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Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits

(This Aug. 22 story has been corrected to fix the emissions savings figure to 314,805 tons from 49,578 tons, in paragraph 16 and changes tonnes to metric tons in paragraph 14) By Helen Reid LONDON (

Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Triathlon-France and Britain victorious in thrilling Paris races

France and Britain hogged the Olympic triathlon spotlight as Cassandre Beaugrand delivered a decisive gold for the hosts in the women's race while Alex Yee pipped New

Olympics-Triathlon-France and Britain victorious in thrilling Paris races
Environment|Europe|Sports

Olympics-Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels

Organisers will decide on Wednesday at 4am (0200 GMT) if Paris Olympics' triathlon competitions can go ahead later in the day after the men's event was postponed on

Olympics-Triathlon-Men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels
Arts|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Olympics-Women athletes say the work isn't over after Olympics gender parity

Women athletes taking part in a fashion show in Paris to mark gender parity at the Olympics welcomed the Games reaching that milestone but said more work needs to be

Olympics-Women athletes say the work isn't over after Olympics gender parity
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

End of tax loophole risks dimming Shein's IPO appeal, investors say

Moves by authorities in the European Union and elsewhere to end tax breaks for low-value parcels threaten Shein's profitability and risk denting the fast fashion

End of tax loophole risks dimming Shein's IPO appeal, investors say
Sports

Athletics-Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best in London

American Noah Lyles proved once again that he can back up his fighting talk with strong performances on the track when he ran a personal best to secure 100 metres

Athletics-Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best in London
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold

Cobblestones, steep stone steps, powerful river currents and a strong France squad are among the challenges facing some of the fittest athletes in the world in Paris

Olympics-Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
Business

European, US retailers absorb Red Sea shock, wary of hiking prices

Carrying more stock, switching to suppliers nearer to consumers and reducing dependence on China are tactics European and U.S. retailers used to build more resilient

European, US retailers absorb Red Sea shock, wary of hiking prices
Business|Lifestyle

Adidas plots to swerve Samba slump

As Adidas aims to build on hot demand for its three-striped white and black Samba and multi-coloured Gazelle sneakers, it's also taking steps to prevent the shoes from

Adidas plots to swerve Samba slump
Business

Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics spend as marketing ramps up

Nike is spending more on this Olympics than any previous Games, top executives said on Friday, as the U.S. sportswear brand embarks on a marketing push it hopes will

Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics spend as marketing ramps up
Business

Adidas posts first loss in 30 years but sticks to dividend

German sportswear giant Adidas posted its first loss in more than 30 years in 2023 on Wednesday as CEO Bjorn Gulden works to turn the brand around

Adidas posts first loss in 30 years but sticks to dividend
Business

In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports

As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year's Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such as breaking,

In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports
Business|Economy

Fast fashion retailer Shein hikes prices ahead of IPO

Fast fashion retailer Shein, known for its China-made $5 tops and $10 dresses, has hiked prices by over a third on some core products, in a move likely to boost

Fast fashion retailer Shein hikes prices ahead of IPO
Business|Environment|News|Technology

Norway's wealth fund backs bid for PepsiCo biodiversity risk assessment

Norway's sovereign wealth fund plans to back a shareholder proposal demanding PepsiCo conduct a biodiversity risk assessment to gauge how vulnerable the soft drink and

Norway's wealth fund backs bid for PepsiCo biodiversity risk assessment
Business|News|Technology

Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is courting brands like toothpaste conglomerate Colgate-Palmolive and toymaker Hasbro as it tries to sell more household names on

Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too

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