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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.


Retail

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down in January

The activewear retailer raised its annual revenue and profit forecast Thursday.

Retail

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to Step Down in January

The activewear retailer raised its annual revenue and profit forecast Thursday.


Retail

China Officials, PDD Staff Get Into Fistfights During Audit

The episode may trigger investor concern about increased regulatory scrutiny of Pinduoduo and Temu, whose Dublin headquarters were raided last week by EU watchdogs.

Retail

China Officials, PDD Staff Get Into Fistfights During Audit

The episode may trigger investor concern about increased regulatory scrutiny of Pinduoduo and Temu, whose Dublin headquarters were raided last week by EU watchdogs.


Beauty

Lilly’s Experimental Shot Reduces Body Weight by 23%

A next-generation obesity shot from Eli Lilly, retatrutide, helped patients lose almost a quarter of their body weight in a late-stage study.

Beauty

Lilly’s Experimental Shot Reduces Body Weight by 23%

A next-generation obesity shot from Eli Lilly, retatrutide, helped patients lose almost a quarter of their body weight in a late-stage study.


Luxury

Prada to Launch $930 ‘Made in India’ Sandals After Backlash

The luxury brand is collaborating with Indian artisans to create a limited-edition collection of sandals after facing criticism for cultural appropriation.

Luxury

Prada to Launch $930 ‘Made in India’ Sandals After Backlash

The luxury brand is collaborating with Indian artisans to create a limited-edition collection of sandals after facing criticism for cultural appropriation.


Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Lifts 2025 Revenue Growth Forecast to Up to 12%

Fourth-quarter sales are expected to post double-digit growth at constant exchange rates.

Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Lifts 2025 Revenue Growth Forecast to Up to 12%

Fourth-quarter sales are expected to post double-digit growth at constant exchange rates.


Luxury

HSG Closes In on Deal to Buy Sneaker Maker Golden Goose

The transaction would value the Italian company at more than $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.

Luxury

HSG Closes In on Deal to Buy Sneaker Maker Golden Goose

The transaction would value the Italian company at more than $2.9 billion, Bloomberg reported.


Media

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala

The event, set for May. 4 of next year, will focus on the theme ‘Costume Art.’

Media

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala

The event, set for May. 4 of next year, will focus on the theme ‘Costume Art.’


Beauty

CVC Plans Sale of Japan’s FineToday After Scrapped IPO

The private equity firm is seeking $2 billion for the personal care firm, after acquiring it from Shiseido in 2021 for $1.5 billion.

Beauty

CVC Plans Sale of Japan’s FineToday After Scrapped IPO

The private equity firm is seeking $2 billion for the personal care firm, after acquiring it from Shiseido in 2021 for $1.5 billion.