Must Read: The Estée Lauder Cos., Puig End Merger Talks, War in Iran Is Straining Beauty Indies and Conglomerates
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.The Estée Lauder Cos. and Puig End Merger TalksThe Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential merger, but they have now terminated thoe talks. “Today, we are reiterating our confidence...
ICYMI: Shein Acquires Everlane, Inside SCAD's 2026 Student Runway Show & Roberto Cavalli's New Owner
In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a strawberry lemonade in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your chocolate croissant.Related: Shein Reportedly (and...J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually. Continue reading →Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool
The technology supports the grocer's quality inspectors in its distribution centers, Chief Supply Chain Officer Evan Rainwater said. Continue reading →What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery
The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said at Home Delivery World 2026. Continue reading →
Akamai Joins Growing Chorus of Vendors Betting Big on Secure Enterprise Browsers
When Akamai announced its LayerX acquisition, the company joined a growing list of vendors adding secure enterprise browsers to their product portfolios. Continue reading →
SMC accepts amivantamab and lazertinib for EGFR-positive lung cancer
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Rybrevant (amivantamab) in combination with Lazcluze (lazertinib) for use within NHS Scotland as a first-line treatment for adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying common EGFR mutations. The decision applies to...
Dangerous or useful? Motorized scooters debate takes over California college campuses
Top Takeaways Fresno State will enforce a complete ban on electric scooters on campus starting this fall after analyzing campus safety data. Some students say universities should crack down on the use of e-scooters on college campuses, citing unsafe riding behaviors. Others, meanwhile, say...
Equity advocates to ask California court to suspend billions in school construction funding
Top Takeaways Plaintiffs in Rodriguez v. State of California argue that the state’s match for modernizing schools denies low-wealth districts a fair share of funding. They want to suspend state modernization funding until the court rules on the merits of their case. An injunction might...