Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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Beauty
L’Oreal Sales Fell More than Expected in Second Quarter
The group posted a net profit of 2.14 billion euros for the January to June period, down from 2.47 billion euros a year earlier.
Luxury
Brunello Cucinelli Expects Sales to Fall 10 Percent in 2020 as it Writes Down $34 Million in Excess Inventory
The Italian luxury group expects a recovery in the second half of the year.
Retail
Gap's Quarterly Sales Down 43% on Coronavirus Hit
Net loss came in at $932 million, or $2.51 per share, for the three months ending May 2.
Retail
Nordstrom Sales Plunge Nearly 40% in Quarterly Sales
Digital sales rose only 5 percent in the same period.
Luxury
Moncler Hopes for Rebound in Second Half of 2020
Analysts on average expect Moncler's sales to fall by 6 percent in 2020, better than most rivals, because most of its sales take place towards the end of each year.
Beauty
L'Oreal Sales Fall in First Quarter, E-Commerce Surges
The cosmetics maker said demand in China had begun to pick up again as coronavirus restrictions there are eased.
Retail
M&S Warns of 'Severe Impact' From Coronavirus
The British retailer, already seeing a substantial decline clothing and homeware sales, will not pay a final dividend for its 2019-20 year and said it was unable to provide meaningful guidance on 2020-2021 earnings.
Retail
Nordstrom Earnings Fall Below Market Expectations
The Seattle-based retailer missed estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, sending its shares down 9 percent in after-market trading.
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Luxury
Six Key Takeaways from LVMH’s 2019 Results
It was another year of record growth for the luxury conglomerate, which placed big bets on the experience economy and fine jewellery. But there are challenges ahead.
Retail
Nike Earnings Fail to Wow Investors After Stock Hits Record
Despite posting quarterly results that sailed past Wall Street estimates, the shares dipped in late trading, suggesting some investors were looking for an even bigger upside surprise.
Retail
Nordstrom Quarterly Profit Beats Estimates
Nordstrom's upbeat guidance comes in contrast to profit forecast cuts by larger rivals Macy's and Kohl's ahead of the crucial holiday season.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.