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Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.

Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.


Retail

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split

The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.

Retail

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split

The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.


Global Markets

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes

The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.

Global Markets

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes

The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.


Beauty

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push

Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.

Beauty

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push

Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.


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Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.

Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.


Beauty

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending

The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.

Beauty

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending

The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.


Beauty

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO

The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.

Beauty

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO

The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.


Sports

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings

The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.

Sports

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings

The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.