The News In Brief

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots
The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots
The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.

Unilever Sales Lifted by Dove Soap, India Beauty Demand
The UK personal care giant posted better-than-expected sales at the end of last year, boosted by premium beauty and home care products in India and China.

Unilever Sales Lifted by Dove Soap, India Beauty Demand
The UK personal care giant posted better-than-expected sales at the end of last year, boosted by premium beauty and home care products in India and China.

Hermès Reports 9.8% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter, Beating Expectations
Sales in the Americas region, mainly the United States, rose by 12.1 percent, beating expectations of around 9 percent.

Hermès Reports 9.8% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter, Beating Expectations
Sales in the Americas region, mainly the United States, rose by 12.1 percent, beating expectations of around 9 percent.

Arnault Snaps Up LVMH Shares After Vowing to Own More Than 50%
The chief executive has long sought to tighten his control over LVMH, a company he’s headed since 1989 and expanded largely through acquisitions into Europe’s second-biggest firm.

Arnault Snaps Up LVMH Shares After Vowing to Own More Than 50%
The chief executive has long sought to tighten his control over LVMH, a company he’s headed since 1989 and expanded largely through acquisitions into Europe’s second-biggest firm.

Glossier Lays Off More Than 50 Employees
The US cosmetics label went through a reorganisation on Wednesday that saw around one-third of employees let go.

Glossier Lays Off More Than 50 Employees
The US cosmetics label went through a reorganisation on Wednesday that saw around one-third of employees let go.

EssilorLuxottica Growth Propelled by Boom in Meta Glasses Sales
The world’s biggest eyewear maker reported an 18 percent surge in fourth-quarter sales, far surpassing analysts’ estimates.

EssilorLuxottica Growth Propelled by Boom in Meta Glasses Sales
The world’s biggest eyewear maker reported an 18 percent surge in fourth-quarter sales, far surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Lululemon Head Calvin McDonald Named CEO of Wella
McDonald will join the KKR-backed American cosmetics conglomerate on April 2 as it gears up for a reported IPO.

Lululemon Head Calvin McDonald Named CEO of Wella
McDonald will join the KKR-backed American cosmetics conglomerate on April 2 as it gears up for a reported IPO.

Exclusive: Rare Beauty Appoints Chief Brand and Marketing Officers
The buzzy cosmetics brand, founded by the multi-hyphenate star Selena Gomez, has promoted Joyce Kim and Ashley Murphy to lead its brand and marketing efforts.

Exclusive: Rare Beauty Appoints Chief Brand and Marketing Officers
The buzzy cosmetics brand, founded by the multi-hyphenate star Selena Gomez, has promoted Joyce Kim and Ashley Murphy to lead its brand and marketing efforts.

Saks Global to Close Nine Stores
The move follows the company’s announcement last week to shutter its off-price business, Saks Off Fifth.

Saks Global to Close Nine Stores
The move follows the company’s announcement last week to shutter its off-price business, Saks Off Fifth.

Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Fragrances
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in California federal court on Monday, accusing the retail giant of selling knockoffs of Estée Lauder fragrance and skin care brands including Clinique, Tom Ford and Le Labo.

Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Fragrances
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in California federal court on Monday, accusing the retail giant of selling knockoffs of Estée Lauder fragrance and skin care brands including Clinique, Tom Ford and Le Labo.

LVMH Announces Young Designers’ Prize Semifinalists for 2026
The twenty emerging labels that were selected will present collections in a showcase at Paris Fashion Week.

LVMH Announces Young Designers’ Prize Semifinalists for 2026
The twenty emerging labels that were selected will present collections in a showcase at Paris Fashion Week.

EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.

EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.