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Luxury

Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers

Strong sales among young and ​affluent ⁠shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers

Strong sales among young and ​affluent ⁠shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.


Beauty

Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins

The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs ​and currency-related costs offset sales gains.

Beauty

Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins

The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs ​and currency-related costs offset sales gains.


Beauty

Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026

The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.

Beauty

Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026

The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.


Retail

EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop

The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.

Retail

EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop

The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.


Retail

Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates

Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.

Retail

Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates

Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.


Retail

Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending

The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.

Retail

Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending

The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.


Beauty

Shiseido’s Profits Recover in First Half Amid Turnaround

Growth turned positive in the second quarter, driven by key regions like the Americas, as the Japanese giant executes its yearlong restructuring plan.

Beauty

Shiseido’s Profits Recover in First Half Amid Turnaround

Growth turned positive in the second quarter, driven by key regions like the Americas, as the Japanese giant executes its yearlong restructuring plan.


Technology

Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools

The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents ​acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.

Technology

Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools

The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents ​acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.


Retail

Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business

The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.

Retail

Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business

The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.


Beauty

P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion

Shailesh ⁠Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.

Beauty

P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion

Shailesh ⁠Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.


Beauty

Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients

Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.

Beauty

Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients

Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.


Beauty

India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth

India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, ​reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on ‌Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.

Beauty

India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth

India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, ​reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on ‌Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.