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Under Armour Surges After Fairfax Financial Discloses 22% Stake

The company is looking to rebound from a challenging year that included a split from NBA star Stephen Curry.

Sports

Under Armour Surges After Fairfax Financial Discloses 22% Stake

The company is looking to rebound from a challenging year that included a split from NBA star Stephen Curry.


Global Markets

Reliance Heads for Worst Day Since 2024 on Indian Retail Sector Worries

The tough retail environment was also reflected in Reliance Industries’ rival Tata Group reporting a double-digit decline in average store space revenue for Tata’s fast-fashion unit Trent Ltd. in the December quarter.

Global Markets

Reliance Heads for Worst Day Since 2024 on Indian Retail Sector Worries

The tough retail environment was also reflected in Reliance Industries’ rival Tata Group reporting a double-digit decline in average store space revenue for Tata’s fast-fashion unit Trent Ltd. in the December quarter.


Retail

Next Lifts Profit Forecast Again on Strong Holiday Sales

The fashion and homeware company now expects £1.15 billion ($1.6 billion) in pretax profit this fiscal year, up from its October guidance of £1.14 billion.

Retail

Next Lifts Profit Forecast Again on Strong Holiday Sales

The fashion and homeware company now expects £1.15 billion ($1.6 billion) in pretax profit this fiscal year, up from its October guidance of £1.14 billion.


Beauty

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War

The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.

Beauty

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill in US, Triggering Price War

The first and only GLP-1 pill on the market costs significantly less than injectable versions.


Media

The Face Names Jonny Lu Creative Director, Editor-in-Chief Matthew Whitehouse to Exit

The cult British style and culture magazine has also hired five editors at large and announced plans for its first international imprint, The Face China.

Media

The Face Names Jonny Lu Creative Director, Editor-in-Chief Matthew Whitehouse to Exit

The cult British style and culture magazine has also hired five editors at large and announced plans for its first international imprint, The Face China.


Retail

Vestiaire Collective Co-Founder Exits

Fanny Moizant, who co-founded the luxury resale site with Sophie Hersan and Sébastien Fabre in 2009, announced her departure on LinkedIn on Monday, saying ‘it was not a decision I initiated.’

Retail

Vestiaire Collective Co-Founder Exits

Fanny Moizant, who co-founded the luxury resale site with Sophie Hersan and Sébastien Fabre in 2009, announced her departure on LinkedIn on Monday, saying ‘it was not a decision I initiated.’


Retail

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop Near Collapse

Their owner, the private equity firm Modella Capital, has begun insolvency proceedings for both chains.

Retail

Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop Near Collapse

Their owner, the private equity firm Modella Capital, has begun insolvency proceedings for both chains.


Global Markets

China Travel Curbs Hit Japan Duty-Free Sales in December

Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China.

Global Markets

China Travel Curbs Hit Japan Duty-Free Sales in December

Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China.


Retail

Report: Saks in Talks for $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan to Keep Doors Open

The cash-strapped luxury retailer has been negotiating a forbearance with some of its creditors.

Retail

Report: Saks in Talks for $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan to Keep Doors Open

The cash-strapped luxury retailer has been negotiating a forbearance with some of its creditors.


Retail

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down

Executive chairman Richard Baker has been named his successor.

Retail

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down

Executive chairman Richard Baker has been named his successor.


Technology

Apple Reportedly Cuts Production of Vision Pro Headset After Poor Sales

The company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in ‘spatial computing’.

Technology

Apple Reportedly Cuts Production of Vision Pro Headset After Poor Sales

The company had hoped the virtual reality device would herald a new era in ‘spatial computing’.


Retail

Saks Global Prepares for Bankruptcy After Missing Debt Payment

The retailer is in talks with its creditors to secure financing after missing a debt payment tied to its Neiman Marcus acquisition, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Retail

Saks Global Prepares for Bankruptcy After Missing Debt Payment

The retailer is in talks with its creditors to secure financing after missing a debt payment tied to its Neiman Marcus acquisition, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.