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Retail

Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria

Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.


Retail

Crocs Shares Slump 30% Amid Tariffs and Decline of ‘Ugly Shoe’ Trend

Stock plummeted after the foam footwear maker predicted revenues could drop by between 9 and 11 percent in the current quarter, disappointing analysts who were expecting slight growth.


Sports

Under Armour Forecasts Downbeat Second-Quarter Sales

The Maryland-based sportswear maker has struggled to drive up demand in the past two years, with efforts to revive the business having hit more roadblocks in recent months due to the Trump administration's shifting tariff policies.


Beauty

Revolution Beauty Rejects Bid From Private Equity Firm, Sources Say

The cosmetic group has rejected a takeover offer from True, a private equity firm, and is now likely to pursue a capital raise from existing shareholders.


Retail

The RealReal Posts Record Quarterly Revenue, Raises Annual Forecast

The luxury resale platform expanded its EBITDA margin as well, demonstrating that the secondhand fashion sector stands to benefit from tariffs and rising prices in high-end fashion.


Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker Announces Executive Changes, End of At-Home Try-On

The eyewear maker said it will discontinue its longstanding program amid its ongoing brick-and-mortar expansion, and announced that its finance chief, Steve Miller, will leave the business in October.


Beauty

Peloton Projects Sales Decline and Will Cut Jobs in Turnaround Bid

The New York-based fitness technology company is laying off 6 percent of its workers globally.


Hair Care

Olaplex Finds Success in Direct-to Consumer, Net Sales Increase

The US hair care company reported a 2.3 percent sales gain, its first in four quarters, and has made inroads on its transformation strategy, chief executive Amanda Baldwin told The Business of Beauty.


Beauty

Kenvue Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates Amid Strategic Review

The global health company’s annual profit forecast fell below estimates, despite largely meeting quarterly earnings expectations.


Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Net Sales Rise 9%, Will Enter Sephora Middle East

The cosmetics and skincare company saw sales rise for a 26th consecutive quarter, but declined to issue full-year guidance due to tariffs in the US.


Retail

Shopify Forecasts Quarterly Revenue Above Estimates on Resilient Demand

Demand from retailers for its e-commerce services remains strong despite tariff-related anxiety.


Retail

Claire’s Files for US Bankruptcy for Second Time in Seven Years

The tween jewellery retailer reported in court filings in Delaware that it had debts of between $1 billion and $10 billion.