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CHENNAI: India’s pet care market is expected to boom from $1 billion in 2022 to $2.5 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of over 15 per cent, as millennial and Gen Z pet owners seek innovative products and services for their pets. Pet care marketers say there is a shift in focus from the traditional pet food segment to a more diversified range of products.”While pet food still accounts for 65% of the market, categories such as supplements, treats, toys, accessories and bowls are on the rise, which is in line with trends seen in mature pet…
If you love long-lasting lipsticks, you probably have a few Huda Beauty liquid matte lipsticks in your makeup bag. Or maybe you’re a fan of their Faux Filter. This beauty brand’s full coverage foundation is known for its outstanding ability to create the perfect complexion. From powders to palettes, Huda Kattan, the beauty mogul behind Huda Beauty, has been a pioneer in the beauty industry for years. And today, she embarks on an exciting new journey with her community. 14 years after launching her iconic beauty brand, Huda is set to unveil her latest venture, “Huda Hotline.” The project marks…
Getty Images By Robin Mowat · Updated July 22, 2024 The WNBA All-Star Weekend game gave players another chance to show off their style. Pre-game attire this season has taken on a more sophisticated vibe, fashion-wise, and Saturday night seemed to be the start of a chic atmosphere. Some players went for a more laid back look, while others opted for a mix of masculinity and femininity. The WNBA team played against the USA team, which ended up winning 117-109. Stylish outfits were a hit not just on the celebrity-filled night, but throughout the weekend. Reese, who plays for Team…
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de Mode has published a tentative calendar for spring/summer 2025, with 70 shows and 38 presentations scheduled. Weinsanto kicks off the week on September 23rd and Louis Vuitton closes it on October 1st.One of the most anticipated shows this week will be Alessandro Michele’s runway debut for Valentino. The designer joined the Roman house in March and presented a surprise resort collection on the last day of Milan Men’s Week in June. Chanel will hold its first ready-to-wear show since Virginie Viard’s departure in June, and Dries Van Noten will show for the…
Former employees of Rainbow Health, a local health and social care provider, are seeking explanations from the board of directors following the organization’s abrupt closure last week.Rainbow Health, which has served and supported the Twin Cities’ LGBTQ+ community for more than 40 years, notified about 80 employees on Thursday that it was closing immediately, and union members said Monday that few reasons have been given since then.”Nobody was prepared,” Ash Tifa, former legal services program coordinator for Rainbow Health, said Monday.According to a news release from the Rainbow Health union, which is represented by SEIU Healthcare of Minnesota and Iowa,…
A new PJ Media report reveals that many rural school districts in Alaska are following their urban counterparts in adopting rules that keep students’ so-called “gender transitions” secret from their parents. According to an article published by an online news outlet earlier this month, seven school districts acknowledged that their transgender policies were inspired by the Alaska Association of State School Boards (AASB), a primarily taxpayer-funded and increasingly left-leaning organization that trains school board members across the state and provides them with funding and resources to implement policies based on its ideology. AASB membership is made up of more than…
Kim Burrell apologized to the LGBTQ community while accepting the Aretha Franklin Icon Award onstage at the Stellar Awards over the weekend, saying she hopes the awards will be an opportunity to “build bridges” in the call for peace. “I want to apologize to the LGBTQ community,” she began, “and give them a big round of applause. I want them to be empowered and know in their hearts that we must all strive to embrace all of God’s people and show God’s love to all. I hope that this award and this moment will be the beginning of building bridges…
Cleo Jones, 24, from Lilongwe, Malawi, recalls feeling more comfortable around girls than boys as a child. Jones came out as queer and non-binary at the age of 15, but her decision was met with harsh rejection from her father, as well as societal attack and prejudice, which led to the couple falling into depression.Since then, Jones has developed a passion for helping others through community work, but one of the toughest challenges they face is a lack of access to healthcare.”When you go to a hospital, discrimination starts at the door, especially for LGBTQ people,” they said.Jones is one…
TS Eliot wrote that the world will not end explosively, but quietly. The unstoppable wave of consumer spending may end with a sudden hit to retailers rather than a complete slamming on the brakes. Consumers may become more open-minded as they realize their savings alone are not enough to keep up with spending and debt puts added pressure on them. And it’s lower-income consumers who may offer the clearest indication of retailers’ future, especially in discretionary spending categories like beauty and apparel. As PYMNTS Intelligence has found and highlighted in a recent column by Karen Webster, 10% of U.S. consumers…
Vice President Kamala Harris. Flickr/Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson Sign up for the Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates and local information delivered straight to your inbox. Since announcing her presidential candidacy, Vice President Kamala Harris has garnered support from LGBTQ leaders and groups, some of whom are reminded of her work on queer issues during her previous tenure. The Vice President’s illustrious public career, which included serving as San Francisco district attorney, California attorney general and U.S. senator before becoming vice president, is inextricably intertwined with the trajectory of LGBTQ rights in recent decades.…