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• [New] The globally e-commerce business, that includes fashion brands, is expected to reach a value of $21 trillion by 2030 owing to the growing usage of social media and online platforms. Orion Market Research
• [New] Every year, Amazon's Wardrobe Refresh sale for apparel, beauty, accessories and related products provides users with an opportunity to upgrade their fashion with the latest styles from top and popular brands. HerZindagi
• [New] In 2025 and beyond, sustainability will continue to shape the future of fashion, with consumers and brands alike recognizing the importance of making choices that benefit the planet and future generations. TodayUS
• [New] M&S, which currently has 565 stores, said it plans to have 600 stores by 2028, comprising 420 bigger food stores and 180 full clothing, home and food stores. Manchester Evening News
• [New] Executives of designer fashion brands had hoped at the start of the year for a US-led turnaround, after improvements over the end-of-year holiday season, but by mid-February signs of weakening demand in the US began to emerge. The Business of Fashion
• With personal care, beauty, and wellness categories particularly exposed to global supply challenges, actionable insights are essential to minimize risk, protect margins, and maintain shopper trust in an increasingly price-sensitive environment. NIQ
• By 2026, clothing sold in the European Union will require a digital product passport, part of a broader initiative to make fashion traceable, recyclable, and environmentally responsible by 2030. Focus on Travel News - ftnnews.com
• The beauty industry - including skin care, cosmetics, hair care, fragrances, and personal care - is expected to be valued at more than $758 billion in 2025. Shopify
• Middle East and Africa: Untapped Potential: The Middle East and Africa present untapped potential for beaded jewelry as awareness of fashion trends increases. MarkWide Research
• The growth of the fashion industry is estimated to be 4.8% every year through 2026, which means the clothing industry will increase by 26% in total by 2026, resulting in a 15% CO2 emissions. Sci-Tech Today
• In February, France passed a groundbreaking law banning PFAS from certain consumer products - such as cosmetics, clothing textiles and ski wax - starting in 2026. SWI Swissinfo.ch
• The deal - which took three years to negotiate - will make it easier for UK firms to export some goods including whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports to the UK. BBC News
• Growing Demand in Emerging Markets: Emerging markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and Latin America, offer significant growth opportunities due to the expanding cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. MarkWide Research
• Executives of designer fashion brands had hoped at the start of the year for a U.S.-led turnaround, after improvements over the end-of-year holiday season, but by mid-February signs of weakening demand in the U.S. began to emerge. Yahoo Finance
• The cosmetic regulation under the FDA has assisted cosmetic companies and produces to protect consumers from health risks linked with the usage of cosmetic products marketed in Canada. Towards Packaging
• British businesses will gain from reduced tariffs on their exports to India, including prominent products like whisky, gin, cosmetics, advanced medical devices, sophisticated machinery, and lamb. IAS EXPRESS
• Other goods with reduced tariffs, which will make trade cheaper for businesses and Indian consumers, include salmon, chocolate, biscuits and cosmetics. The Grocer
• India will cut tariffs across 90% of British product lines, including cosmetics, lamb, salmon, soft drinks, chocolate and biscuits, as well as medical devices, aircraft parts and electrical machinery. Yahoo News
• Tariffs will be reduced on British exports including cosmetics, medical devices, aerospace parts, lamb, salmon, chocolate, and biscuits. Al Jazeera

Last updated: 09 June 2025