Feeling Off- It Could Be ‘Ambient’ Stress

Americans’ mental health tanked during the first year of the pandemic. More than 36% of U.S. adults experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression in August 2020, according to the U.S.…

A New Study Links Rising Temperatures to an Increased Risk of Suicide

Suicide rates tend to rise during months with above-normal temperatures, according to a study published Monday that offers a new understanding of the potential link between climate change and mental…

Conscious consumerism is key for UK prestige beauty says NPD

With that in mind, NPD UK said on Wednesday that sustainability remains the key topic in the prestige beauty market “and will shape brand strategy for years to come”.The market…

New online course explores royal fashion through the years

The course, called a History of Royal Fashion, explores the style secrets of British kings and queens over 500 years. It looks at the power-dressing Tudors, fashion-conscious Stuarts, and the…

Pure London joins Togetherband by Bottletop to boost sustainability

The next edition of Pure London at Olympia from 16-18 July again showcases Sustainable Destination, a carefully curated selection of conscious exhibitors “leading the way in addressing their environmental and…

India plans foreign investment rule changes that could hit Amazon

The government discussions coincide with a growing number of complaints from India’s brick-and-mortar retailers, which have for years accused Amazon and Walmart Inc-controlled Flipkart of creating complex structures to bypass…

UK is biggest online exporter in Europe – Ipsos

A survey of 34,000 people from 31 countries conducted by Ipso on behalf of PayPal revealed that 14% of global online shoppers have bought goods from the UK in the…

Coats profits rise as Industrial unit proves strong

The UK-listed firm said revenue rose 2% currency-neutral to $1,457m but fell 1% on a reported basis, although it was up 1% on an organic basis. Coats saw continued solid…