Mondelez fights alleged packaging rip-offs by Aldi

Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:22 pm

Mondelez is taking legal action against Aldi over claims that the discount chain shamelessly copied the packaging of its popular snacks—including Oreo, Wheat Thins and Nutter Butter—to the point where trademarks are being thrown around like confetti at a parade.

theepochtimes.com / Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Alleged Trademark Infringement

cbsnews.com / Aldi accused by Oreo maker Mondelez of copying its packaging

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Victoria’s Secret Website Down Following Security Incident

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 1:21 pm

Victoria’s Secret temporarily took down its U.S. website due to a reported security incident, leaving scant details on whether it was cyber or ransomware related. Customers are left to wonder if even their favorite lingerie has its vulnerabilities in the digital age.

cnbc.com / Victoria's Secret U.S. website is down as lingerie seller addresses 'security incident'

cbsnews.com / Victoria's Secret takes down U.S. website after "security incident"

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #retailers #security #victoria-s-secret #website-down

e.l.f. Acquires Hailey Bieber’s Skincare Brand in $1B Deal

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:22 am

In a dazzling beauty industry move, e.l.f. Beauty has secured a $1 billion acquisition of Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand. Amid solo celebrations and stylish soirées, the deal underscores the growing clout of celebrity-backed beauty empires in a fiercely competitive market.

pagesix.com / Hailey Bieber reaches billionaire status after signing massive deal for Rhode

pagesix.com / Hailey Bieber celebrates her $1B beauty deal at dinner — sans Justin Bieber

cnbc.com / Analysts are bullish on E.l.f. Beauty after takeover of Hailey Bieber's Rhode

go.com / e.l.f. cosmetics acquires Hailey Bieber's rhode beauty brand for $1 billion

cbsnews.com / E.l.f. Beauty calls Hailey Bieber an industry disruptor amid Rhode sale

cnn.com / Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand rhode just sold to e.l.f. for $1 billion - CNN

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Victoria’s Secret Website Crashes Amid Security Incident Concerns

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 3:23 pm

Shoppers were left in the lurch as Victoria’s Secret’s website experienced an extended outage following a security breach. The incident has raised serious questions about the company’s cyber defenses, forcing the retailer to scramble for solutions and leave both customers and critics scratching their heads.

foxbusiness.com / Victoria's Secret shuts down website, some in-store services after 'security incident'

nypost.com / Victoria’s Secret website down in mysterious dayslong crash

bloomberg.com / Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) Website Down in Dayslong Unexplained Outage - Bloomberg.com

cnn.com / Victoria’s Secret takes down its website after a security incident - CNN

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Skittles reformulates candy recipe amid health concerns debate

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 2:22 pm

Facing mounting public health critiques, Skittles has dropped titanium dioxide—a controversial additive linked to DNA damage—from its formula. The confectionery giant insists that the move aligns with U.S. safety compliance, marking a rare, recipe-altering response to consumer and activist pressure.

foxnews.com / Popular rainbow candy just got a major ingredient change as Skittles drops additive

nypost.com / Skittles drops additive as popular rainbow candy makes major ingredient change

oann.com / Skittles removes color additive from candies identified by RFK Jr. as a ‘toxin’

bloomberg.com / Skittles Removes Controversial Additive Targeted by RFK Jr. - Bloomberg.com

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Retailers hit hard by return policy exploitation scams

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:22 am

Retailers are reeling as crafty shoppers exploit liberal return policies to scam billions from companies. From wardrobing to “bricking” tactics, these loopholes are forcing businesses to tighten controls while consumers continue to perfect the art of the return.

foxbusiness.com / Empty boxes and missing parts: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies

nypost.com / How shoppers are exploiting return policies — and costing retailers billions

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #crime #legal #market #retailers