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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.


Retail

Shein Eyes $2 Billion Profit in 2025 Despite US Tariff Headwinds

The fast-fashion company’s profits were buoyed by price hikes and cost-cutting measures that offset a decline in online traffic.

Retail

Shein Eyes $2 Billion Profit in 2025 Despite US Tariff Headwinds

The fast-fashion company’s profits were buoyed by price hikes and cost-cutting measures that offset a decline in online traffic.


Luxury

US Luxury Shoppers Unfazed by Price Hikes, Says Top Rolex Seller

Wealthy Americans continue to purchase luxury Swiss watches, driving strong sales for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc, although tariffs remain a concern.

Luxury

US Luxury Shoppers Unfazed by Price Hikes, Says Top Rolex Seller

Wealthy Americans continue to purchase luxury Swiss watches, driving strong sales for Watches of Switzerland Group Plc, although tariffs remain a concern.


Beauty

Lauder Heir’s Family Seeks $1 Billion in Share Sale

The family of Estee Lauder Companies Inc. heir Leonard Lauder is seeking to raise about $1 billion in a sale of shares in the beauty products maker, according to people familiar with the matter.

Beauty

Lauder Heir’s Family Seeks $1 Billion in Share Sale

The family of Estee Lauder Companies Inc. heir Leonard Lauder is seeking to raise about $1 billion in a sale of shares in the beauty products maker, according to people familiar with the matter.


Beauty

Kao Sales Lift 3.5% Against Cosmetics Business Reset

The Japanese conglomerate and Bioré owner’s latest earnings show early gains from its new strategy to drive beauty growth.

Beauty

Kao Sales Lift 3.5% Against Cosmetics Business Reset

The Japanese conglomerate and Bioré owner’s latest earnings show early gains from its new strategy to drive beauty growth.


Beauty

Pfizer Loses Legal Bid to Block Novo’s Metsera Offer

A judge denied Pfizer’s request to temporarily block Novo Nordisk’s $10 billion bid to acquire the obesity startup Metsera Inc., saying the US pharmaceutical company’s objections to the deal don’t warrant a delay.

Beauty

Pfizer Loses Legal Bid to Block Novo’s Metsera Offer

A judge denied Pfizer’s request to temporarily block Novo Nordisk’s $10 billion bid to acquire the obesity startup Metsera Inc., saying the US pharmaceutical company’s objections to the deal don’t warrant a delay.


Retail

France Ramps Up Pressure on EU to Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons

France is urging the European Union to formally investigate the fast fashion giant, citing breaches of European rules and the Digital Services Act.

Retail

France Ramps Up Pressure on EU to Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons

France is urging the European Union to formally investigate the fast fashion giant, citing breaches of European rules and the Digital Services Act.