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Luxury

Givenchy Names Marco De Vincenzo as Head of Leather Goods Design

The Italian designer will work under creative director Sarah Burton as the house seeks to strengthen one of its most important commercial categories.

Luxury

Givenchy Names Marco De Vincenzo as Head of Leather Goods Design

The Italian designer will work under creative director Sarah Burton as the house seeks to strengthen one of its most important commercial categories.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Exits Puig Talks With Firepower for Selective M&A

Analysts called the move prudent and said it left the US firm with more flexibility to pursue other ‌acquisitions.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Exits Puig Talks With Firepower for Selective M&A

Analysts called the move prudent and said it left the US firm with more flexibility to pursue other ‌acquisitions.


Beauty

Master Perfumer Olivier Creed Has Died

The sixth-generation leader of the company and creator of the blockbuster Aventus perfume has died, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

Beauty

Master Perfumer Olivier Creed Has Died

The sixth-generation leader of the company and creator of the blockbuster Aventus perfume has died, the company confirmed on Wednesday.


Retail

Zara Bets on Bad Bunny Once More in Brand Expansion Push

The Puerto Rican singer wore Zara during his Super Bowl performance and at the Met Gala this year. Now, the duo is partnering to launch a 150-piece collection.

Retail

Zara Bets on Bad Bunny Once More in Brand Expansion Push

The Puerto Rican singer wore Zara during his Super Bowl performance and at the Met Gala this year. Now, the duo is partnering to launch a 150-piece collection.


Beauty

Oura Files Confidentially for IPO

The maker of popular smart rings that track health, fitness and sleep filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, a source told Bloomberg.

Beauty

Oura Files Confidentially for IPO

The maker of popular smart rings that track health, fitness and sleep filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, a source told Bloomberg.


Retail

Authentic Brands to Buy Lee Denim in Up to $1 Billion Deal

The brand management firm will buy the denim label from owner Kontoor Brands for an initial $750 million ​payment ⁠and a potential $250 million earnout tied to future performance.

Retail

Authentic Brands to Buy Lee Denim in Up to $1 Billion Deal

The brand management firm will buy the denim label from owner Kontoor Brands for an initial $750 million ​payment ⁠and a potential $250 million earnout tied to future performance.


Beauty

Nykaa Posts Profit Surge on Strong Beauty Demand

The Indian retailer posted a near-fourfold jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, aided by its rollout of celebrity labels like Kay Beauty and Fenty Beauty.

Beauty

Nykaa Posts Profit Surge on Strong Beauty Demand

The Indian retailer posted a near-fourfold jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, aided by its rollout of celebrity labels like Kay Beauty and Fenty Beauty.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Shares Jump 10% as Strong China Sales Drive Growth

CEO Patrice Louvet said the brand had an ‘exceptionally strong’ Lunar New Year with more than 50 percent sales growth in the country.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Shares Jump 10% as Strong China Sales Drive Growth

CEO Patrice Louvet said the brand had an ‘exceptionally strong’ Lunar New Year with more than 50 percent sales growth in the country.


Beauty

Lilly’s Next-Gen Weight Loss Shot Cuts Body Weight by 28% in Study

Nearly half of patients who got a high dose of Eli Lilly's experimental obesity shot retatrutide lost the equivalent weight of bariatric surgery, sending the drugmaker's shares up in premarket trading.

Beauty

Lilly’s Next-Gen Weight Loss Shot Cuts Body Weight by 28% in Study

Nearly half of patients who got a high dose of Eli Lilly's experimental obesity shot retatrutide lost the equivalent weight of bariatric surgery, sending the drugmaker's shares up in premarket trading.


Media

James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine

In a deal announced Wednesday, Murdoch’s media and technology holding, Lupa Systems, acquired the publication, as well as the Vox website and podcast network.

Media

James Murdoch Buys New York Magazine

In a deal announced Wednesday, Murdoch’s media and technology holding, Lupa Systems, acquired the publication, as well as the Vox website and podcast network.


Retail

TJX Raises Annual Forecasts as US Shoppers Hunt for Value

Lower-income consumers are increasingly shifting to discount retailers, as economic uncertainty forces ​them to tighten budgets.

Retail

TJX Raises Annual Forecasts as US Shoppers Hunt for Value

Lower-income consumers are increasingly shifting to discount retailers, as economic uncertainty forces ​them to tighten budgets.


Media

Vogue Philippines Names Trickie Lopa Editor in Chief

Owned by Mega Global Group Inc, the licensed edition of Vogue promotes its deputy editor for art and culture to lead the publication.

Media

Vogue Philippines Names Trickie Lopa Editor in Chief

Owned by Mega Global Group Inc, the licensed edition of Vogue promotes its deputy editor for art and culture to lead the publication.