US and EU commit to links aimed at boosting AI safety and risk research

The European Union and United States put out a joint statement Friday affirming a desire to increase cooperation over artificial intelligence — including in relation to AI safety and governance — as well as, more broadly, talking up an intent to collaborate across a number of other tech issues, such as developing standards for digital […]

Where does Israel get its weapons?

By David Gritten Western governments are coming under growing pressure to halt arms sales to Israel over how it is waging the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel is a major weapons exporter, but its military has been heavily reliant on imported aircraft, guided bombs and missiles to conduct what experts have described […]

Space NK owner mulls full or partial sale

Is Space NK about to be put up for sale? Possibly, according to a news report this week that said owner Manzanita Capital is targeting a £300 million to £400 million value for the upscale beauty chain. The company invested in the firm 22 years ago and has recently been in talks to hire bankers […]

Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester). Selfridges The concept has been available in the London flagship for some time but its space there has now been expanded and covers 1,000 sq ft, three times its […]

The Body Shop France goes into receivership

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 5, 2024 The Body Shop France was placed in receivership on Thursday April 4 by the Paris trade court, according to a report by BFM Business. The British cosmetics retailer, still struggling after being bought by German investment fund Aurelius at the end of 2023, filed for suspension of […]

Receiver-held Naf Naf calls for tenders to find investors

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 5, 2024 French women’s ready-to-wear retailer Naf Naf, which went into receivership last September, told the AFP agency on Thursday that it will issue a call for tenders on Friday, seeking investors interested in buying a full or partial stake in the company. Naf Naf belongs to the SY […]