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Zalando builds a cross‑category Beauty hub with AI tools, creator Boards and live content as it expands to 14 European markets

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is rapidly scaling its Beauty business with curated assortments, creator-led content and AI-powered tools that mirror how customers shop across categories. Seventy-six percent of users already buy from multiple propositions, so features like Mix and Match and … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Acquires PUcore’s Optical Division to Boost Innovation and Sustainable Lens Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the optical assets of South Korea’s PUcore, including its R&D unit, production facility, and sales office, along with a portfolio of IP related to high index monomer development. The acquisition … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Unveils EcoBeautyScore on NIVEA and Eucerin Sites to Highlight Product Footprints

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has implemented the EcoBeautyScore—a collaborative, data‑driven A‑to‑E rating system—on NIVEA and Eucerin product pages to enhance consumer transparency around environmental impact. Created with more than 70 industry partners, the score evaluates 16 sustainability dimensions. NIVEA’s Face Care … Read the full press release

M&S Debuts Fashion Wholesale Partnership with David Jones in Australia

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched its first international wholesale fashion partnership with Australia’s David Jones, offering bestselling Womenswear, Menswear, and Lingerie in 24 stores and online. This move builds on M&S’s omnichannel growth strategy—combining franchise expertise, marketplace presence, and targeted … Read the full press release

NIVEA Unveils Global Campaign to Break the Silence on Loneliness and Ignite Empathy

(IN BRIEF) NIVEA’s new “We are not alone in feeling alone” campaign confronts global loneliness by pairing a striking short film—featuring a humanoid alien whose transformation into a human symbolizes the power of empathy—with educational resources and a comprehensive study … Read the full press release

IKEA Expands Global Menu with Local Flavors and Sustainable Dishes

(IN BRIEF) IKEA continues its long-standing commitment to making food an integral part of the store experience, blending Swedish roots with regional flavors at accessible prices. Ingka Group’s Food division, led by Lorena Lourido Gomez, highlights five “local hero” dishes—Belgian … Read the full press release

Explore Zalando’s AR Fulfilment Tour to See How Fashion Orders Flow Through Our High-Tech Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Zalando and ZEOS have launched an AR app that transports users through every phase of Zalando’s fulfilment process—from receiving and stowing to picking, sorting, packing, and handling returns. Powered by ZalOS software, AI routing, and TORU robots, the … Read the full press release

BREAKING NEWS: New Podcast “Spreading the Good BUZZ” Hosted by Josh and Heidi Case Launches July 7th with Explosive Global Reach and a Mission to Transform Lives Through Hope and Community in Recovery

Sober.Buzz along with @SoberBuzzToken on Instagram are Impacting and Changing Lives Around the World with Real, Raw, Authentic Content is now a Member of the NXC Podcast Network Family which Further Expands Its Ability for “Spreading the Good BUZZ”  (IN … Read the full press release

M&S Invests £300 Million in 37 New, Extended and Refreshed Stores Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer is fast-tracking its store refresh and expansion strategy by committing over £300 million to open 16 new outlets, extend nine existing stores and fully renew 12 sites during the current financial year. All locations will … Read the full press release

Zalando Gains EU Approval and Tops 90% Stake in ABOUT YOU with €6.50 Offer

(IN BRIEF) Zalando SE has secured clearance from the European Commission for its voluntary takeover offer and related share purchase agreements concerning ABOUT YOU Holding SE, clearing the last regulatory hurdles for the transaction. The deal will be settled on … Read the full press release

Celebrating 20+ Years: M&S and ABP Linden Crown Champions in Core, Aberdeen Angus, and Wagyu Showdown

(IN BRIEF) M&S and ABP Linden celebrated their over-20-year partnership by hosting the inaugural ABP Linden Steak Challenge at Dungannon. The event, open to beef suppliers and families, highlighted how genetics, feed, welfare, processing, and butchery combine to create superior … Read the full press release

Lumene Automates Tube Packaging with Stora Enso’s Sustainable Wraparound System

(IN BRIEF) Lumene Group has implemented Stora Enso’s Österbergs W50 wraparound packaging machine to automate the boxing of its forty tube-based beauty products. This collaboration addresses Lumene’s sustainability targets by delivering recyclable, durable, and user-friendly packaging. Operational benefits include improved … Read the full press release

Unilever to Expand Global Reach by Acquiring Natural Men’s Care Brand Dr Squatch

(IN BRIEF) Unilever will acquire Dr. Squatch from Summit Partners to strengthen its footprint in the fast-growing premium men’s grooming sector. Dr. Squatch, known for its natural soaps, body washes, hair care, deodorants, and colognes, has built a robust direct-to-consumer … Read the full press release

Josh Case, ancien cadre d’ENGIE Amérique du Nord, PDG de Photosol US Renewable Energy et consultant d’EDF Amérique du Nord, engage aujourd’hui toute son énergie dans la lutte contre la dépendance. Alors que la communauté Sober.Buzz croît de manière explosive dans le monde entier, elle annonce lancement, le 7 juillet prochain, du podcast Spreading the Good BUZZ animé par Josh Case.

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Sober.Buzz est une communauté mondiale d’entraide créée par Josh Case, entrepreneur et ancien cadre dirigeant d’ENGIE Amérique du Nord, de Photosol US Renewable Energy et d’Energy Capital Group, qui puise son engagement dans son propre parcours de … Read the full press release

Luxembourg tops European fashion spending at €1 777 per person while Romania lags at €375

(IN BRIEF) NIQ-GfK’s pan-European analysis finds that average per-capita spending on clothing and shoes in 25 countries is €772, with Luxembourg (€1 777), Switzerland (€1 096) and Norway (€1 034) at the top and Romania (€375) at the bottom; fashion … Read the full press release

As Sober.Buzz Community Explodes Its Growth Globally it is Announcing “Spreading the Good BUZZ” Podcast Hosted by Josh Case Debuting July 7th

Sober.Buzz’s Online Store that includes the Exclusive Inspirational Collection by Heidi Case has Launched. Additionally, the much-anticipated Public Sale of the $BUZZ Token begins October 1st. (IN BRIEF) Sober.Buzz, a global recovery-focused community founded by entrepreneur and recovery advocate Josh … Read the full press release

François-Henri Pinault to Remain Chairman as Luca de Meo Takes the Helm as Kering CEO in September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Kering’s Supervisory Board, under Chairman François-Henri Pinault, has approved Luca de Meo as the Group’s next CEO, effective 15 September 2025 pending shareholder ratification. Concurrently, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Daniel Heymann’s contract has been extended until May 2029. … Read the full press release

Nike and LEGO Group Announce Groundbreaking Global Partnership to Inspire Kids with Active and Creative Play

(IN BRIEF) Nike and the LEGO Group have launched an exciting global partnership to inspire active and creative play among children. The collaboration will introduce immersive experiences and co-branded products, such as the LEGO® Nike Dunk set and Nike footwear … Read the full press release

New Research Shows How Skin Bacteria May Impact Stress and Mood, Unveiling a Link Between Skin Health and Mental Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Unilever, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, has revealed a potential link between the skin microbiome and psychological wellbeing. The research found that higher levels of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium, especially on the … Read the full press release

Zalando’s Use of AI and Digital Twins Enhances Speed and Flexibility in Fashion Content Creation

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is enhancing its content creation with AI and digital twin technology, ensuring fast, flexible, and high-quality visuals for a seamless shopping experience. By blending digital innovation with human creativity, Zalando is setting a new standard for the … Read the full press release