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Beauty

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending

The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.

Beauty

Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending

The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.


Beauty

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO

The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.

Beauty

Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO

The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.


Sports

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings

The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.

Sports

Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings

The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.


Beauty

Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios

Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.

Beauty

Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios

Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.


Marketing

Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group

The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.

Marketing

Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group

The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.


Luxury

Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices

The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.

Luxury

Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices

The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.


Beauty

Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO

Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.

Beauty

Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO

Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.


Sports

Sportswear Brand On Sees Possible Boost From Lower US Tariff Rate

The Swiss sportswear brand forecast at least 23 percent sales growth in 2026 and an increase in its annual profit margin.

Sports

Sportswear Brand On Sees Possible Boost From Lower US Tariff Rate

The Swiss sportswear brand forecast at least 23 percent sales growth in 2026 and an increase in its annual profit margin.


Technology

Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT

The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.

Technology

Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT

The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.


Luxury

Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show

Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.

Luxury

Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show

Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.


Beauty

Beiersdorf Forecasts Lower 2026 Net Sales and Margin, Announces Share Buyback

The German owner of Nivea and La Prairie expects it sales growth to slow and its operating margin to shrink slightly in 2026 and it navigates disruptions in the US and China.

Beauty

Beiersdorf Forecasts Lower 2026 Net Sales and Margin, Announces Share Buyback

The German owner of Nivea and La Prairie expects it sales growth to slow and its operating margin to shrink slightly in 2026 and it navigates disruptions in the US and China.


Global Markets

Iran Strikes Snarl E-Commerce Delivery Times to Middle East

Major e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Amazon warn of longer delivery times after the US-led bombing campaign against Iran disrupted key air and sea routes in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets.

Global Markets

Iran Strikes Snarl E-Commerce Delivery Times to Middle East

Major e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Amazon warn of longer delivery times after the US-led bombing campaign against Iran disrupted key air and sea routes in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets.