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Luxury

Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says

War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.

Luxury

Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says

War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.


Retail

Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says

The executive order directs ⁠the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who ​falsely claim products are made in America.

Retail

Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says

The executive order directs ⁠the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who ​falsely claim products are made in America.


Luxury

Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand

Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.

Luxury

Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand

Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.


Beauty

Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.

Beauty

Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates

Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.


Beauty

Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean

The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.

Beauty

Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean

The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.


Sustainability

AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions

The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.

Sustainability

AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions

The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.


Luxury

Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro

The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.

Luxury

Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro

The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.


Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.

Beauty

Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora

The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.


Retail

Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost

The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.

Retail

Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost

The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.


Sports

Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.

Sports

Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement

The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement

The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.


Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.

Luxury

Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci

Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.