Amazon is planning one of its biggest cloud investments yet as it goes big down under
Amazon to invest AU$20 billion in Australia between now and 2029 New data centers in…
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
A gene-editing approach called prime editing could one day help treat many illnesses by turning faulty genes into healthy ones. However, the technique sometimes introduces small mistakes into DNA, which can occasionally be harmful. Researchers at MIT have now discovered a way to significantly reduce these errors by altering the key proteins that drive the…
Designating English as the Official Language of the United States Could Impact Millions with Limited English Proficiency
Introduction On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. This marks the first time in the country’s history that the U.S. has declared an official language at the federal level. Although the Order does not by itself trigger changes in services provided…
Hat-trick of collabs see Topman, Christian Jeffery, A-Cold-Wall tackle New Yorks Jets, Chicago Bears and Arsenal
Published October 10, 2025 Sports and fashion have always made good team mates when it comes to collaborations so it’s no surprise that three of them have arrived at the retail/promotional turnstiles at once. New York Jets’ Andre Cisco and Will McDonald So let’s start with a re-energised Topman that sees the menswear brand partnering…
Paris department store workers to protest over Shein store
By Reuters Published October 10, 2025 Workers at Parisian department store BHV were set to go on strike on Friday to protest against management and its deal with Shein which would give the fast-fashion retailer a permanent space on the seventh floor. The historic façade of BHV in Paris BHV owner Société des Grands Magasins…
Gold’s record run creates new rulebooks for investors
By Reuters Published October 10, 2025 Investors are testing well-established views about gold, which is surging to new records, as an AI-driven stocks rally and red-hot bitcoin force a rethink of what’s driving one of the world’s oldest asset classes. Gold often appears as a particularly attractive investment in times of uncertainty Gold topped $4,000…
Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly delivers an “Ow!” that prompts you to pull back before…
Undiz launches new, more modern, and experiential store concept “Blush by Undiz”
Published October 10, 2025 “Blush by Undiz” is the name of the new store concept from lingerie brand Undiz, founded in 2007 and part of the Etam Group. The project, spearheaded by the brand’s managing director Marie Delahaie, forms part of Undiz’s redefinition strategy which it began in 2024. The first Blush by Undiz stores…
Who is AltMat, the Indian sustainable company in which H&M Group is investing?
Published October 10, 2025 H&M Group has become an investor in the Indian company AltMat (Alternative Materials), which specialises in turning agricultural waste into textile products using a technology that combines technical and chemical processes. With this commitment, the Swedish group- owner of H&M, COS, Weekday and Arket– aims to bolster its sustainability credentials. Shikha…
Why brands are hyping well-worn, heritage hand-me downs
By Bloomberg Published October 10, 2025 Although it took until October, fall has finally arrived in New York City. The signs are everywhere: The streets no longer harbour that rich, gourmet cheese aroma of rotting garbage. Everyone says they’re excited to make dinner plans, but no one has an open evening until November. High school kids…
Better Cotton launches new on-product labelling for consumers
Published October 10, 2025 Better Cotton is introducing new on-product labelling in stores to certify to consumers the proportion of BCI cotton contained in each item and will adopt the name ‘BCI Cotton.’ BCI Cotton Since its launch sixteen years ago, BCI has built a network of 1.4 million approved cotton growers worldwide, supported in…
