Scientists urge EPA not to weaken ethylene oxide emissions standards
Scientists, clinicians and residents of communities near medical device sterilization plants called for the EPA not to weaken its oversight of ethylene oxide in a public hearing. Continue reading →
Macy’s reset: Bloomingdale’s momentum, beauty bets and the new department store model
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Spotify On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by senior beauty reporter Emily Jensen to unpack Macy’s latest earnings and what they signal for the future of department stores amid the Saks bankruptcy....
Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week draws global attention again as China bounces back
In this week’s Luxury Briefing, I interview designer Susan Fang ahead of her Shanghai Fashion Week show, as local presenting brands focus on a variety of growth strategies. Also, an HSBC forecast for 2026 luxury growth; executive moves at Carven, Valentino and Kering; and news to know. For...
Glossy Pop Newsletter: Alix Earle’s CEO says Reale Actives prepared for a mixed response to the brand launch
There were two things that could be all but certain when Alix Earle finally launched her brand on March 31: that it would sell out — which it did, in a matter of hours — and that it would be picked apart. After much speculation, Reale Actives debuted on Tuesday morning with four products: a...Friday Squid Blogging: Jurassic Fish Chokes on Squid
Here’s a fossil of a 150-million year old fish that choked to death on a belemnite rostrum: the hard, internal shell of an extinct, squid-like animal. Original paper. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered....
Premium over mass: how the ski market is reinventing itself
Toni Sailer Sports autumn/winter 2025/26 collection Credits: Toni Sailer Sports As tulips begin to bloom in the valleys and trees start to bud, the winter high season returns to the mountains. At Easter, snow enthusiasts travel to the mountains one last time to enjoy the final runs of the...
FW26 trend: Statement dressing, ‘80’s style from Balmain, McCartney and more
Credits: 80's Statement Dressing ©Launchmetrics/spotlight On the FW 26 runways, designers showed a renewed interest in the bold silhouettes of the 1980s, reflecting a broader shift toward statement dressing. The decade’s defining styles, jewel-toned colors, strong shoulders on blazers and...
FMC again rejects Maersk petition to waive notice period for emergency fuel surcharge
The unanimous decision prevents the carrier from immediately implementing the fee, which is meant to help recoup fuel costs on US trades that have been driven higher due to the war with Iran. Continue reading →
Charleston looking for retailer shippers to revive port’s growth
The port’s chief executive said his agency will do more to attract large retail BCOs to reverse lost market share, while also investing in non-container projects. Continue reading →