After 20 years, Nicolas Topiol leaves Christian Lacroix; STL takes over
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 4, 2025 Nicolas Topiol is stepping down as…
AI and data power the next chapter of department store evolution
As post-pandemic growth slows, department stores like Galeries Lafayette, Breuninger, and El Palacio de Hierro harness AI, data, and super apps to boost personalization, logistics, and customer loyalty. Source link
Thales executive Alexandra Boucheron to succeed Hermès IR head
By Bloomberg Published October 7, 2025 Hermès is replacing its head of investor relations. The maker of luxury leather goods announced that Carole Dupont-Pietri, who has led investor relations at Hermès International SCA for 11 years, will step down next month. Alexandra Boucheron, who previously oversaw investor relations at defense group Thales SA, will take…
AAFA targets Meta, Alibaba and Shopee in counterfeit crackdown
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published October 7, 2025 US apparel industry leaders urge Washington to take decisive action against counterfeit goods proliferating on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, as well as on AliExpress, Taobao, and Shopee. Shutterstock In a press release, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) accused the five platforms of enabling and…
Hubble captures a galaxy that glows in blue and gold
Stars of all ages are on display in this new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week. This sparkling spiral galaxy is called NGC 6000 and it is located 102 million light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. This galaxy has a glowing yellow center and glittering blue outskirts. The colors reflect differences in the average…
European luxury stocks climb as Gucci, Dior and Bottega Veneta debut new collections
By Reuters Published October 7, 2025 Shares of European luxury players rose on Tuesday, pushing the European luxury index to its highest level since late May this year, as creative debuts at fashion houses and a push for affordability gave investors hope that the sector was set for a gradual comeback. European luxury players see…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9646
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9646, (Wed, Oct 8th) Source link
River Wye pollution prompts UK’s largest environmental lawsuit
Steffan MessengerEnvironment correspondent, BBC Wales BBC The Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The biggest legal claim ever brought in the UK over environmental pollution in the country has been filed at the High Court. Almost 4,000 people have signed up to the lawsuit against major poultry producers and a water…
Logicbroker acquires UK’s Virtualstock ‘to strengthen global leadership in intelligent digital commerce’
Published October 7, 2025 UK-based online retail technology firm Virtualstock has been acquired US multi-vendor commerce solutions provider Logicbroker. Terms weren’t disclosed. Image: Virtualstock Logicbroker said the combined business “will create a new global leader that the world’s largest retailers and brands can work with to support their multi-party commerce orchestration needs”. Combined, they will…
Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world
Sky-watchers across the globe were treated to a supermoon this week, appearing brighter and larger in the evening sky. A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth. This is a special supermoon known by multiple names. It’s called the Hunter’s Moon because…
Move over Amazon Prime Deals Days, Black Friday is still tops in UK – report
Published October 7, 2025 Amazon Prime Deals Days are a big event for UK shoppers, but wait: Black Friday remains the top discount day for hungry bargain hunters, according to research from Sensormatic. While 37% of UK consumers plan to shop on Amazon Prime Deals Days in October, twice as many (79%) plan to shop…
