THE WHAT? UK retail sales fell unexpectedly in May, according to a report published by the Financial Times, as consumers spent more on going out than staying in. THE DETAILS The Office for National Statistics data revealed a dip of 1.4 percent, versus the expected 1.6 percent rise. The decline was driven by food stores,…
THE WHAT? Kylie Jenner has previewed a redesigned version of her infamous Lip Kits via social media, according to a report published by Teen Vogue. THE DETAILS The reality TV star posted on Instagram, “Meet the new lip kit. Lightweight, smudge resistant, 8-hour wear. #comingsoon” The pale pink shade chosen for the redesign aligns with…
THE WHAT? Molton Brown has unveiled a Return, Recycle, Reward scheme aimed at ensuring that every component of its packaging is transformed and given new life. THE DETAILS The personal care brand is encouraging customers to bring their empties back to stores, where they will be collected for recycling and sent to a partner recycyling…
THE WHAT? The centrepiece of London’s flagship shopping street, Oxford Circus is to be transformed into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster Council. The new piazzas will become ‘London’s front door’, the local authority said and will be the subject of an international design competition. THE DETAILS Works are due to…
THE WHAT? LVMH and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation and develop new cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions. THE DETAILS The collaboration will assist the luxury brand conglomerate’s human talent by providing new AI and machine learning technologies that will improve business operations by enhancing demand forecasting and inventory optimization as well…
THE WHAT? Shiseido has chosen 10 recipients, for its 14th Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant – each will receive ¥1 million. THE DETAILS The grant sets no age limit for application and covers a wide range of research fields. Recipients can use the funds in supportive activities for life events, such as maternity leave and…
