US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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Financial Markets
Shop.ca Weighs IPO within next Year after Raising Cash
Canadian e-commerce start-up Shop.ca is looking at going public within the next year to take advantage of robust investor appetite for the country's technology sector.
Shop.ca Weighs IPO within next Year after Raising Cash
Canadian e-commerce start-up Shop.ca is looking at going public within the next year to take advantage of robust investor appetite for the country's technology sector.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxury's Digital Destiny, Bloggers, Shopify
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Luxury's Digital Destiny, Bloggers, Shopify
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Technology
Shopify Valued at $1.27 Billion at IPO
Canadian e-commerce software maker Shopify Inc said its U.S. initial public offering was priced at $17 per share, valuing the company at about $1.27 billion.
Shopify Valued at $1.27 Billion at IPO
Canadian e-commerce software maker Shopify Inc said its U.S. initial public offering was priced at $17 per share, valuing the company at about $1.27 billion.
Financial Markets
Rocket Internet Posts 31 Percent Rise in Portfolio Value Since IPO
Rocket Internet reported on Tuesday that the loan portfolio value of its investments has risen by 2.0 billion euros ($2.23 billion) since its initial public offering last October.
Rocket Internet Posts 31 Percent Rise in Portfolio Value Since IPO
Rocket Internet reported on Tuesday that the loan portfolio value of its investments has risen by 2.0 billion euros ($2.23 billion) since its initial public offering last October.
Financial Markets
Handmade Goods Website Etsy Valued at $3.88 Billion in Debut
Shares of Etsy Inc, an online marketplace for handmade goods and craft supplies, more than doubled in their debut on Thursday, valuing the company at about $3.88 billion.
Handmade Goods Website Etsy Valued at $3.88 Billion in Debut
Shares of Etsy Inc, an online marketplace for handmade goods and craft supplies, more than doubled in their debut on Thursday, valuing the company at about $3.88 billion.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Etsy IPO, Maison MRKT, Spring, Apple Watch
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Etsy IPO, Maison MRKT, Spring, Apple Watch
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Technology
E-commerce Platform Shopify Files to go Public
Shopify, which provides a platform for small- and mid-size businesses that sell products online, plans to go public.
E-commerce Platform Shopify Files to go Public
Shopify, which provides a platform for small- and mid-size businesses that sell products online, plans to go public.
Financial Markets
Etsy IPO Expected to be Priced at $14-$16 Per Share
Etsy Inc, which operates a website that sells handmade goods and craft supplies, said its initial public offering was expected to be priced at $14-$16 per share.
Etsy IPO Expected to be Priced at $14-$16 Per Share
Etsy Inc, which operates a website that sells handmade goods and craft supplies, said its initial public offering was expected to be priced at $14-$16 per share.
Beauty
Procter & Gamble Mulls Sale or IPO of Beauty Brands
Procter & Gamble Co is exploring a sale or initial public offering of some of its beauty brands in a single deal.
Procter & Gamble Mulls Sale or IPO of Beauty Brands
Procter & Gamble Co is exploring a sale or initial public offering of some of its beauty brands in a single deal.
News & Analysis
Etsy Aims to Raise $100m in IPO
"Etsy, the online craft goods marketplace, has filed to go public on Nasdaq, planning to raise at least $100m."
Etsy Aims to Raise $100m in IPO
"Etsy, the online craft goods marketplace, has filed to go public on Nasdaq, planning to raise at least $100m."
Retail
New Look Primed for IPO as Owners Said to Seek New Investors
New Look Group Ltd., Britain’s second- biggest retailer of women’s clothing, said it’s equipped for an initial public offering amid renewed speculation that its private-equity holders are seeking an exit.
New Look Primed for IPO as Owners Said to Seek New Investors
New Look Group Ltd., Britain’s second- biggest retailer of women’s clothing, said it’s equipped for an initial public offering amid renewed speculation that its private-equity holders are seeking an exit.
Financial Markets
To IPO, or Not to IPO
BoF weighs up the pros and cons of going public compared to other options for raising capital to fuel growth.
To IPO, or Not to IPO
BoF weighs up the pros and cons of going public compared to other options for raising capital to fuel growth.
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.