The News In Brief

Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.

Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.

UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.

UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.

Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.

Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.

Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.

Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.

Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.

Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.

Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.

Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.

Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.

Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.

JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.

JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.

Coty Beats Quarterly Revenue, Calls Fiscal 2027 ‘Transition Year’ on Business Overhaul
The cosmetics giant has also appointed Soraya Benchikh as chief financial officer, replacing Laurent Mercier.

Coty Beats Quarterly Revenue, Calls Fiscal 2027 ‘Transition Year’ on Business Overhaul
The cosmetics giant has also appointed Soraya Benchikh as chief financial officer, replacing Laurent Mercier.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls Suffer Slowdowns as US Spending Tapers
TJX Companies reported slowdowns at the off-price apparel chains on Wednesday, fueling concerns about a pullback in US consumer spending.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls Suffer Slowdowns as US Spending Tapers
TJX Companies reported slowdowns at the off-price apparel chains on Wednesday, fueling concerns about a pullback in US consumer spending.

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Profit Above Estimates on Strong China Demand
The US cosmetics giant lifted its profit guidance on Wednesday, betting on sustained spending on premium fragrances and strong performance in China.

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Profit Above Estimates on Strong China Demand
The US cosmetics giant lifted its profit guidance on Wednesday, betting on sustained spending on premium fragrances and strong performance in China.

China’s Biggest Beauty Firm to Expand in US With Ulta Deal
Proya Cosmetics is partnering with the beauty retailer to grow in the US as it faces fierce competition in its home market.

China’s Biggest Beauty Firm to Expand in US With Ulta Deal
Proya Cosmetics is partnering with the beauty retailer to grow in the US as it faces fierce competition in its home market.