De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
business-slowdown
Financial Markets
Under Armour Earnings Fall 57 Percent as It Expands Beyond Apparel
Under Armour's second-quarter profit fell 57 percent as the sporting-goods maker took a hit from the bankruptcy of one of its largest customers and increased spending to fuel its sales growth.
Under Armour Earnings Fall 57 Percent as It Expands Beyond Apparel
Under Armour's second-quarter profit fell 57 percent as the sporting-goods maker took a hit from the bankruptcy of one of its largest customers and increased spending to fuel its sales growth.
News & Analysis
Swatch First-Half Profit Slumps as Much as 60 Percent
Swatch Group, the maker of Omega and Tissot timepieces, said first-half profit fell about 50 percent to 60 percent on weak demand in Asia and Europe and the strength of the Swiss franc.
Swatch First-Half Profit Slumps as Much as 60 Percent
Swatch Group, the maker of Omega and Tissot timepieces, said first-half profit fell about 50 percent to 60 percent on weak demand in Asia and Europe and the strength of the Swiss franc.
Financial Markets
Aeropostale Reports 1Q Loss
Aeropostale has reported a loss of $58.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.
Aeropostale Reports 1Q Loss
Aeropostale has reported a loss of $58.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.
Retail
Burberry Sales Beat Estimates on Recent Boost in UK Demand
Comparable sales fell 3 percent, beating the 5 percent drop expected by analysts.
Burberry Sales Beat Estimates on Recent Boost in UK Demand
Comparable sales fell 3 percent, beating the 5 percent drop expected by analysts.
Technology
Germany's Rocket Internet Falls Back To Earth
After slower growth from Nigeria to Russia and Brazil, Rocket Internet's 2012 launched would-be African Amazon company Jumia has casted doubt on Rocket Internet's ambition to become the world's biggest Internet company outside the United States and China.
Germany's Rocket Internet Falls Back To Earth
After slower growth from Nigeria to Russia and Brazil, Rocket Internet's 2012 launched would-be African Amazon company Jumia has casted doubt on Rocket Internet's ambition to become the world's biggest Internet company outside the United States and China.
News & Analysis
Nike Shares Drop After Orders Spark Concerns About Slowdown
Nike tumbled as much as 7.4 percent in late trading after its sales and orders missed estimates, renewing concerns that competitors will hamstring growth at the world’s largest sports brand.
Nike Shares Drop After Orders Spark Concerns About Slowdown
Nike tumbled as much as 7.4 percent in late trading after its sales and orders missed estimates, renewing concerns that competitors will hamstring growth at the world’s largest sports brand.
Financial Markets
JD.com Loses Lustre as Hedge Funds Backpedal Amid Slowing Growth
The US-traded stock has plunged 37 percent this year, wiping out almost $17 billion in market value.
JD.com Loses Lustre as Hedge Funds Backpedal Amid Slowing Growth
The US-traded stock has plunged 37 percent this year, wiping out almost $17 billion in market value.
Financial Markets
H&M Earnings Decline on Weakest Sales Growth in Three Years
H&M reported a decline in second-quarter earnings as the Swedish fashion retailer marked down merchandise that was not selling in Europe because of unusually wet and wintry weather.
H&M Earnings Decline on Weakest Sales Growth in Three Years
H&M reported a decline in second-quarter earnings as the Swedish fashion retailer marked down merchandise that was not selling in Europe because of unusually wet and wintry weather.
China
Short Interest in JD.com Rises to Record as Stock Slumps
Investors are more bearish than ever on JD.com, even after the Chinese online retailer tumbled 37 percent this year amid flagging sales growth.
Short Interest in JD.com Rises to Record as Stock Slumps
Investors are more bearish than ever on JD.com, even after the Chinese online retailer tumbled 37 percent this year amid flagging sales growth.
News & Analysis
Neiman Marcus' Same-Store Sales Fall Amid Apparel Slowdown
US luxury fashion retailer Neiman Marcus Group Ltd reported its third straight quarterly drop in sales at established stores and a nearly 81 percent fall in profit amid a slowdown in apparel spending.
Neiman Marcus' Same-Store Sales Fall Amid Apparel Slowdown
US luxury fashion retailer Neiman Marcus Group Ltd reported its third straight quarterly drop in sales at established stores and a nearly 81 percent fall in profit amid a slowdown in apparel spending.
News & Analysis
Urban Outfitters Declines After Warning of Sales Slide
Urban Outfitters Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in almost seven months after warning of a sales decrease this quarter, renewing concerns about a slowdown at the retail chain.
Urban Outfitters Declines After Warning of Sales Slide
Urban Outfitters Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in almost seven months after warning of a sales decrease this quarter, renewing concerns about a slowdown at the retail chain.
Financial Markets
Men's Wearhouse Misses Street 1Q Forecasts
Men's Wearhouse has reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.6 million.
Men's Wearhouse Misses Street 1Q Forecasts
Men's Wearhouse has reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $1.6 million.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.