Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.

Results at the Prada brand improved in the period, as the closing of the group’s Versace acquisition nears.

Results at the Prada brand improved in the period, as the closing of the group’s Versace acquisition nears.

The Omani fine fragrance brand’s sales surged 73 percent in the three months ending Sept. 2025, with its biggest lifts in the Middle East and Africa.

The Omani fine fragrance brand’s sales surged 73 percent in the three months ending Sept. 2025, with its biggest lifts in the Middle East and Africa.

Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.

Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.

Sales at flagship brand Gucci fell by 14 percent in the third quarter with overall group sales down 5 percent.

Sales at flagship brand Gucci fell by 14 percent in the third quarter with overall group sales down 5 percent.

Sales of leather goods, including the brand’s classic Birkin and Kelly handbags, were up 13.3 percent.

Sales of leather goods, including the brand’s classic Birkin and Kelly handbags, were up 13.3 percent.

The group’s largest division contracted for a fifth quarter, but all other parts of the group improved.

The group’s largest division contracted for a fifth quarter, but all other parts of the group improved.

The sector faces significant challenges including an uneven economic recovery in China, a stronger euro, and a lack of innovation, leading analysts to predict a slow recovery.

The sector faces significant challenges including an uneven economic recovery in China, a stronger euro, and a lack of innovation, leading analysts to predict a slow recovery.

The luxury giant’s earnings won’t reflect Dior’s new direction, but can speak to the environment in which those clothes will be sold.

The luxury giant’s earnings won’t reflect Dior’s new direction, but can speak to the environment in which those clothes will be sold.

The sportswear giant’s latest earnings results showed clear signs of progress for a long-awaited comeback, but there’s still plenty of work left to be done.

The sportswear giant’s latest earnings results showed clear signs of progress for a long-awaited comeback, but there’s still plenty of work left to be done.

The Italian cashmere label rejected allegations that it misled investors about its Russian business and discounting practices and confirmed it’s on target to grow sales 10 percent this year.

The Italian cashmere label rejected allegations that it misled investors about its Russian business and discounting practices and confirmed it’s on target to grow sales 10 percent this year.

Short seller Morpheus Research accused the Italian luxury label of secretly operating in Russia despite EU sanctions. The company has denied the claims.

Short seller Morpheus Research accused the Italian luxury label of secretly operating in Russia despite EU sanctions. The company has denied the claims.

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.

The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.