The News In Brief

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.