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Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.

Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Sports

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.

Sports

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.