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Retail

Lululemon Founder Nominates Three New Board Candidates

The athletic brand’s founder Chip Wilson is pushing for changes to the board before the company selects a new chief executive officer.

Retail

Lululemon Founder Nominates Three New Board Candidates

The athletic brand’s founder Chip Wilson is pushing for changes to the board before the company selects a new chief executive officer.


Beauty

Anastasia Beverly Hills Owner Injects $225 Million Into Brand

Anastasia Soare invested her own money into Anastasia Beverly Hills after private equity firm TPG cut its stake in the brand.

Beauty

Anastasia Beverly Hills Owner Injects $225 Million Into Brand

Anastasia Soare invested her own money into Anastasia Beverly Hills after private equity firm TPG cut its stake in the brand.


Sports

Nike Climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Stock

The athletic brand’s shares ticked up 2 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday.

Sports

Nike Climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook Buys $3 Million in Stock

The athletic brand’s shares ticked up 2 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday.


Retail

Visa and Mastercard Report 4% Growth in US Holiday Retail Sales

Many shoppers relied on artificial intelligence tools to discover ⁠and compare prices so that they could stretch discretionary budgets, Visa's chief economist said in a statement.

Retail

Visa and Mastercard Report 4% Growth in US Holiday Retail Sales

Many shoppers relied on artificial intelligence tools to discover ⁠and compare prices so that they could stretch discretionary budgets, Visa's chief economist said in a statement.


Beauty

FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, the first weight-loss drug to win approval from the agency, is expected to launch in the US in early 2026.

Beauty

FDA Approves First GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, the first weight-loss drug to win approval from the agency, is expected to launch in the US in early 2026.


Retail

Saks Mulls Bankruptcy Year After Raising Billions for Turnaround

The company is also weighing additional ways to shore up liquidity, including raising emergency financing or selling assets, Bloomberg reported.

Retail

Saks Mulls Bankruptcy Year After Raising Billions for Turnaround

The company is also weighing additional ways to shore up liquidity, including raising emergency financing or selling assets, Bloomberg reported.


Retail

UK Consumer Spending Power Grows Ahead of Christmas, Asda Says

Price inflation in British shops eased to the lowest level in five months in November, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Retail

UK Consumer Spending Power Grows Ahead of Christmas, Asda Says

Price inflation in British shops eased to the lowest level in five months in November, according to the British Retail Consortium.


Retail

Report: UK Fashion Label LK Bennett Seeks Accelerated Sale

The chain is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, Sky News reported.

Retail

Report: UK Fashion Label LK Bennett Seeks Accelerated Sale

The chain is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, Sky News reported.


Beauty

Struggling Coty Names P&G Veteran as Interim CEO

Markus Strobel will replacing Sue Nabi, as the company faces pressure on its mass-market business and a steep share-price decline.

Beauty

Struggling Coty Names P&G Veteran as Interim CEO

Markus Strobel will replacing Sue Nabi, as the company faces pressure on its mass-market business and a steep share-price decline.


Luxury

Raf Simons Brand to Sell Archive at Dover Street Market Ginza

The sale in Tokyo comes three years after the Belgian designer shut down his label.

Luxury

Raf Simons Brand to Sell Archive at Dover Street Market Ginza

The sale in Tokyo comes three years after the Belgian designer shut down his label.


Luxury

Golden Goose Sneakers Sold by Permira to Chinese Firm HSG

The deal values the company at slightly over $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.

Luxury

Golden Goose Sneakers Sold by Permira to Chinese Firm HSG

The deal values the company at slightly over $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.


Marketing

PR Firm BPCM Names New Leadership

Co-founders Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Ellen Phillips have appointed chief-of-staff Nancy Cuocci and global managing director Victor de Vita as partners.

Marketing

PR Firm BPCM Names New Leadership

Co-founders Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Ellen Phillips have appointed chief-of-staff Nancy Cuocci and global managing director Victor de Vita as partners.