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Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Luxury

EssilorLuxottica Posts 11% Sales Jump, Extends AI Glasses Boost

First-quarter revenue reached $8.36 billion, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates.

Luxury

EssilorLuxottica Posts 11% Sales Jump, Extends AI Glasses Boost

First-quarter revenue reached $8.36 billion, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Sustainability

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.

Sustainability

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.


Luxury

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent

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

Luxury

Moncler Sales Soar 12 Percent

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


Sustainability

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.

Sustainability

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.