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Retail

Vestiaire Collective Expects First Profit in 2026

The fashion resale platform expects to rake in its first annual profit more than 15 years after its launch as it eyes expansion in the US.

Retail

Vestiaire Collective Expects First Profit in 2026

The fashion resale platform expects to rake in its first annual profit more than 15 years after its launch as it eyes expansion in the US.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Results Below Estimates as Marketing Costs Increase

The US cosmetics giant projected annual sales and profit slightly below estimates on Thursday, as it navigates a brand reset with increased marketing spend while it navigates tariff-related headwinds.

Beauty

Estée Lauder Forecasts Annual Results Below Estimates as Marketing Costs Increase

The US cosmetics giant projected annual sales and profit slightly below estimates on Thursday, as it navigates a brand reset with increased marketing spend while it navigates tariff-related headwinds.


Beauty

Nykaa Profit More Than Doubles Amid Beauty Demand Surge in India

Indian fashion-to-beauty retailer Nykaa posted a more than two-fold jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, helped by steady demand for brands like Estée Lauder and Kay Beauty.

Beauty

Nykaa Profit More Than Doubles Amid Beauty Demand Surge in India

Indian fashion-to-beauty retailer Nykaa posted a more than two-fold jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, helped by steady demand for brands like Estée Lauder and Kay Beauty.


Beauty

AbbVie Shares Fall as Wall Street Focuses on Filler Weakness

The Botox maker's 2026 profit forecast surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, though investors saw vulnerabilities in the company's filler brand Juvéderm.

Beauty

AbbVie Shares Fall as Wall Street Focuses on Filler Weakness

The Botox maker's 2026 profit forecast surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, though investors saw vulnerabilities in the company's filler brand Juvéderm.


Beauty

KKR Prepares Wella Company for US IPO

The Investment firm is preparing OPI nail polish owner Wella Company to go public as soon as this year, in an offering that could value the company at more than the $4.3 billion KKR paid for it.

Beauty

KKR Prepares Wella Company for US IPO

The Investment firm is preparing OPI nail polish owner Wella Company to go public as soon as this year, in an offering that could value the company at more than the $4.3 billion KKR paid for it.


Workplace & Talent

Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees

The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.

Workplace & Talent

Nike Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Employees

The EEOC is investigating the brand over claims of systemic racism against white employees, including through DEI programmes.


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.

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.


Global Markets

AGOA Extension Offers Temporary Reprieve for African Exporters to the US

US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday extending the lapsed US duty-free trade programme for 32 eligible African countries through Dec. 31.

Global Markets

AGOA Extension Offers Temporary Reprieve for African Exporters to the US

US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday extending the lapsed US duty-free trade programme for 32 eligible African countries through Dec. 31.


Beauty

AI Fragrance Company Osmo Raises $70 Million

The AI-powered scent design platform will use the funds to expand its team and operations as demand grows for its services.

Beauty

AI Fragrance Company Osmo Raises $70 Million

The AI-powered scent design platform will use the funds to expand its team and operations as demand grows for its services.


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.

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.


Beauty

Hair Loss Biopharma Firm Veradermics Raises $256 Million in IPO

Veradermics Inc., a biopharmaceutical firm focused on hair restoration, raised $256.3 million in an upsized US initial public offering priced above the top of its marketed range.

Beauty

Hair Loss Biopharma Firm Veradermics Raises $256 Million in IPO

Veradermics Inc., a biopharmaceutical firm focused on hair restoration, raised $256.3 million in an upsized US initial public offering priced above the top of its marketed range.


Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Group Boosts Outlook as Tariff Impact Eases

The top UK Rolex seller upgraded its annual sales outlook as demand for luxury timepieces rebounds, particularly in the US.

Luxury

Watches of Switzerland Group Boosts Outlook as Tariff Impact Eases

The top UK Rolex seller upgraded its annual sales outlook as demand for luxury timepieces rebounds, particularly in the US.