M&S Cropped Knit, Abbott Lingo Glucose Sensor, WW Menopause Program

Marks & Spencer has added a lightweight, cropped knit to its autumn lineup that the retailer is promoting as a seasonal essential, while two health and wellness firms have released new consumer offerings aimed at personalized monitoring and menopause support. The AirYarn Crew Neck Button Front Cropped Cardigan, priced at 30, is being marketed as a versatile layering piece for transitional weather. Separately, Abbott introduced the Lingo biosensor, a two week wearable that provides real time glucose readings, and WeightWatchers launched a targeted program for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.

Marks & Spencer says the cardigan is made from its AirYarn fabric, which the company describes as light, breathable and soft. The cropped silhouette features a crew neck and button front, and is offered in a seasonally prominent colour that the retailer says has appeared broadly on runways and social media. The design is positioned as easily paired with high waisted jeans, skirts or tailored trousers for casual or work settings and as an accessible price point for shoppers updating wardrobes for autumn.

Retailers have leaned into cropped knits this season as a...