthens faults when they begin to move. Textbooks suggest that this strengthening…
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeds estimates at $856 million in Q2 FY26
Published November 4, 2025 Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeded estimates and totalled $856 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The business’ net loss rose to $34 million, compared to net income of $42 million a year prior. Michael Kors’ Regent Street flagship store – Michael Kors “We are encouraged…
David Beckham gets his knighthood in Victoria’s debut menswear design
Published November 4, 2025 We’re used to seeing celebrities on the red carpet, but on Tuesday David and Victoria Beckham were on just about the reddest carpet out there — at Windsor Castle as the ex-footballer and superstar received his knighthood. Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham. Photo courtesy of @victoriabeckham Coming on the same…
