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JD.com reported a 22.4% increase in second-quarter sales, reaching $49.8 billion, as it expands into food delivery and the European market. But net profit fell sharply amid tough competition from Alibaba and Meituan.

Donald Trump threatens tariffs and export bans on countries regulating U.S. tech giants like Meta and Amazon, citing discrimination. The EU’s Digital Markets Act and UK tax policies are among his targets.

Miniso's revenue for the first half of the year totalled 9,393 million yuan (1,126 million euros), marking a 21.1 % increase. Revenue generated in China increased by 11.4 %, while international revenue rose by 21.5 %.

India has sharply criticised the US and the European Union, saying it is being unfairly singled out by them over its Russian oil purchases when they both trade extensively with Moscow despite the war in Ukraine.

Vogue US stirred backlash after publishing a Guess ad with an AI-generated model. Readers, creators, and unions criticized the move, raising new questions about creative labor and the future of image professions.

German fragrance and flavor group Symrise lowered its 2025 organic sales forecast to 3–5% amid weaker global demand. The group cited slowdowns in the U.S. and cost-saving efforts aimed at stabilizing profit margins.

The US and EU have finalised a trade agreement imposing 15% tariffs on goods from all 27 EU countries. The deal includes ₹51.9 lakh crore in EU investments and ₹64.8 lakh crore in American energy purchases.

France's finance minister Eric Lombard and industry minister Marc Ferracci will meet with Italy's business minister Adolfo Urso in Paris on Thursday to seek an "aligned position" on European industry.

Income, organization, relationship with brands, and harassment. A study paints a picture of European creators, caught between ethical aspirations and sometimes unrealistic brand demands.

With a series of photographic exhibitions directly linked to fashion, and the involvement of fashion groups and brands in its streets, Arles is gaining even more of an aura connected to this creative industry.

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.

The Parisian innovation event Viva Technology has changed a lot since its launch in 2016. Robots, drones, and vehicles, once omnipresent, have gradually faded away, as have the metaverses.

Fast fashion is responsible for a significant share of the world’s climate pollution and waste. But among the industry’s top players, some are finally stepping up their efforts to decarbonize.

Spanish luxury house Loewe has awarded Japanese artist Kunimasa Aoki its 2025 Craft Prize, organized by the Loewe Foundation, for his terracotta work “Realm of Living Things 19.” The award includes a €50,000 prize.

Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari discusses the brand's recent Cruise 2026 show in Avignon, the importance of long-term designer relationships, and the company's expansion into cultural branding.

“The Big Short” investor Michael Burry has doubled his Estée Lauder stake to $13.2 million, backing the new CEO’s strategy to recover from weak demand in China, North America, and other key markets.