Black-Owned Brands Urge US Consumers Not to Boycott Target Over End of Diversity Efforts

Please don’t boycott Target: That’s the message from Black founders and influencers to consumers about a backlash against the retailer’s decision to end its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. With the US political climate trending right, the Minneapolis-based company announced the move on Friday prompting calls for a boycott of its stores from labor advocacy…

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Worldview: Trade Talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week

🇪🇹 Trade talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week. The 14th edition of the annual designer showcase took place from Jan. 22-26 in the capital Addis Ababa. Seralesti, Dagmawit and skateboarding streetwear brand Kushineta were among the 14 Ethiopian labels presenting their latest collections on the runway alongside designers from Kenya, Cameroon, the Democratic…

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LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways

Stella McCartney is repurchasing the minority stake held by LVMH in the house she founded about five years after the luxury group bought it, LVMH and Stella McCartney said in a statement on Monday. McCartney will continue to advise LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault and the group’s executive team on sustainability issues as a Global…

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Trump to Hold Off on 25% Colombia Tariffs

US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Colombia before abruptly pulling the threat after reaching a deal on the return of deported migrants, a move that rattled global markets in the space of several hours. The White House claimed victory late on Sunday, saying Colombia had “agreed to all of President Trump’s terms” without…

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Pharmacists Urge Regulations Around Online Sale of GLP-1 Drugs

Pharmacies are demanding tougher regulation of the online sale of weight-loss jabs amid a predicted new year’s boom in demand. The National Pharmacy Association, who represent independent community pharmacies, urged the regulator to require greater consultation with patients before dispensing weight-loss jabs and other high-risk medication online. Current rules, the NPA said, “leaves the door…

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