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Hermès CEO Says Epstein Targeted Him During LVMH Battle
Axel Dumas, an heir to one of Europe’s biggest fortunes, said Jeffrey Epstein met with him once despite the Frenchman’s efforts to avoid him.

Hermès CEO Says Epstein Targeted Him During LVMH Battle
Axel Dumas, an heir to one of Europe’s biggest fortunes, said Jeffrey Epstein met with him once despite the Frenchman’s efforts to avoid him.

Lululemon Faces Second See-Through Leggings Issue in Less Than a Month
A new pair of leggings is being called out for being see-through when wearers bend or squat, adding to the activewear maker’s challenges.

Lululemon Faces Second See-Through Leggings Issue in Less Than a Month
A new pair of leggings is being called out for being see-through when wearers bend or squat, adding to the activewear maker’s challenges.

Indonesia Seals Tiffany Stores on Suspicion of Illegal Imports
Customs authorities have sealed three Tiffany & Co. stores in Jakarta as part of a crackdown on undeclared high-value imported goods.

Indonesia Seals Tiffany Stores on Suspicion of Illegal Imports
Customs authorities have sealed three Tiffany & Co. stores in Jakarta as part of a crackdown on undeclared high-value imported goods.

L’Oréal Reports 6 Percent Jump in Fourth-Quarter Sales
The French cosmetics giant typically outperforms rivals, but growth has slowed in recent quarters due to fierce competition and challenges in China and the US.

L’Oréal Reports 6 Percent Jump in Fourth-Quarter Sales
The French cosmetics giant typically outperforms rivals, but growth has slowed in recent quarters due to fierce competition and challenges in China and the US.

India Textiles to Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says
Textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

India Textiles to Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says
Textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots
The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.

Birkenstock Benefits From Growing Demand for Clogs and Boots
The German sandal maker saw robust holiday demand for its clogs, boots and high-end shearling-lined footwear as it continues a push to become a footwear brand for all seasons.

Unilever Sales Lifted by Dove Soap, India Beauty Demand
The UK personal care giant posted better-than-expected sales at the end of last year, boosted by premium beauty and home care products in India and China.

Unilever Sales Lifted by Dove Soap, India Beauty Demand
The UK personal care giant posted better-than-expected sales at the end of last year, boosted by premium beauty and home care products in India and China.

Hermès Reports 9.8% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter, Beating Expectations
Sales in the Americas region, mainly the United States, rose by 12.1 percent, beating expectations of around 9 percent.

Hermès Reports 9.8% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter, Beating Expectations
Sales in the Americas region, mainly the United States, rose by 12.1 percent, beating expectations of around 9 percent.

Arnault Snaps Up LVMH Shares After Vowing to Own More Than 50%
The chief executive has long sought to tighten his control over LVMH, a company he’s headed since 1989 and expanded largely through acquisitions into Europe’s second-biggest firm.

Arnault Snaps Up LVMH Shares After Vowing to Own More Than 50%
The chief executive has long sought to tighten his control over LVMH, a company he’s headed since 1989 and expanded largely through acquisitions into Europe’s second-biggest firm.

Glossier Lays Off More Than 50 Employees
The US cosmetics label went through a reorganisation on Wednesday that saw around one-third of employees let go.

Glossier Lays Off More Than 50 Employees
The US cosmetics label went through a reorganisation on Wednesday that saw around one-third of employees let go.

EssilorLuxottica Growth Propelled by Boom in Meta Glasses Sales
The world’s biggest eyewear maker reported an 18 percent surge in fourth-quarter sales, far surpassing analysts’ estimates.

EssilorLuxottica Growth Propelled by Boom in Meta Glasses Sales
The world’s biggest eyewear maker reported an 18 percent surge in fourth-quarter sales, far surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Lululemon Head Calvin McDonald Named CEO of Wella
McDonald will join the KKR-backed American cosmetics conglomerate on April 2 as it gears up for a reported IPO.

Lululemon Head Calvin McDonald Named CEO of Wella
McDonald will join the KKR-backed American cosmetics conglomerate on April 2 as it gears up for a reported IPO.