Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Luxury
Gucci Is Pulling Further Back from Wholesale, and 6 Other Key Takeaways From Kering's Q1 Results
Kering Chief Financial Officer Jean-Marc Duplaix was hesitant to draw any conclusions about how a global recovery might look like from the few weeks of partially reopened stores in China.
Gucci Is Pulling Further Back from Wholesale, and 6 Other Key Takeaways From Kering's Q1 Results
Kering Chief Financial Officer Jean-Marc Duplaix was hesitant to draw any conclusions about how a global recovery might look like from the few weeks of partially reopened stores in China.
Luxury
Brunello Cucinelli Set to Miss 2020 Targets Due to Covid-19, Halts Dividend
First-quarter revenues for the Italian group fell 2.9 percent at constant exchange rates to €156.7 million ($170.24 million).
Brunello Cucinelli Set to Miss 2020 Targets Due to Covid-19, Halts Dividend
First-quarter revenues for the Italian group fell 2.9 percent at constant exchange rates to €156.7 million ($170.24 million).
Retail
H&M’s March Sales Fall 49% Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
The pandemic has forced H&M to temporarily close most of its stores, flag big layoffs and scrap its annual dividend.
H&M’s March Sales Fall 49% Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
The pandemic has forced H&M to temporarily close most of its stores, flag big layoffs and scrap its annual dividend.
Retail
Nike's Sales Beat Estimates Despite Coronavirus Disruption
The sportswear company saw digital sales increase by 36 percent in the third quarter, following the outbreak.
Nike's Sales Beat Estimates Despite Coronavirus Disruption
The sportswear company saw digital sales increase by 36 percent in the third quarter, following the outbreak.
Retail
Ulta's Fourth-Quarter Sales Beat Estimates
The cosmetics company's net income rose to $222.7 million as shoppers spent more at its stores during the holiday season.
Ulta's Fourth-Quarter Sales Beat Estimates
The cosmetics company's net income rose to $222.7 million as shoppers spent more at its stores during the holiday season.
Retail
Adidas and Puma Forecast Sales Decline in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Shares in Adidas and Puma, already pummelled in the last few weeks, declined 6 percent and 4.4 percent respectively.
Adidas and Puma Forecast Sales Decline in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Shares in Adidas and Puma, already pummelled in the last few weeks, declined 6 percent and 4.4 percent respectively.
Luxury
Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target
OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.
Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target
OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.
Financial Markets
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Stocks Hit As Oil Prices Slump
Trading on US stock exchanges was halted immediately after opening, as the benchmark S&P 500 fell to its lowest since June 2019.
Retail
L Brands Predicts Losses Amid Victoria's Secret Sale
The deal with investment firm Sycamore Partners looks unlikely to curb the company's quarterly net loss of $192.3 million.
L Brands Predicts Losses Amid Victoria's Secret Sale
The deal with investment firm Sycamore Partners looks unlikely to curb the company's quarterly net loss of $192.3 million.
Technology
Shopify Forecasts Full-Year Revenue Above Estimates
For 2020, the e-commerce company predicts revenue in a range of $2.13 billion to $2.16 billion.
Shopify Forecasts Full-Year Revenue Above Estimates
For 2020, the e-commerce company predicts revenue in a range of $2.13 billion to $2.16 billion.
Luxury
Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears
The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.
Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears
The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.
Beauty
Coty's Sales Beat Wall Street Expectations
The cosmetics company's net revenue fell to $2.35 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates amid its turnaround attempt.
Coty's Sales Beat Wall Street Expectations
The cosmetics company's net revenue fell to $2.35 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates amid its turnaround attempt.
The News in Brief
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.
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.