Kering to sell beauty unit to L'Oreal for $4.66 billion
Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for 4 billion…
Gold flakes expose the secret forces binding our world together
When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call “nature’s invisible glue.” Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a fast and simple way to observe these hidden forces that hold the tiniest objects in the universe together. By combining gold,…
Thames Water given lowest one star rating for repeated sewage spills
Thames Water has been given a one star rating for its poor environmental performance by the Environment Agency (EA) in 2024, as part of a scathing assessment of England’s water companies. All but one of the nine English water and sewerage companies were rated as “requiring improvement” – or worse – by the EA, in…
UFC 321: Nathaniel Wood – the British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD & anxiety
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. READ MORE: ‘Never be afraid to go doctors’ – Wood on ‘living nightmare’ OCD If you have been impacted by issues discussed in this article, then please visit the BBC…
Aspinal ambassadors the Spencer sisters co-create bag duo, front new campaign
Published October 23, 2025 Aspinal of London’s ongoing link-up with in-demand models/socialites the Spencer sisters has resulted in a new launch with a pair of exclusive evening bags, “designed by the sisters to be worn throughout the festive season”. Aspinal of London Brand ambassadors Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have been modelling since 2020…
Unilever sees growth in key beauty ops in Q3
Published October 23, 2025 Consumer goods giant Unilever talked of “broad-based growth” and being “on track for [the] full-year outlook” in its Q3 trading statement issued on Thursday. Hourglass What that meant for the multinational giant is underlying sales growth (USG) of 3.9% to €14.7 billion for the company as a whole. That’s better than…
Sentaler marks 16 years with retail tour
Published October 22, 2025 Canadian luxury outerwear brand Sentaler is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary with its largest retail expansion to date — unveiling new seasonal boutiques in New York City and Toronto, alongside the brand’s first-ever U.S. “Suite Sixteen” Trunk Show Tour at select Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons locations. Sentaler marks 16 years with…
Psycho Bunny taps Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson as new brand ambassador
Published October 22, 2025 Premium menswear brand Psycho Bunny has tapped Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson as its newest brand ambassador, marking the brand’s first foray into the hockey world. Psycho Bunny taps Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson as new brand ambassador. – Psycho Bunny As part of the partnership, Hutson will appear in upcoming Psycho…
Salomon opens first California store in West Hollywood
Published October 22, 2025 French sportswear brand Salomon is planting roots on the West Coast with the opening of its first California retail store in West Hollywood. Salomon opens first West Coast store in West Hollywood. – Salomon Located at 8620 Melrose Avenue, the new space will serve as a hub for the brand’s rapidly…
Oracle Critical Patch Update, October 2025 Security Update Review
Oracle released its third quarterly edition of this year’s Critical Patch Update. The update received patches for 374 security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities addressed in this update impact more than one product. These patches address vulnerabilities in various product families, including third-party components in Oracle products. In this quarterly Oracle Critical Patch Update, Oracle…
Oofos appoints new co-CEOs – FashionNetwork USA
Published October 22, 2025 U.S. footwear brand Oofos on Wednesday announced the appointment of co-founder Lou Panaccione and footwear expert Angel Martinez to the roles of co-chief executive officers. Oofos As co-CEOs, Martinez will oversee brand, product creation, sales, and marketing, while Panaccione will focus on product development, operations, supply chain, finance, and culture. The…
