Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Luxury
Is the Storm Blowing Over for Watchmakers? Yes and No
It’s a case of winners and losers for Swiss watchmakers, as the strongest brands shoot ahead, widening the gap with their smaller rivals, writes Robin Swithinbank. Plus, Rolex’s LIV Golf tie-up and The Honourable Merchants Group’s pause.
Is the Storm Blowing Over for Watchmakers? Yes and No
It’s a case of winners and losers for Swiss watchmakers, as the strongest brands shoot ahead, widening the gap with their smaller rivals, writes Robin Swithinbank. Plus, Rolex’s LIV Golf tie-up and The Honourable Merchants Group’s pause.
Beauty
Rhode Drives Third-Quarter Growth for E.l.f. Beauty
Projected to exceed $360 million in annual sales, Rhode remained the company’s fastest-growing brand, driving sales momentum.
Rhode Drives Third-Quarter Growth for E.l.f. Beauty
Projected to exceed $360 million in annual sales, Rhode remained the company’s fastest-growing brand, driving sales momentum.
Beauty
Novo Nordisk Forecasts Sharp Revenue Drop in 2026
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic has predicted a sharp drop in revenues this year, owing to a push by Donald Trump to lower US weight-loss drug prices, rising competition and the loss of key patent protections.
Novo Nordisk Forecasts Sharp Revenue Drop in 2026
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic has predicted a sharp drop in revenues this year, owing to a push by Donald Trump to lower US weight-loss drug prices, rising competition and the loss of key patent protections.
Luxury
Michael Kors Parent Capri Raises Annual Revenue Forecast
Capri Holdings raised its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong performance from its Jimmy Choo brand, despite a dip in overall revenue and continued pressure on Michael Kors.
Michael Kors Parent Capri Raises Annual Revenue Forecast
Capri Holdings raised its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong performance from its Jimmy Choo brand, despite a dip in overall revenue and continued pressure on Michael Kors.
Luxury
Zegna Organic Revenues Up 4.6% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Americas Performance
The Greater China region remained weak, with organic revenues down 10 percent.
Zegna Organic Revenues Up 4.6% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Americas Performance
The Greater China region remained weak, with organic revenues down 10 percent.
Retail
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Luxury
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Beauty
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Beauty
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Sports
Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump
Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.
Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump
Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.
Retail
H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.
H&M Profit Beats Expectations as Concerns of Slowing Sales Mount
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer exceeded profit forecasts for the third consecutive quarter.
Luxury
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.