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Retail

Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune

Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.

Retail

Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune

Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.


Beauty

Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal

Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.

Beauty

Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal

Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.


Luxury

Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.

Luxury

Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.


Retail

Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole

British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.

Retail

Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole

British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.


Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.

Beauty

Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand

The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.


Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.

Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.


Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.

Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.


Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.

Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.


Beauty

Glossier Appoints New CMO

Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.

Beauty

Glossier Appoints New CMO

Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.


Retail

Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift

The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.

Retail

Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift

The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.


Retail

France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court

The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.

Retail

France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court

The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.


Beauty

Coty Announces Board Revamp

The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.

Beauty

Coty Announces Board Revamp

The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.