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Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Technology

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.

Technology

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Stores

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.

Stores

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.