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Beauty

Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million

The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.

Beauty

Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million

The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.


Beauty

Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand

The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, ​benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.

Beauty

Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand

The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, ​benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.


Global Markets

Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO

The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.

Global Markets

Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO

The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.


Beauty

India Investigates Fragrance Giants Over Price Collusion, Document Shows

Global fragrance makers Givaudan, ​Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, ‌according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.

Beauty

India Investigates Fragrance Giants Over Price Collusion, Document Shows

Global fragrance makers Givaudan, ​Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, ‌according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.


Luxury

Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand

The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.

Luxury

Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand

The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.


Retail

Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface

The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Retail

Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface

The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.


News & Analysis

US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook

Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.

News & Analysis

US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook

Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.


Sports

Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens

The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting ​goods.

Sports

Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens

The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting ​goods.


News & Analysis

EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.

News & Analysis

EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.


Beauty

Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO

The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.

Beauty

Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO

The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.


Retail

Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review

A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.

Retail

Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review

A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.


Retail

Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation

The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.

Retail

Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation

The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.