The News In Brief

Johnson & Johnson Forecasts 2026 Profit Above Wall Street Estimates
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday forecast 2026 sales and profit ahead of Wall Street estimates, even when including a hit of 'hundreds of millions of dollars' from the drug pricing deal it signed with the Trump administration earlier this month.

Johnson & Johnson Forecasts 2026 Profit Above Wall Street Estimates
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday forecast 2026 sales and profit ahead of Wall Street estimates, even when including a hit of 'hundreds of millions of dollars' from the drug pricing deal it signed with the Trump administration earlier this month.

L’Oréal to Invest $383 Million in Indian Tech Hub
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal said on Wednesday it will set up a beauty tech hub in the south Indian city of Hyderabad with an initial investment of over 35 billion rupees ($383.4 million).

L’Oréal to Invest $383 Million in Indian Tech Hub
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal said on Wednesday it will set up a beauty tech hub in the south Indian city of Hyderabad with an initial investment of over 35 billion rupees ($383.4 million).

Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Says
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC product prices on the e-commerce platform are starting to rise as third-party sellers pass on higher costs caused by US tariffs.

Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Says
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC product prices on the e-commerce platform are starting to rise as third-party sellers pass on higher costs caused by US tariffs.

Burberry Beats Holiday Sales Expectations, Attracts More Shoppers in China
The British luxury brand exceeded holiday sales expectations, driven by a successful marketing strategy that helped attract more Gen-Z consumers.

Burberry Beats Holiday Sales Expectations, Attracts More Shoppers in China
The British luxury brand exceeded holiday sales expectations, driven by a successful marketing strategy that helped attract more Gen-Z consumers.

Estée Lauder Companies Sued by Beauty Tech Company
Nomi Beauty accused the cosmetics giant of effectively putting it out of business by stealing technology to boost sales from jet-setting travellers in hotels.

Estée Lauder Companies Sued by Beauty Tech Company
Nomi Beauty accused the cosmetics giant of effectively putting it out of business by stealing technology to boost sales from jet-setting travellers in hotels.

Nike Reshuffles Regional Leadership as It Looks to Strengthen Key Markets
New leaders have been appointed in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America regions.

Nike Reshuffles Regional Leadership as It Looks to Strengthen Key Markets
New leaders have been appointed in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America regions.

Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of Sheer Leggings That Aren’t ‘Squat Proof’
The Get Low collection is still available in stores, but online sales have been temporarily paused, Bloomberg reported.

Lululemon Pauses Online Sales of Sheer Leggings That Aren’t ‘Squat Proof’
The Get Low collection is still available in stores, but online sales have been temporarily paused, Bloomberg reported.

Bain Said to Make Finetoday Bid, Eyes Asia Beauty Market
Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group Finetoday Holdings Co., according to people familiar with the matter.

Bain Said to Make Finetoday Bid, Eyes Asia Beauty Market
Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group Finetoday Holdings Co., according to people familiar with the matter.

LVMH Sells Greater China Retail Business of Its DFS Group to CTG
The luxury conglomerate has agreed to sell its travel retail business.

LVMH Sells Greater China Retail Business of Its DFS Group to CTG
The luxury conglomerate has agreed to sell its travel retail business.

De Beers Cuts Diamond Prices for the First Time in Over a Year
The diamond company has cut diamond prices to address slumping demand caused by a downturn in Chinese luxury spending, the rising popularity of synthetic stones and US tariffs on India.

De Beers Cuts Diamond Prices for the First Time in Over a Year
The diamond company has cut diamond prices to address slumping demand caused by a downturn in Chinese luxury spending, the rising popularity of synthetic stones and US tariffs on India.

Luxury Stocks Hit Three-Month Low as Analysts Warn on Valuations
As Europe’s luxury-goods stocks get off to a shaky start to 2026, some analysts are warning that the sector’s recent rally has left valuations looking inflated.

Luxury Stocks Hit Three-Month Low as Analysts Warn on Valuations
As Europe’s luxury-goods stocks get off to a shaky start to 2026, some analysts are warning that the sector’s recent rally has left valuations looking inflated.

Zalando Nears First US Client Deal, Sees AI Traffic Growing
The German online fashion platform is breaking into the US market with the company’s business-to-business offerings.

Zalando Nears First US Client Deal, Sees AI Traffic Growing
The German online fashion platform is breaking into the US market with the company’s business-to-business offerings.