Zara is unveiling its new cosmetics line, which will go under the generic name of Zara Beauty, worldwide today. It will be featured in the brand's stores as a new section, so joining the Zara Woman, Man and Kids sections, and will be available to purchase online from 12 May in all of Europe, the US, Canada, China, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, for gradual subsequent rollout everywhere else. In addition, customers can discover the entire collection by means of an immersive experience, complete with personalised beauty tips, which will be available in 22 stores (see Annex I).

The coronavirus pandemic has shown without doubt that a professional textile service is of crucial significance to the health-care sector. Thanks to their certified hygienic processes, textile-care companies can guarantee safety and reliably ensure supplies in their region. Accordingly, hygiene is one of the top themes at Texcare International in November 2021. Other focal points include sustainability with regard to the circular economy, smart solutions using artificial intelligence and digital customer contacts. At the end of the year, Texcare is being held at the right time to discuss future-oriented business models.

Esquel Group is now listed on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) website as a signatory, among seven other companies from Hong Kong (as of April 2021). The group signed the WEPs at the end of last year, in a pivotal step towards the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in line with the Group’s commitment in that area.

Riri Group’s gaze looks to the future once more, offering a line of accessories where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. This is the scenario spawning the new SS 2022 collection; a range of innovative proposals each representing a different emotional response to the pandemic, an attempt to interpret the emotions, needs and desires of consumers in the coming years.