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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.


Luxury

Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances

The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit ​for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.

Luxury

Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances

The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit ​for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.


Retail

Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say

The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.

Retail

Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say

The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.


Retail

Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range

The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue ​and growth will land in the lower half of its ‌previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.

Retail

Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range

The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue ​and growth will land in the lower half of its ‌previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.


Retail

Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director

Company veteran Connor Boon will oversee the British footwear brand's creative strategy as it expands further into apparel and formal wear.

Retail

Duke + Dexter Appoints New Creative Director

Company veteran Connor Boon will oversee the British footwear brand's creative strategy as it expands further into apparel and formal wear.


Beauty

Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions

Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.

Beauty

Nivea Maker Beiersdorf Cuts Guidance for 2026, Citing Market Conditions

Beiersdorf trimmed its full-year guidance on Monday on slower-than-expected recovery at its core brand Nivea and other economic headwinds.


Beauty

Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty

The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.

Beauty

Soshe Launches at Ulta Beauty

The refillable clean makeup brand will enter the complexion category as it makes its debut across over 700 Ulta Beauty doors.


Retail

Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO

The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.

Retail

Shein Said to Weigh Cost Reset for Late Backers Before IPO

The retailer is considering lowering the investment cost for late backers who came in at a valuation of up to $64 billion as it prepares to list at a much lower value, people familiar with the matter said.


Beauty

GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand

As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.

Beauty

GLP-1 and Cosmeceutical Skincare Usage Spike Bathroom Mini Fridge Demand

As shoppers incorporate weight-loss drugs and more sophisticated skincare into their daily routines, a cottage industry is growing.