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Investigation opened in Italy against Sephora and LVMH for sales to teenagers
Milan, Italy - The Italian competition authority announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). The probe targets its brands Sephora and Benefit for promoting “the early use of adult cosmetics by children and teenagers”, including anti-ageing creams. The authority, the Autorit...
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EU to fine e-commerce platforms importing harmful items
EU states and lawmakers struck a deal Thursday to give the bloc the power to slap fines on online platforms importing unsafe items into the European Union. The measure is part of wide-scale reforms to the EU's customs rules, including an EU-wide handling fee on products bought outside the 27-nation bloc, as Brussels steps up its efforts to stem...
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Global economic update: oil prices fall, stock markets reassured amid Middle East conflict
Paris, France – The latest global economic developments on Wednesday at approximately 8am GMT, as the war in the Middle East enters its 26th day. Oil prices fall Oil prices fell on Wednesday, with Brent dropping below 100 dollars, following Iran's announcement that it would unblock the Strait of Hormuz for ships deemed “non-hostile” and the...
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Live shopping: a digital bazaar just a click away
Teleshopping has not died; it has simply migrated to mobile phones. Live shopping, a blend of live video and instant purchasing, is revolutionising e-commerce. This has prompted tech giants, brands and small boutiques to invest in the format. “One euro starting price... 20 seconds to bid. Three, two, one, go!”. In front of multiple screens, Hugo...
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New evidence in Epstein files prompts renewed focus on modelling industry abuse
The case was previously closed. However, the accusers hope that investigations into Jeffrey Epstein could lead to its reopening. On Thursday, 15 women alleging sexual violence in the modelling industry asked the French judiciary to investigate Gerald Marie, a former executive of the prestigious modelling agency Elite Model Management (Elite)....
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France: Sarenza to open its first physical store
French online footwear and apparel retailer Sarenza is set to open its first physical store on April 8 in Angers, France, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. This first-ever store, named “Sarenza studio”, will be located in the l'Atoll Angers shopping centre. It will offer a selection of womenswear, footwear and accessories. The...
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Stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet
Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's biggest night. Here are some of the top looks: Spring hues Pops of spring color were a welcome sight on the red carpet. Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's...
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Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist
Long coveted for its golden colour, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewellers are transforming ancient amber into trendy pieces for the contemporary consumer. Designers working with the translucent fossil are combining traditional tools like drills, sanders, blasters and power saws with state-of-the-art technology...
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South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations. Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion...
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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion
Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth more than one billion euros, Italian media reported Thursday. The e-commerce giant in December said it had reached an agreement with Italy's tax agency over VAT it should have paid on behalf of third-party sellers. Amazon did not...
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