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.
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News & Analysis
Walmart Chile to Resume Talks With Union Amid Strike
After worker strikes closed a fourth of 400 stores, the American retail corporation has announced it will resume talks with the union.
Walmart Chile to Resume Talks With Union Amid Strike
After worker strikes closed a fourth of 400 stores, the American retail corporation has announced it will resume talks with the union.
Retail
Walmart Workers Rebel Against Retailer’s Automation Push in Chile
About 17,000 Walmart workers in Chile went on an indefinite strike on Wednesday after labour talks between the company and the union failed.
Walmart Workers Rebel Against Retailer’s Automation Push in Chile
About 17,000 Walmart workers in Chile went on an indefinite strike on Wednesday after labour talks between the company and the union failed.
Retail
Chile Consumer Demand in Trouble as November Retail Sales Drop
The fall undercuts hopes that consumer demand would strengthen on the back of a better jobs market.
Chile Consumer Demand in Trouble as November Retail Sales Drop
The fall undercuts hopes that consumer demand would strengthen on the back of a better jobs market.
Retail
Walmart Announces Plan to Invest $800 Million in Chile
As part of the plan, the retail and supermarket chain will also remodel over 50 stores, add more than 5,000 jobs, and further develop a large distribution centre near the capital city of Santiago.
Walmart Announces Plan to Invest $800 Million in Chile
As part of the plan, the retail and supermarket chain will also remodel over 50 stores, add more than 5,000 jobs, and further develop a large distribution centre near the capital city of Santiago.
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The News in Brief
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.
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.
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.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.