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Retail

US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record

The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.

Retail

US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record

The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.


Retail

French Government Defends Poste Agreement With China’s Temu

France’s commerce minister defended a deal between the state-owned postal service and the Chinese e-commerce site, despite criticism regarding Temu’s impact on French industry and the environment.

Retail

French Government Defends Poste Agreement With China’s Temu

France’s commerce minister defended a deal between the state-owned postal service and the Chinese e-commerce site, despite criticism regarding Temu’s impact on French industry and the environment.


Luxury

Shinola’s Newly Appointed President Will No Longer Assume the Role

Ulrich Wohn, who was announced as the new president of the Detroit-based company earlier this week, will not move forward in the job due to a “highly urgent personal matter.”

Luxury

Shinola’s Newly Appointed President Will No Longer Assume the Role

Ulrich Wohn, who was announced as the new president of the Detroit-based company earlier this week, will not move forward in the job due to a “highly urgent personal matter.”


Beauty

Hydrafacial Owner Tops Financial Guidance, Despite Slowing Device Sales

Under a new CEO, the Beauty Health Company exceeded financial guidance despite cooling demand for its flagship device brand.

Beauty

Hydrafacial Owner Tops Financial Guidance, Despite Slowing Device Sales

Under a new CEO, the Beauty Health Company exceeded financial guidance despite cooling demand for its flagship device brand.


Beauty

Peloton Overhaul Outlook Tops Estimates

Peloton shares rose as much as 12 precent after it shared a stronger-than-anticipated holiday quarter forecast, as it aims to reposition itself as a holistic wellness brand and regain profitability.

Beauty

Peloton Overhaul Outlook Tops Estimates

Peloton shares rose as much as 12 precent after it shared a stronger-than-anticipated holiday quarter forecast, as it aims to reposition itself as a holistic wellness brand and regain profitability.


Beauty

Thirteen Lune’s Legal Battle Comes to an End

The inclusive-centered beauty retailer and its founder Nyakio Grieco have been removed as defendants in a lawsuit brought by investors.

Beauty

Thirteen Lune’s Legal Battle Comes to an End

The inclusive-centered beauty retailer and its founder Nyakio Grieco have been removed as defendants in a lawsuit brought by investors.


Sports

Under Armour Forecasts Annual Sales, Profit Below Estimates; Announces CFO Change

The sportswear brand projected full-year revenue and profit below analysts' estimates due to declining demand, increased tariff costs, and cautious consumer spending.

Sports

Under Armour Forecasts Annual Sales, Profit Below Estimates; Announces CFO Change

The sportswear brand projected full-year revenue and profit below analysts' estimates due to declining demand, increased tariff costs, and cautious consumer spending.


Retail

US Holiday Sales Set to Top $1 Trillion for the First Time, NRF Forecasts

Growth is still anticipated to be slower than the previous year due to macroeconomic pressures affecting consumer spending.

Retail

US Holiday Sales Set to Top $1 Trillion for the First Time, NRF Forecasts

Growth is still anticipated to be slower than the previous year due to macroeconomic pressures affecting consumer spending.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Raises Annual Revenue Target on Strong Demand

The brand is benefitting from its affordable luxury positioning, celebrity endorsements and growth in key markets like North America, Europe and China.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Raises Annual Revenue Target on Strong Demand

The brand is benefitting from its affordable luxury positioning, celebrity endorsements and growth in key markets like North America, Europe and China.


Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker’s Revenue, Profits Soar in Third Quarter

The eyewear maker’s net income more than tripled to $6 million during the period despite increased marketing spend as retail expansion continues to drive the business. But the brand lowered full-year revenue guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

Direct-to-Consumer

Warby Parker’s Revenue, Profits Soar in Third Quarter

The eyewear maker’s net income more than tripled to $6 million during the period despite increased marketing spend as retail expansion continues to drive the business. But the brand lowered full-year revenue guidance amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.


Beauty

Olaplex Sales Drop But Beat Expectations

The hair care giant saw sales dip 3.8 percent, beating Wall Street and its own estimates, as professional sales rebounded and new launches proved popular.

Beauty

Olaplex Sales Drop But Beat Expectations

The hair care giant saw sales dip 3.8 percent, beating Wall Street and its own estimates, as professional sales rebounded and new launches proved popular.


Luxury

Tapestry Lifts Outlook After Coach Drives Quarterly Beat

Tapestry Inc. raised its full-year outlook after quarterly earnings beat expectations, with Coach fuelling growth despite a more cautious shopper.

Luxury

Tapestry Lifts Outlook After Coach Drives Quarterly Beat

Tapestry Inc. raised its full-year outlook after quarterly earnings beat expectations, with Coach fuelling growth despite a more cautious shopper.