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Beauty

QVC Shopping Channel Files Bankruptcy to Cut $5 Billion of Debt

Television shopping network QVC Group filed for bankruptcy Thursday as part of a plan to cut more than $5 billion of debt, as declining viewership and a shift to online retail weighed on sales and squeezed margins.

Beauty

QVC Shopping Channel Files Bankruptcy to Cut $5 Billion of Debt

Television shopping network QVC Group filed for bankruptcy Thursday as part of a plan to cut more than $5 billion of debt, as declining viewership and a shift to online retail weighed on sales and squeezed margins.


Media

Condé Nast Shutters Self Magazine; Glamour Editor-in-Chief Sam Barry Departs

In a move towards brand consolidation, Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced closure of the digital-only health title as well as several international Glamour editions.

Media

Condé Nast Shutters Self Magazine; Glamour Editor-in-Chief Sam Barry Departs

In a move towards brand consolidation, Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced closure of the digital-only health title as well as several international Glamour editions.


Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Makes C-Suite Changes

Kory Marchisotto has been appointed president of E.l.f. Brands, Ekta Chopra has been tapped as chief technology and AI officer and Oshiya Savur is the company's new CMO.

Beauty

E.l.f. Beauty Makes C-Suite Changes

Kory Marchisotto has been appointed president of E.l.f. Brands, Ekta Chopra has been tapped as chief technology and AI officer and Oshiya Savur is the company's new CMO.


Technology

Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt

Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.

Technology

Allbirds Sinks as 582% AI Surge Comes to Screeching Halt

Shares of the firm, which announced plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI, sank as much as 31 percent on Thursday.


Beauty

Coty and Interparfums Deny Report of Talks Regarding Boss, Burberry Perfume Licences

As prestige lines, the fragrances aren’t subject to ​the strategic review underway for Coty’s other makeup brands as the company attempts to turn around its performance.

Beauty

Coty and Interparfums Deny Report of Talks Regarding Boss, Burberry Perfume Licences

As prestige lines, the fragrances aren’t subject to ​the strategic review underway for Coty’s other makeup brands as the company attempts to turn around its performance.


Luxury

Kering Takes Stake in Icicle Owner ICCF

The French group said it would support the international expansion of ICCF’s flagship label Icicle while drawing on ICCF’s expertise in China as part of a major strategic overhaul.

Luxury

Kering Takes Stake in Icicle Owner ICCF

The French group said it would support the international expansion of ICCF’s flagship label Icicle while drawing on ICCF’s expertise in China as part of a major strategic overhaul.


Retail

American Eagle Rallies Again After Launching Second Sydney Sweeney Campaign

A second denim campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney drove a nearly 6 percent rise in the brand’s share price.

Retail

American Eagle Rallies Again After Launching Second Sydney Sweeney Campaign

A second denim campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney drove a nearly 6 percent rise in the brand’s share price.


Beauty

Hims Jumps as RFK Jr. Seeks to Loosen Peptide Regulations

Hims & Hers Health Inc. surged as much as 12 percent after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said US drug regulators will loosen restrictions around a dozen popular peptide injections.

Beauty

Hims Jumps as RFK Jr. Seeks to Loosen Peptide Regulations

Hims & Hers Health Inc. surged as much as 12 percent after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said US drug regulators will loosen restrictions around a dozen popular peptide injections.


Luxury

Authentic Brands Group Is Bringing Barneys Back

The luxury retailer will return to its original location on Madison Avenue, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Luxury

Authentic Brands Group Is Bringing Barneys Back

The luxury retailer will return to its original location on Madison Avenue, according to a source familiar with the matter.


Technology

Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock

The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.

Technology

Allbirds Soars 461% After Sneaker Firm Rebrands as AI Stock

The struggling sneaker company has announced a pivot to AI computing infrastructure, immediately sending its stock soaring.


Luxury

Hermès Shares Plunge Most on Record as Growth Slows

First-quarter sales rose 5.6 percent at constant exchange rates, missing analyst expectations.

Luxury

Hermès Shares Plunge Most on Record as Growth Slows

First-quarter sales rose 5.6 percent at constant exchange rates, missing analyst expectations.


Luxury

Tory Burch Seeks Loan to Buy Back General Atlantic’s Stake

The New York-based luxury retailer will spend $346 million on General Atlantic’s interest, whose size wasn’t disclosed.

Luxury

Tory Burch Seeks Loan to Buy Back General Atlantic’s Stake

The New York-based luxury retailer will spend $346 million on General Atlantic’s interest, whose size wasn’t disclosed.