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US bans imports from 43 more Chinese firms over Uyghur forced labour

The US has placed 43 additional Chinese companies on its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, marking the largest single expansion since its enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced.

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Zalando attributes 20% rise in Q2 group revenue to AI and B2B growth

Zalando has reported a 20.8% increase in group revenue for the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 FY26), thanks to increasing B2B growth and ongoing investments in AI.

Hugo Boss maintains guidance despite Q2 sales and profit drop

Hugo Boss has reported a 10% drop in second-quarter (Q2) sales to €905m (£771.3m) which the group blamed on “continued macroeconomic headwinds”.

Lynda Petherick named New Look CEO 

New Look has announced Lynda Petherick as its next chief executive officer (CEO) alongside a marked recovery in financial performance and plans to invest in technology designed to adapt to changing consumer habits.

BCI and Uzstandard partner to boost cotton standards in Uzbekistan

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and Uzbekistan’s Uzstandard Agency have formalised a partnership to in advancing agricultural standards in Uzbekistan's cotton sector.