Fashion
Paris sets new trend as the product placement Olympics
By Reuters Published Aug 12, 2024 Winning athletes in Paris have received their medals on Louis Vuitton trays before being handed a Samsung flip p
Capri Holdings “disappointed” as Versace, Kors see double-digit Q1 declines
Capri Holdings is the latest luxury giant to prove that times are tough out there. The company’s Q1 results for fiscal 2025 saw revenue falling 13.2% on a
Manolo Blahnik has second-best year to date, despite impact of…
It may still be a relatively small independent in a luxury world dominated by deep-pocketed global giants but Manolo Blahnik is upbeat, despite revenue and p
Asda Q2 sales drop, George scores in schoolwear
Asda, Britain's third-biggest supermarket group, posted a 5.3% decline in underlying sales in the three months to the end of June, as it continues to underpe
E.l.f. Beauty projects annual forecasts below estimates as consumers spend…
By Reuters Published Aug 9, 2024 E.l.f. Beauty forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on 8 August and said it would raise prices of its
Simone Biles’ leotards ignite sales of made-in-America brand
By Bloomberg Published Aug 9, 2024 Simone Biles won four more medals during the Paris Olympics, making her the most decorated American gymnast eve
China’s consumer prices rise faster than expected in July
By Bloomberg Published Aug 9, 2024 China’s consumer prices rose more than expected, offering hope of a recovery in domestic demand that has weig
Don’t count on the ‘Lipstick Index’ for the next recession
By Bloomberg Published Aug 9, 2024 When the economy takes a turn for the worse, consumers choose affordable treats such as cosmetics. That’s be
Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory
By Reuters Published Aug 9, 2024 Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit on 8 August on margins boost from selling its sports apparel
French lingerie brands heat up intimate apparel market with a…
While all eyes may be on Paris for the Olympics, another group of its countrymen brought another famous savoir-faire, intimate apparel to the Big Apple's att
Allbirds remains lossmaking but CEO hails “financial progress”
Sustainable footwear and apparel specialist Allbirds said on 7 August that second quarter net revenue decreased 26.8% to $51.6 million versus a year ago, wit
Nike sees gold rush with summer Olympics driven website visits,…
By Reuters Published Aug 8, 2024 The summer Olympics is turning out to be a rare win for Nike as the global sporting event has helped boost demand
