Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Is It Game Over for China’s Grey Market Sellers?
A global pandemic is bad news for any number of businesses, but for Chinese daigou agents, strict travel limits and tighter regulations are putting the future of their entire industry at risk.
Is It Game Over for China’s Grey Market Sellers?
A global pandemic is bad news for any number of businesses, but for Chinese daigou agents, strict travel limits and tighter regulations are putting the future of their entire industry at risk.
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L’Oreal in Talks to Buy Mugler, Azzaro Brands From Clarins
The French cosmetic company is rolling out acquisition plans to expand its perfume offering.
L’Oreal in Talks to Buy Mugler, Azzaro Brands From Clarins
The French cosmetic company is rolling out acquisition plans to expand its perfume offering.
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Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?
The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.
Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?
The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.
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Can Grooming Brands Get ‘Low Maintenance’ Men to Buy Beauty?
Changing cultural attitudes have given men ‘permission to groom,’ but beauty brands still struggle to make them spend.
Can Grooming Brands Get ‘Low Maintenance’ Men to Buy Beauty?
Changing cultural attitudes have given men ‘permission to groom,’ but beauty brands still struggle to make them spend.
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L’Oréal Expands Luxury Cosmetics in China
"Chinese nationals will be the biggest consumer group for L’Oréal’s luxury cosmetics within two years, according to the Paris-based company, which is
L’Oréal Expands Luxury Cosmetics in China
"Chinese nationals will be the biggest consumer group for L’Oréal’s luxury cosmetics within two years, according to the Paris-based company, which is
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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.