The News In Brief

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.

Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.

Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.

Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.

Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.

Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.

Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.

Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.

Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.

Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump
Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.

Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump
Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.

China Luxury Market Forecast to Rebound in 2026, Bain Says
The consultancy expects a ‘modest’ expansion of the mainland luxury market this year but warned that recovery would be fragile and uneven across brands and categories.

China Luxury Market Forecast to Rebound in 2026, Bain Says
The consultancy expects a ‘modest’ expansion of the mainland luxury market this year but warned that recovery would be fragile and uneven across brands and categories.

Bain, Blackstone Among Suitors for Vitamin Maker Vitabiotics
Bain Capital and Blackstone are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for the UK vitamin company, sources told Bloomberg.

Bain, Blackstone Among Suitors for Vitamin Maker Vitabiotics
Bain Capital and Blackstone are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for the UK vitamin company, sources told Bloomberg.

India Gold Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Jewellery Demand
Record-high gold prices are expected to cause India’s gold imports to fall this year as demand for jewellery is crimped.

India Gold Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Jewellery Demand
Record-high gold prices are expected to cause India’s gold imports to fall this year as demand for jewellery is crimped.

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.

H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs
Swiss watch exports grew 3.3 percent in December driven by a surge in shipments to the US following a reduction in tariffs.

Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs
Swiss watch exports grew 3.3 percent in December driven by a surge in shipments to the US following a reduction in tariffs.