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L’Oréal’s Quarterly Sales up 6.7 Percent on Growth in US, Emerging Markets
The French conglomerate’s first-quarter sales rose 6.7 percent as strong demand for premium hair products and perfume, particularly in North America and emerging markets, more than offset weakness in the Middle East.

L’Oréal’s Quarterly Sales up 6.7 Percent on Growth in US, Emerging Markets
The French conglomerate’s first-quarter sales rose 6.7 percent as strong demand for premium hair products and perfume, particularly in North America and emerging markets, more than offset weakness in the Middle East.

EssilorLuxottica Posts 11% Sales Jump, Extends AI Glasses Boost
First-quarter revenue reached $8.36 billion, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates.

EssilorLuxottica Posts 11% Sales Jump, Extends AI Glasses Boost
First-quarter revenue reached $8.36 billion, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates.

Men’s Wearhouse Owner Files Confidentially for IPO
Tailored Brands Inc. is positioning itself to return to public markets later this year after filing for bankruptcy during the pandemic.

Men’s Wearhouse Owner Files Confidentially for IPO
Tailored Brands Inc. is positioning itself to return to public markets later this year after filing for bankruptcy during the pandemic.

Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.

Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent
Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent
Chinese and Korean demand powered surging sales at the group’s flagship Moncler brand.

Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.

Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.

US Retail Sales Surge in March on Higher Gasoline Prices
Retail sales jumped 1.7 percent last month after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in February.

US Retail Sales Surge in March on Higher Gasoline Prices
Retail sales jumped 1.7 percent last month after an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in February.

i-D Launches Dedicated Beauty Vertical and Zine
The UK magazine is introducing a multi-platform vertical and inaugural dedicated beauty print zine fronted by popstar Tyla.

i-D Launches Dedicated Beauty Vertical and Zine
The UK magazine is introducing a multi-platform vertical and inaugural dedicated beauty print zine fronted by popstar Tyla.

Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO
Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.

Natural Fragrance Brand Abel Appoints New CEO
Following its 2025 relaunch, Dave Shoemack has joined the fragrance house as chief executive, as former CEO and brand founder Frances Shoemack transitions to the role of creative director.

Beiersdorf Eyes Possible Price Hikes as Middle East Crisis Hits Local Sales
The owner of La Prairie and Nivea reported a drop in first-quarter organic sales owing to disruptions in major channels like US department stores, Chinese travel retail and its growing Middle Eastern market.

Beiersdorf Eyes Possible Price Hikes as Middle East Crisis Hits Local Sales
The owner of La Prairie and Nivea reported a drop in first-quarter organic sales owing to disruptions in major channels like US department stores, Chinese travel retail and its growing Middle Eastern market.

Primark to Spin Off From AB Foods Into Standalone Company
Associated British Foods Plc will break up one of the UK’s biggest conglomerates in a move many in the market believed the billionaire controlling Weston family would never consider.

Primark to Spin Off From AB Foods Into Standalone Company
Associated British Foods Plc will break up one of the UK’s biggest conglomerates in a move many in the market believed the billionaire controlling Weston family would never consider.

Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal
The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.

Report: Estée Lauder Seeks €5 Billion Funding for Puig Deal
The US cosmetics giant has hired JP Morgan to take the lead on structuring a finance package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Puig.