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Retail

TJ Maxx Parent Beats Sales Estimate as Tariff Uncertainty Looms Large

Off-price retailers, which frequently source inventory from middlemen in the US, could stand to gain from tariffs on goods made in China.


Retail

Luxury Retailer Canada Goose Withholds Annual Forecast on Tariff Uncertainty

US-listed shares still rose 13 percent after the parka maker reported strong quarterly sales.


Luxury

Swatch Targeted by Activist Investor

An American investor is challenging the Hayek family’s leadership, attempting to gain a board seat at Swatch Group amid declining performance.


Beauty

Revolution Beauty Puts Itself Up For Sale

The British cosmetics maker announced on Wednesday that it has launched a sale process following an unsolicited bid for its business from an unnamed buyer.


Entrepreneurship

Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner

Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arrigato and Ex Nihilo.


Retail

Amer Sports Raises 2025 Guidance on Strong Demand for Arc’teryx and Salomon Footwear

Shares of the athletic apparel and equipment maker hit an all-time high on Tuesday.


Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker to Launch Smart Glasses With Google

The eyewear maker will also receive an investment from the tech giant of up to $150 million as part of the collaboration, which is set to debut after 2025.


Beauty

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode to Launch in Sephora

The brand, best known for its cult-favourite Peptide Lip Treatments and Glazing Milk toner, will arrive in Sephora stores across the US and Canada this autumn. A UK launch is expected in late 2025.


Retail

Victoria’s Secret Adopts Poison Pill to Thwart Investor BBRC

After BBRC significantly increased its shares, the undergarments, sleepwear and beauty brand introduced a new shareholders rights plan with the goal of preventing a hostile takeover.


Retail

Levi Strauss to Sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311 Million

The denim retailers said its priority now is to focus on its core label.


Retail

Nike Lays Off Some Workers in Shakeup of Technology Division

The cuts are the latest in an ongoing move to reset priorities and management seeks to execute on a turnaround strategy.


Beauty

Bath & Body Works Appoints Former Nike Executive Daniel Heaf as CEO

The former Nike chief strategy and transformation officer will assume the new role effective immediately.