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Luxury

Golden Goose Looks to Bond Sale to Fund Private Equity Buyout

The Italian footwear brand has begun marketing an €880 million bond sale to finance its acquisition by Chinese firm HSG.

Luxury

Golden Goose Looks to Bond Sale to Fund Private Equity Buyout

The Italian footwear brand has begun marketing an €880 million bond sale to finance its acquisition by Chinese firm HSG.


Sports

Texas Probes Lululemon for Alleged ‘Forever Chemicals’ Use

State attorney general Ken Paxton’s investigation creates another headache for Lululemon, which has slumped in the stock market as sales growth tapers off, quality issues resurface and the founder advocates for a board overhaul.

Sports

Texas Probes Lululemon for Alleged ‘Forever Chemicals’ Use

State attorney general Ken Paxton’s investigation creates another headache for Lululemon, which has slumped in the stock market as sales growth tapers off, quality issues resurface and the founder advocates for a board overhaul.


Luxury

Hermès Sticks With Plan to Raise Output Even as War Sours Mood

The luxury firm opened a 25th leather-goods plant in France on Friday.

Luxury

Hermès Sticks With Plan to Raise Output Even as War Sours Mood

The luxury firm opened a 25th leather-goods plant in France on Friday.


Retail

US Consumer Prices Surged in March

Prices experienced their largest increase in years as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persisted.

Retail

US Consumer Prices Surged in March

Prices experienced their largest increase in years as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persisted.


Sports

Nike Closes in on UEFA Ball Deal as Adidas Bows Out

The deal precedes the World Cup, also seen as a key football marketing opportunity for Nike.

Sports

Nike Closes in on UEFA Ball Deal as Adidas Bows Out

The deal precedes the World Cup, also seen as a key football marketing opportunity for Nike.


Luxury

Kering Will Name Former Chanel Executive, Hotel CEO to Board

Marie-Hélène Chenut spent three decades at Chanel, including in its perfume and haute couture categories.

Luxury

Kering Will Name Former Chanel Executive, Hotel CEO to Board

Marie-Hélène Chenut spent three decades at Chanel, including in its perfume and haute couture categories.


Beauty

Jo Malone ‘Surprised and Sad’ After Being Sued for Using Her Name on Fragrances

The Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with the perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement.

Beauty

Jo Malone ‘Surprised and Sad’ After Being Sued for Using Her Name on Fragrances

The Estée Lauder Companies claims Zara collaboration with the perfumer breaches long-standing naming agreement.


Beauty

Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy US-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus ​on ⁠wellbeing and beauty products.

Beauty

Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy US-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus ​on ⁠wellbeing and beauty products.


Beauty

K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.

Beauty

K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.


Retail

Second-Hand Fashion Platform Vinted Reports 38% Jump in Revenue

Vinted’s revenue climbed to €1.1 billion, but net profit dipped due to strategic investments.

Retail

Second-Hand Fashion Platform Vinted Reports 38% Jump in Revenue

Vinted’s revenue climbed to €1.1 billion, but net profit dipped due to strategic investments.


Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Flags Record Year After Strong Quarter

Fast Retailing raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a stronger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit driven by international growth.

Retail

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Flags Record Year After Strong Quarter

Fast Retailing raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a stronger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit driven by international growth.


Beauty

Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections

The move follows setbacks to ⁠Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including ⁠a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.

Beauty

Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections

The move follows setbacks to ⁠Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including ⁠a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.