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Retail

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.

Retail

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs

Swiss watch exports grew 3.3 percent in December  driven by a surge in shipments to the US following a reduction in tariffs.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs

Swiss watch exports grew 3.3 percent in December  driven by a surge in shipments to the US following a reduction in tariffs.


Direct-to-Consumer

Allbirds to Close Remaining US Stores

The footwear maker will keep two outlet stores open and redirect its focus to e-commerce and wholesale as its losses mount.

Direct-to-Consumer

Allbirds to Close Remaining US Stores

The footwear maker will keep two outlet stores open and redirect its focus to e-commerce and wholesale as its losses mount.


Retail

Birkenstock Targets Double-Digit Growth in Updated Strategy

The footwear company hopes to generate $1.2 billion in incremental revenue over the next three fiscal year.

Retail

Birkenstock Targets Double-Digit Growth in Updated Strategy

The footwear company hopes to generate $1.2 billion in incremental revenue over the next three fiscal year.


Retail

Amazon, LVMH and Chanel Added to Key Saks Bankruptcy Committee

The 10-member panel also includes a labour union representing Saks store workers, Zegna Group, Kering Americas and Brookfield Properties Retail.

Retail

Amazon, LVMH and Chanel Added to Key Saks Bankruptcy Committee

The 10-member panel also includes a labour union representing Saks store workers, Zegna Group, Kering Americas and Brookfield Properties Retail.


Retail

Levi Strauss Beats Quarterly Results Estimates on Strong Denim Demand

The company said it will fully offset the impacts of US import tariffs through the year helped by pricing strategies.

Retail

Levi Strauss Beats Quarterly Results Estimates on Strong Denim Demand

The company said it will fully offset the impacts of US import tariffs through the year helped by pricing strategies.


Sports

On Names Frank Sluis as CFO

Sluis is taking the reins on the company’s finances as Martin Hoffman continues his transition as the company’s full-chief executive.

Sports

On Names Frank Sluis as CFO

Sluis is taking the reins on the company’s finances as Martin Hoffman continues his transition as the company’s full-chief executive.


Beauty

Boots CEO Ornella Barra Steps Down

Ornella Barra is stepping down after leading the UK drug store chain for almost a decade.

Beauty

Boots CEO Ornella Barra Steps Down

Ornella Barra is stepping down after leading the UK drug store chain for almost a decade.


Luxury

LVMH Drives Luxury Stocks Down After Results Disappoint

The French group said sales in the key Chinese market grew in the quarter, but the results ‍were less encouraging than expected in the ​wake of more upbeat comments on China from Richemont and Burberry ‍earlier this month.

Luxury

LVMH Drives Luxury Stocks Down After Results Disappoint

The French group said sales in the key Chinese market grew in the quarter, but the results ‍were less encouraging than expected in the ​wake of more upbeat comments on China from Richemont and Burberry ‍earlier this month.


Beauty

M.ph by Mary Phillips Appoints CEO From Ouai

Hannah Beals has been appointed to lead the early-stage makeup artistry label, which launched August 2025.

Beauty

M.ph by Mary Phillips Appoints CEO From Ouai

Hannah Beals has been appointed to lead the early-stage makeup artistry label, which launched August 2025.


Retail

Sydney Sweeney Launches Lingerie Line Syrn

The ‘Euphoria’ actress made a splash earlier this week scaling the Hollywood sign and strewing it with bras ahead of the launch of her new brand.

Retail

Sydney Sweeney Launches Lingerie Line Syrn

The ‘Euphoria’ actress made a splash earlier this week scaling the Hollywood sign and strewing it with bras ahead of the launch of her new brand.


Marketing

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetise Global Fan Base

Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.

Marketing

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetise Global Fan Base

Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.