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The EU Council Greenlights Historic EU-Mercosur Trade Partnership
An interim agreement aimed at reducing tariffs between the EU and the South American bloc will remain in…
Italy Takes Aim at Ultra-Fast Fashion With New Levy
The Italian Senate passed the 2026 "Budget Act," which introduces a new levy on extra-EU parcels valued at…
Paris Court Rejects France’s Bid to Block Shein
The government had sought to block the website due to illegal items listed on its marketplace, following…
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EU Approves 3-Euro Fee on Small Parcels, Targeting Shein and Temu
The measure aims to curb a flood of low-value Chinese imports and level the playing field for EU retailers.
Rosewood Opens Ski Resort Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin
The luxury resort is located in within popular French ski destination Courchevel 1850.
French Retail Groups Take Legal Action Against Shein Over Product Safety, Unfair Competition
A dozen federations and 100 brands, including Monoprix and Promod, are joining forces in an unprecedented…
EU Moves to End Duty-free Small Parcels, Targeting Ultra-fast Fashion Players Shein and Temu
Echoing the U.S. closure of the de minimis loophole, the EU will accelerate a customs crackdown and impose…
EXCLUSIVE: JOD, a Natural Skin Care Brand With Stick Format, Is Fundraising
A minority investment by beauty, tech and brand development experts values JOD at 5 million euros.
How U.S. Tariffs Will Impact the French Beauty Industry in 2026
Export sales of 620 million euros could be lost and 10,900 jobs directly or indirectly threatened.
Will There Ever Be a Movement as Big as Art Deco? France’s Sèvres & Mobilier National Thinks So
Hervé Lemoine, chairman of the national decorative arts and furniture institution, defines the ongoing…
After Sweeping Europe, This Clean Nail Brand Is Coming for Sephora U.S.
Combining its pro heritage and clean formulations, Manucurist wants to be nail care's next big thing.
Bernard Arnault Speaks Out Against Proposed Wealth Tax
The LVMH chief believes such a tax is "an offense that is deadly to our economy."
Pimkie Faces Legal, Industry Backlash Over Controversial Shein Deal
Pimkie's founders and former owners, the Mulliez family, are citing breach of sale terms to sue the French…
Shein Officially Launches Xcelerator Program; 22 Industry Organizations Hit Back
The French retailer Pimkie will enter a joint venture for a Shein line, while 22 fashion industry federations…
Daniel Crémieux, Founder of French Preppy Brand, Dead at 87
The designer and merchant died at his home in Aix-en-Provence, France, on Friday.