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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.


Retail

Saks Skips Bond Payment Amid Talks With Creditors

The cash-strapped retailer missed an interest payment to bondholders totaling more than $100 million.

Retail

Saks Skips Bond Payment Amid Talks With Creditors

The cash-strapped retailer missed an interest payment to bondholders totaling more than $100 million.


Creative Class

Jacqueline de Ribes, ‘Last Queen of Paris,’ Has Died

The French aristocrat, designer and muse to Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino Garavani was an enduring symbol of Parisian sophistication and elegance.

Creative Class

Jacqueline de Ribes, ‘Last Queen of Paris,’ Has Died

The French aristocrat, designer and muse to Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino Garavani was an enduring symbol of Parisian sophistication and elegance.


Retail

LK Bennett Files to Appoint Administrators

The fashion brand appears to be heading for collapse for the second time in six years after filing an application with the high court on Tuesday to appoint an administrator to the business.

Retail

LK Bennett Files to Appoint Administrators

The fashion brand appears to be heading for collapse for the second time in six years after filing an application with the high court on Tuesday to appoint an administrator to the business.


China

China Unveils Initial $9 Billion in Consumer Subsidies for 2026

China will provide nearly $9 billion to subsidise its consumer goods trade-in drive next year, extending a stimulus program aimed at shoring up domestic demand and countering external headwinds.

China

China Unveils Initial $9 Billion in Consumer Subsidies for 2026

China will provide nearly $9 billion to subsidise its consumer goods trade-in drive next year, extending a stimulus program aimed at shoring up domestic demand and countering external headwinds.


Retail

Fast Fashion, Delivery Apps Tap India’s Next Billion Consumers

Cheap data, new logistics and mobile-first platforms are expanding consumption far beyond India’s urban elite.

Retail

Fast Fashion, Delivery Apps Tap India’s Next Billion Consumers

Cheap data, new logistics and mobile-first platforms are expanding consumption far beyond India’s urban elite.


Retail

Lululemon Founder Nominates Three New Board Candidates

The athletic brand’s founder Chip Wilson is pushing for changes to the board before the company selects a new chief executive officer.

Retail

Lululemon Founder Nominates Three New Board Candidates

The athletic brand’s founder Chip Wilson is pushing for changes to the board before the company selects a new chief executive officer.


Beauty

Anastasia Beverly Hills Owner Injects $225 Million Into Brand

Anastasia Soare invested her own money into Anastasia Beverly Hills after private equity firm TPG cut its stake in the brand.

Beauty

Anastasia Beverly Hills Owner Injects $225 Million Into Brand

Anastasia Soare invested her own money into Anastasia Beverly Hills after private equity firm TPG cut its stake in the brand.


Sports

Nike Climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Stock

The athletic brand’s shares ticked up 2 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday.

Sports

Nike Climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Stock

The athletic brand’s shares ticked up 2 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday.


Retail

Visa and Mastercard Report 4% Growth in US Holiday Retail Sales

Many shoppers relied on artificial intelligence tools to discover ⁠and compare prices so that they could stretch discretionary budgets, Visa's chief economist said in a statement.

Retail

Visa and Mastercard Report 4% Growth in US Holiday Retail Sales

Many shoppers relied on artificial intelligence tools to discover ⁠and compare prices so that they could stretch discretionary budgets, Visa's chief economist said in a statement.


Beauty

FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, the first weight-loss drug to win approval from the agency, is expected to launch in the US in early 2026.

Beauty

FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, the first weight-loss drug to win approval from the agency, is expected to launch in the US in early 2026.