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Workplace & Talent

US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%

The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.

Workplace & Talent

US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%

The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.


Sports

Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales

The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.

Sports

Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales

The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.


Retail

Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short

The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.

Retail

Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short

The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.


Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.

Retail

Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud

Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.


Retail

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split

The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.

Retail

Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split

The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.


Global Markets

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes

The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.

Global Markets

Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes

The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.


Beauty

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push

Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.

Beauty

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push

Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.


Retail

American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers

The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.

Retail

American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers

The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.


Luxury

Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand

The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.

Luxury

Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand

The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.


Retail

Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel

Spend growth at off-price chains ‌is among the strongest in retail, ​with gains across all income segments.

Retail

Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel

Spend growth at off-price chains ‌is among the strongest in retail, ​with gains across all income segments.


Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme ​Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme ​Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.


Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.

Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.