(IN BRIEF) M&S is bringing back its Big Fun-raiser from 4 to 13 June 2026 to support YoungMinds, its headline charity partner focused on young people’s mental health. The nationwide campaign will involve M&S colleagues, customers, stores and support centres … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Abigail Ampofo, at-till donations, Big Fun-raiser, charity Christmas cards, charity cycling challenge, charity partnership, colleague fundraising, community fundraising, customer donations, Doodle Boy Kidswear, Farmhouse Loaves, Guy Humphrey, June 2026 fundraising campaign, Land’s End to John O’Groats, M&S, M&S Colleagues and Customers Unite Across the UK for 2026 Big Fun-Raiser in Aid of YoungMinds, M&S Colleagues Take on UK-Wide Cycle Challenge to Raise Funds for YoungMinds Mental Health Services, M&S Sweet Briar, M&S Targets £7 Million for YoungMinds as Big Fun-Raiser Returns Across UK Stores and Support Centres, Marks and Spencer, mental health awareness, mental health charity, parents and carers, Parents Helpline, Sparks, Sparks app, support centres, Together We’ve Got This, UK fundraising, UK stores, young people’s mental health, YoungMinds, youth mental health
(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has launched SYM ALPHA™ Think Tank, a new co-creation and insight platform for selected partners in its Scent & Care segment. The platform focuses on Generation Alpha, estimated at around 2.5 billion people globally in 2026, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged AI validation, behavioral insights, brand experiences, Cheryl Morano, co-creation platform, consumer culture, consumer fragrance, consumer insights, cultural intelligence, early-stage validation, formats, fragrance innovation, future-ready innovation, Gen Alpha, Generation Alpha, generational intelligence, go-to-market decisions, identity, innovation strategy, market relevance, Paula Limena, Product Development, R&D focus, Rituals, Scent & Care, sensory co-creation, strategic partners, SYM ALPHA, SYM ALPHA Think Tank, Symrise, Symrise AG, Symrise Introduces New Co-Creation Platform to Turn Generation Alpha Insights Into Faster Innovation Decisions, Symrise Launches SYM ALPHA™ Think Tank to Help Brands Build Products for Generation Alpha, Symrise Scales Generation Alpha Insight Platform to Strengthen Product Development Across Scent & Care, Symrise Uses Cultural Intelligence and Sensory Co-Creation to Help Brands Prepare for Future Consumers, textures
(IN BRIEF) Unilever plans to invest $270 million in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, scheduled to open by spring 2029. The facility will become a major R&D hub for the company’s personal care, beauty and wellbeing … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI-powered innovation, artificial intelligence, Beauty and Wellbeing Product Development, beauty innovation, Biosciences, Cleansing, Connecticut, consumer goods innovation, consumer insights, fragrance development, Global Innovation Centre, Herrish Patel, human performance lab, microbiome, Ned Lamont, neuroscience, New Haven, packaging innovation, personal care, Personal Care and Wellbeing in New Haven, Personal Care North America, polycultural skin and hair centre of excellence, Product Development, quantum capabilities, R&D, research and development, Richard Slater, science-led innovation, skin biology, skin care, skin-brain axis, Trumbull Connecticut, U.S. investment, Unilever, Unilever Chief Research and Development Officer, Unilever Expands U.S. R&D Footprint with AI-Powered Global Innovation Centre in Connecticut, Unilever Fragrance House, Unilever Plans New Connecticut Innovation Hub to Accelerate Personal Care, Unilever Strengthens Global R&D Strategy with $270 Million Investment in New Haven Innovation Centre, Unilever to Invest $270 Million in New Global Innovation Centre for Beauty, Unilever USA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Solvay and Pantys have agreed to a new three-year partnership that will expand their work in menstrual health, inclusion and verified social impact. Building on a collaboration that began in 2017, the partnership connects Solvay’s sustainable chemistry and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Healthcare, News, Society
Tagged Amni® Soul Eco, Coatis Business Unit, community programs, Corporate Social Responsibility, education programs, Emily Ewell, FemTech, health and well-being, high-performance textiles, Inclusion, Inclusion and Community Well-Being, inclusive innovation, incontinence care, menstrual health, Pantys, Pantys and Solvay to Scale Social Credits Model for Health, Philippe Kehren, product donations, reusable underwear, S&P Global registry, social credits, social impact measurement, Solvay, Solvay and Pantys Advance Three-Year Partnership Combining Sustainable Textiles with Measurable Social Outcomes, Solvay and Pantys Build New Social Impact Framework for Menstrual Health and Inclusion Programs, sustainable chemistry, sustainable textiles, traceability, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, verified social impact, Vulnerable Communities, W+ Standard, WOCAN, Women’s Health
(IN BRIEF) Lindex and BASF have partnered to introduce recycled polyamide materials into the lingerie sector using BASF’s loopamid® technology. The recycled polyamide 6 material is produced entirely from textile waste and is designed to support textile-to-textile recycling while maintaining … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anna-Karin Dahlberg, apparel industry, BASF, circular economy, circular fashion, circular materials, Dag Wiebelhaus, elastane recycling, fashion industry, Fashion Industry Circularity Efforts Expand as Lindex Introduces Recycled Polyamide Lingerie Initiative, fashion sustainability, Global Recycled Standard, Gothenburg, GRS certification, Lindex, Lindex and BASF Collaborate on Circular Polyamide Solutions for Sustainable Lingerie Production, Lindex and BASF Expand Circular Fashion Collaboration with Recycled Polyamide for Lingerie, lingerie sector, loopamid, Ludwigshafen, polyamide 6, post-consumer waste, post-industrial waste, recycled fibers, recycled polyamide, recycled textiles, sustainable fashion, sustainable lingerie, sustainable materials, textile innovation, textile waste, textile-to-textile recycling, virgin material reduction
(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has partnered with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design to launch a limited-edition collection reimagining four classic audio products through a refined monochrome design approach. Combining Bang & Olufsen’s expertise in aluminium craftsmanship and premium sound technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic innovation, aluminium craftsmanship, audio technology, Bang & Olufsen, Bang & Olufsen and Fragment Design collaborate on luxury monochrome reinterpretation of classic audio products, Beolab 28, Beoplay H100, Beosound A1, Beosound Shape, Beosystem 9000c, consumer electronics, Danish design, Fragment Design, Fragment Design reimagines Bang & Olufsen audio icons in exclusive global design collaboration, high-end audio, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Industrial Design, Isetan Shinjuku, Japanese streetwear, lifestyle technology, limited edition collection, luxury audio, luxury electronics, monochrome design, Nasdaq Copenhagen, premium sound, Tokyo
(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica showcased an integrated scientific ecosystem spanning the full eye care continuum at ARVO 2026. The company combined capabilities from Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Espansione to demonstrate how advanced imaging, AI-powered analytics, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies can support … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, France, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged AI diagnostics, artificial intelligence, ARVO 2026, clinical research, diabetic retinopathy, digital ophthalmology, espansione, Essilor Stellest, EssilorLuxottica, EssilorLuxottica Expands Vision Science and Medical Technology Integration Through ARVO Showcase, EssilorLuxottica Presents Integrated AI-Driven Eye Care Ecosystem at ARVO 2026, Ettore Mosca, eye care innovation, eye-light platform, healthcare technology, Heidelberg Engineering, Leonardo learning ecosystem, Medical Technologies, multimodal imaging, myopia management, Norbert Gorny, OCT imaging, Olga Prenat, ophthalmic research, ophthalmology, photobiomodulation, RetinAI, retinal imaging, retinal therapy, vision care, vision science
(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has agreed to acquire a fully automated 437,000 square foot fashion distribution hub in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as part of its strategy to double online Fashion, Home and Beauty sales over the long term. The former … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ASOS, automated distribution centre, customer delivery, digital retail, distribution network, ecommerce growth, Fashion Home and Beauty, fashion retail, fulfilment centre, inventory management, John Lyttle, Lichfield, logistics hub, M&S, M&S Invests in New Staffordshire Fulfilment Centre to Accelerate Online Fashion Growth Strategy, M&S Targets Faster Online Fashion Delivery with New Automated Distribution Hub in Lichfield, Marks and Spencer, omnichannel retail, online fashion, online sales, retail logistics, retail transformation, Staffordshire, supply chain transformation, UK retail, warehouse automation, Warehouse Operations
(IN BRIEF) modAlgae, a startup originating from the University of Groningen, has been selected as one of the top ten finalists in the Academic Startup Competition 2026. The company, founded in 2024, develops microalgae-derived glycogen for sustainable skincare applications, building … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged Academic Startup Competition, biotech startup, Future Tech Ventures, glycogen, Groningen Based Startup modAlgae Recognised for Innovation in Sustainable Skincare Technology, IFG, Marc van der Maarel, Mariska van der Hoek, microalgae, modAlgae, modAlgae Earns Spot Among Leading Academic Startups and Prepares for US Innovation Programme, NOM, personal care innovation, research commercialization, RUG Ventures, startup funding, sustainable skincare, Triade, University of Groningen
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a programmable monomaterial solution for athletic shoes that combines performance, sustainability, and recyclability. Instead of using multiple materials, the new approach uses a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer structured with ribs and ridges to create different … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged athletic shoes, Christof Hübner, circular economy, Circular Plastics Economy CCPE, Fraunhofer Develops Programmable Monomaterial Concept to Transform Athletic Shoe Design and Recycling, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT, Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, Fraunhofer Society, materials science, Maximilian Wende, monomaterial, New Fraunhofer Research Demonstrates Single-Material Shoe Design Combining Advanced Functionality and Circular Recycling Potential, polyester, programmable materials, PUMA, pyrolysis, recycling technology, sustainable materials, thermoplastic copolyester elastomer, ZiProMat project
(IN BRIEF) PUMA reported a solid start to 2026 despite a slight decline in sales, with first-quarter revenue reaching €1.86 billion, down 1.0% on a currency-adjusted basis. The performance was supported by inventory clearance efforts, which also contributed to an … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Americas, Arthur Hoeld, Asia Pacific, cost efficiency programme, direct-to-consumer, DTC, E-Commerce, EBIT growth, EMEA, FIFA World Cup 2026™, financial performance, Free cash flow, Greater China, gross profit margin, HYROX, inventory clearance, Net debt, NITRO footwear, PUMA Maintains 2026 Outlook Following Stable Start Driven by Operational Improvements and Cost Efficiency Measures, PUMA SE, PUMA Strengthens Financial Position in Early 2026 While Advancing Strategic Transition Toward Future Growth, Q1 2026 results, Retail Strategy, sportswear industry, wholesale, working capital
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has appointed Mark Langer as its new Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Markus Neubrand, who will step down at the end of April and leave the company later … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Andreas Hubert, Arthur Hoeld, CFO appointment, corporate governance, Douglas AG, executive leadership, finance, global business, Héloïse Temple Boyer, HUGO BOSS AG, Investor Relations, Management Board, Maria Valdes, Mark Langer, Markus Neubrand, Matthias Baeumer, McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble, PUMA Appoints Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Growth Strategy, PUMA Names Experienced Finance Leader Mark Langer as CFO to Support Return to Profitable Growth, PUMA SE
(IN BRIEF) Symrise reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, with only a slight organic sales decline of 0.4 percent despite challenging market conditions, supported by solid performance in its Food & Beverage, Pet Food, and Fragrance segments. Revenue reached approximately … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing
Tagged Asia Pacific, corporate performance, EBITDA, Europe Middle East Africa, financial results, flavors and fragrances, Food and Beverage, fragrance, global markets, Jean Yves Parisot, Latin America, ONE SYM Transformation, Organic sales, pet food, Q1 2026 results, revenue, Scent and Care, Symrise AG, Symrise Maintains 2026 Outlook as Core Segments Support Stable Q1 Performance, Symrise Strengthens Operational Efficiency and Growth Strategy Despite Slight Q1 Sales Decline, Taste Nutrition Health
(IN BRIEF) Burberry and Hunza G have collaborated on a new swimwear capsule collection launching in summer 2026, combining Burberry’s heritage design elements with Hunza G’s signature Original Crinkle™ fabric. The collection features four core silhouettes alongside complementary pieces, all … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alva Claire, British brands, Burberry, Burberry and Hunza G unveil collaborative swimwear capsule blending heritage design with innovative fabric technology, Burberry Check, Daniel Lee, design innovation, fashion collaboration, Georgiana Huddart, Hunza G, luxury fashion, Original Crinkle fabric, Ryan McGinley, Simone Ashley, summer collection, swimwear capsule
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh to deliver advanced supramolecular active ingredient technologies to the beauty and personal care market. The partnership covers key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, and focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged active ingredients, beauty and personal care, Brenntag expands specialty ingredients portfolio through exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh, Brenntag SE, cosmetics industry, distribution agreement, INNOVATION, Jiaheng Zhang, molecular engineering, Shinehigh, skincare, supramolecular technology, Synthrix AI platform, Teresa Harding
(IN BRIEF) Kering has proposed the appointment of Marie-Hélène Chenut and Laurent Kleitman as independent directors to its Board, subject to approval at the May 2026 Annual General Meeting. Both candidates bring extensive experience in the luxury and consumer sectors, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail
Tagged Annual General Meeting, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Chanel, corporate governance, Coty, executive appointments, François-Henri Pinault, independent directors, Jean-Pierre Denis, Kering, Kering Announces Planned Board Changes with New Independent Directors and Leadership Transition, Kering Prepares for Board Renewal with New Appointments and Departure of Long-Serving Director, Laurent Kleitman, leadership, luxury industry, LVMH, Mandarin Oriental, Marie-Hélène Chenut, Parfums Christian Dior, sustainability, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has partnered with Wolt to introduce Wolt+ as a new benefit for members of its Plus loyalty programme, marking the first time the service extends beyond Zalando’s own platform. The initiative allows Plus members in multiple European … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Berlin, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged customer engagement, digital retail, E-Commerce, European markets, food delivery, grocery delivery, Joonas Bieneck, lifestyle platform, local commerce, loyalty program, Olga Batievskaya, online shopping, subscription services, technology partnership, Wolt, Zalando, Zalando Integrates Wolt+ into Plus Membership to Enhance Customer Engagement Beyond Fashion Retail, Zalando Plus, Zalando Strengthens Lifestyle Ecosystem with Addition of Wolt+ to Growing Plus Membership Programme
(IN BRIEF) Kering has unveiled its ReconKering strategy, a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at restoring brand desirability, strengthening operational performance, and positioning the Group for long-term leadership in the evolving luxury market. The strategy combines a renewed focus on traditional … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, brand strategy, Brioni, Capital Markets Day, digital transformation, Dodo, fashion houses, Google, Gucci, Kering, Kering Details Comprehensive Plan to Rebuild Performance and Lead the Future of Luxury, Kering Introduces Strategic Roadmap to Navigate Next Phase of Luxury Industry Evolution, Luca de Meo, luxury industry, Pomellato, Qeelin, ReconKering, Saint Laurent, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kering has formed a strategic partnership with ICCF and acquired a minority stake in the fashion group to support the growth of its flagship brand ICICLE. The collaboration combines ICCF’s deep understanding of the Chinese luxury market with … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged accessories, brand development, Chinese luxury market, craftsmanship, fashion industry, Global Expansion, House of Wonders, ICCF, ICICLE, Kering, Kering Expands House of Wonders Initiative with Investment in ICCF and Focus on ICICLE Global Growth, Kering Launches Strategic Collaboration with ICCF to Develop Next Generation Luxury Brand ICICLE, luxury brands, luxury fashion, minority investment, Paris, ready-to-wear, Shanghai, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has launched the fifth edition of its Design Academy, challenging 100 designers to rethink clothing fit through digital grading and inclusive design practices. In partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, the 16-week program focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged 3D design software, CLO, digital grading, Diversity And Inclusion, emerging designers, fashion innovation, fashion technology, garment design, inclusive fashion, Lara Gesche, size inclusivity, sustainable fashion, VORN The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, Zalando Design Academy, Zalando Design Academy V Focuses on Inclusive Sizing and Digital Innovation to Redefine the Perfect Fit
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