Birkenstock lifts sales outlook as on demand boost for clogs and shoes
By Reuters Published September 25, 2025 German sandal maker Birkenstock on Thursday raised its expectations…
Expert tells farmers to prepare for the worst as virus spreads
Malcolm PriorBBC News rural affairs producer PA Media Bird flu outbreaks across UK farms has led to a mandatory housing order being brought in The bird flu virus infecting farm flocks across the UK could be the most infectious yet, the government’s former top expert in avian virology has warned. The Pirbright Institute’s Professor Ian…
Gap returns to Covent Garden with flagship store
Published November 6, 2025 Gap is back in London’s Covent Garden with what it says is a “reimagined flagship experience” and the newly renovated store marks an “era of retail growth and renewed confidence in the UK”. Gap, Covent Garden, London It’s opening Friday as part of its deal with Next, which handles the brand…
Poll: Support for Extending the Expiring Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Remains High, But Dips Among Republicans and MAGA Supporters as Shutdown Continues and Partisanship Takes Hold
As the government shutdown continues, public support remains high for extending the enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, with three quarters (74%) of the public in favor of extending them, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. The expiring tax credits are a central issue in the ongoing…
UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The UK is facing a long, drawn-out flu season, the boss of the NHS in England is warning. Sir Jim Mackey said there is “no doubt” this winter will be one of the toughest the health service has faced. It comes as flu rates have started climbing early this year,…
France ramps up pressure on EU to investigate Shein over sex dolls, weapons
By Reuters Published November 6, 2025 France on Thursday increased pressure on the European Union to launch a formal investigation into Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein over the sale of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its marketplace. Shein logo and French flag in this illustration taken November 5, 2025 – REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration France…
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs in on Health Care Debate and Government Shutdown
Key Takeaways On October 1st the U.S. federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep it funded. Now in its sixth week, the shutdown marks the longest lapse in federal funding in U.S. history. Congress remains at a standstill over whether to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced…
Coty shares jump on forecast for second-half growth recovery
By Bloomberg Published November 6, 2025 Coty Inc. shares jumped after the beauty company reiterated its forecast for like-for-like sales to recover in the second half of its fiscal year and said business in the current quarter will be stronger than in the prior three months. Gucci Beauty is of Coty’s portfolio labels – Gucci…
Travel: the fashion industry’s new source of inspiration
Published November 6, 2025 Travel is no longer just about getting away from it all. For Gen Z, it has become a means of self-expression. A study conducted by Skyscanner in July 2025 reveals that 85% of this generation believe that travel directly influences their personal style, compared with 74% across all generations. DR This…
Zalando happy as Q3’s key numbers rise, M&S and DFB link-ups key for B2B and B2C
Published November 6, 2025 Zalando in Q3 “sustained its profitable growth trajectory”, the German e-tail giant said on Thursday. And although not all of its numbers headed upwards, management was clearly happy with the direction of travel. Zalando It reported gross merchandise volume (GMV) growth of 21.6% to €4.2 billion and revenue growth of 26.5%…
Astronomers discover dying stars eating their planets
A new study from astronomers at UCL (University College London) and the University of Warwick suggests that aging stars may be destroying the giant planets orbiting closest to them. When stars like the Sun exhaust their hydrogen fuel, they begin to cool and expand, transforming into red giants. For our Sun, this dramatic phase is…
