The News In Brief

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.

American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.

American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.

Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.

Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.

Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.

Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.

Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.

Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings
The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings
The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.

Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.

Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.