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Retail

Temu-Owner PDD Fires Dozens of Workers After Fistfight With China Officials

The e-commerce company fired its government relations team in Shanghai after a physical altercation between employees and Chinese regulators who were investigating reports of fraudulent deliveries.

Retail

Temu-Owner PDD Fires Dozens of Workers After Fistfight With China Officials

The e-commerce company fired its government relations team in Shanghai after a physical altercation between employees and Chinese regulators who were investigating reports of fraudulent deliveries.


Luxury

Hermès Heir of Missing-Shares Fame Sets Up Paris Investment Firm

Nicolas Puech, a fifth-generation descendant of the founder of Hermès International SCA, established the company called Ferret last month.

Luxury

Hermès Heir of Missing-Shares Fame Sets Up Paris Investment Firm

Nicolas Puech, a fifth-generation descendant of the founder of Hermès International SCA, established the company called Ferret last month.


Retail

US Apparel Sales Stagnated in October as Overall Spending Slowed

Lower-income households began pulling back on travel and clothing expenses.

Retail

US Apparel Sales Stagnated in October as Overall Spending Slowed

Lower-income households began pulling back on travel and clothing expenses.


Luxury

Chanel Taps Aegon’s Top HR Executive for Luxury Company Role

Elisabetta Caldera has been named global chief people and organisation officer starting next month.

Luxury

Chanel Taps Aegon’s Top HR Executive for Luxury Company Role

Elisabetta Caldera has been named global chief people and organisation officer starting next month.


Luxury

Kering Raises $690 Million in New York Property Deal with Ardian

The French group is contributing 715-717 Fifth Avenue to a new joint venture with Ardian, as it continues its push to maintain control of prime retail locations while raising cash.

Luxury

Kering Raises $690 Million in New York Property Deal with Ardian

The French group is contributing 715-717 Fifth Avenue to a new joint venture with Ardian, as it continues its push to maintain control of prime retail locations while raising cash.


Sustainability

Rick Owens Bans Animal Fur

The news comes less than a week after the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade staged protests outside the brand’s stores.

Sustainability

Rick Owens Bans Animal Fur

The news comes less than a week after the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade staged protests outside the brand’s stores.


Retail

Ssense Receives Court Approval to Extend its Restructuring Process

A new stay order granted by the Superior Court of Quebec gives the embattled Canadian e-tailer until Feb. 19 to right size its business.

Retail

Ssense Receives Court Approval to Extend its Restructuring Process

A new stay order granted by the Superior Court of Quebec gives the embattled Canadian e-tailer until Feb. 19 to right size its business.


Beauty

Indie Brand Sacheu Beauty Expands C-Suite

The cosmetics brand, best known for its viral peel-off lip stains, has named Michelle Miller and Connie Kim as to lead its marketing and financial operations respectively.

Beauty

Indie Brand Sacheu Beauty Expands C-Suite

The cosmetics brand, best known for its viral peel-off lip stains, has named Michelle Miller and Connie Kim as to lead its marketing and financial operations respectively.


Beauty

TPG Cuts Stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills, Takes $600 Million Hit

The private equity firm exited most of its stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills as part of a debt restructuring, largely wiping out its initial investment, according to people familiar with the matter.

Beauty

TPG Cuts Stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills, Takes $600 Million Hit

The private equity firm exited most of its stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills as part of a debt restructuring, largely wiping out its initial investment, according to people familiar with the matter.


Retail

Saks’ Distressed Debt Tumbles to Lows Ahead of Interest Deadline

The luxury retailer faces a more than $100 million interest payment deadline at the end of the month.

Retail

Saks’ Distressed Debt Tumbles to Lows Ahead of Interest Deadline

The luxury retailer faces a more than $100 million interest payment deadline at the end of the month.


Beauty

Report: Coty CEO and Chair to Exit in Leadership Shake-Up

The Financial Times reported on Friday that chief executive Sue Nabi and the company's chair, Peter Harf, are set to exit the company as part of an overhaul led by controlling shareholder JAB Holdings.

Beauty

Report: Coty CEO and Chair to Exit in Leadership Shake-Up

The Financial Times reported on Friday that chief executive Sue Nabi and the company's chair, Peter Harf, are set to exit the company as part of an overhaul led by controlling shareholder JAB Holdings.


Retail

EU Agrees to Interim €3 Levy on Small Parcels to Combat China

Ministers agreed last month to abolish a rule that let goods under €150 enter the EU without customs duties.

Retail

EU Agrees to Interim €3 Levy on Small Parcels to Combat China

Ministers agreed last month to abolish a rule that let goods under €150 enter the EU without customs duties.