Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
acquisition
Retail
Brazilian Retailer Magazine Luiza Buys Netshoes for $62 Million
It was reported last August that online sportswear retailer Netshoes had hired Goldman Sachs to seek an investor to inject cash in the company and restructure its debt.
Brazilian Retailer Magazine Luiza Buys Netshoes for $62 Million
It was reported last August that online sportswear retailer Netshoes had hired Goldman Sachs to seek an investor to inject cash in the company and restructure its debt.
Financial Markets
Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.
Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.
Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.
Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.
News & Analysis
Moncler CEO Says No One Has Asked to Buy Company
This follows Eurazeo's sale of its entire 4.8 percent stake in Moncler for about €445 million.
Moncler CEO Says No One Has Asked to Buy Company
This follows Eurazeo's sale of its entire 4.8 percent stake in Moncler for about €445 million.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
News & Analysis
The Tiny Deals Behind Mukesh Ambani's Bid to Take On Amazon
Asia’s richest man is sharpening his focus on e-commerce with a string of tiny acquisitions and stake purchases to face the world’s largest online retailer.
The Tiny Deals Behind Mukesh Ambani's Bid to Take On Amazon
Asia’s richest man is sharpening his focus on e-commerce with a string of tiny acquisitions and stake purchases to face the world’s largest online retailer.
Beauty
Avon Explores Deal to Put Company Back Together
The cosmetics maker, which split itself three years ago, has been considering a deal that would put the company back together.
Avon Explores Deal to Put Company Back Together
The cosmetics maker, which split itself three years ago, has been considering a deal that would put the company back together.
News & Analysis
Lacoste Owner in Talks to Acquire The Kooples
Swiss investor Maus Frères has entered exclusive negotiations with shareholders to take over French label The Kooples.
Lacoste Owner in Talks to Acquire The Kooples
Swiss investor Maus Frères has entered exclusive negotiations with shareholders to take over French label The Kooples.
News & Analysis
JD Sports to Buy Smaller Rival Footasylum
The sports retailer, which raised its stake in Footasylum to over 18 percent last month, has agreed to buy the smaller rival in a deal valued at up to £90.1 million.
JD Sports to Buy Smaller Rival Footasylum
The sports retailer, which raised its stake in Footasylum to over 18 percent last month, has agreed to buy the smaller rival in a deal valued at up to £90.1 million.
News & Analysis
Despite Multiple Suitors, Furla Has No Plans to Sell
The Italian handbag maker, whose revenues doubled in four years reaching €513 million in 2018, plans to remain a family-run business despite several Italian and foreign bidders.
Despite Multiple Suitors, Furla Has No Plans to Sell
The Italian handbag maker, whose revenues doubled in four years reaching €513 million in 2018, plans to remain a family-run business despite several Italian and foreign bidders.
News & Analysis
Sports Direct Founder's Investments Could Fill a Department Store
Billionaire Mike Ashley's current direct and indirect holdings include Debenhams, House of Fraser and French Connection, among others.
Sports Direct Founder's Investments Could Fill a Department Store
Billionaire Mike Ashley's current direct and indirect holdings include Debenhams, House of Fraser and French Connection, among others.
The News in Brief
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.
Estée Lauder Sues Jo Malone, Zara UK for Trademark Infringement
The US cosmetics giant said on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against perfumer Jo Malone, her fragrance brand ‘Jo Loves’ and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products.