Global craze for Hello Kitty and rivals reshapes pop culture
The piece tracks Hello Kitty born Kitty White and similar icons like Kumamon Funassyi Doraemon Rilakkuma Pikachu and Youkai Watch. It notes origins in Japan licensing, merchandising, and cross border appeal with U.S. markets and viral Internet attention. It highlights Sanrio Puroland Kumamoto Funabashi Funassyi and Nintendo tied phenomena and sales milestones.
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Los Angeles Times
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Kitty White
London
Jeans face longest decline as athleisure reshapes fashion
Jeans makers acknowledge women's jeans sales dipped amid the athleisure trend. Levi Strauss and VF Corp. roll out stretchier denim and jogger styles while retailers shift to active wear. Analysts warn the rebound is uncertain as consumers favor gym wear over traditional denim.
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Levi's
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James Dean
Marlon Brando
Jordache
NPD
Gence
U.S
J.C. Penney
VF Corp
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Lee Jeans
James Curleigh
Jennifer Romanello
Rockville Centre
N.Y
Scotland independence risks hit whisky and trade
The debate over an independent Scotland warns of EU membership loss and new export duties for whisky. Projections show 9 of 10 bottles sold overseas worth 7.1 billion, with North Sea oil revenues debated and future funding pools discussed.
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Darling
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Scottish
National Institute For Economic and Social Research
Charles MacLean
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