Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
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Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew
This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew
This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
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How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday
Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.
How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday
Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.
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With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday
There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.
With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday
There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.
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Macy's Suffers Credit-Card Processing Glitch, Irking Shoppers
The glitch marks the latest headache for a retailer that’s trying to get back on its feet.
Macy's Suffers Credit-Card Processing Glitch, Irking Shoppers
The glitch marks the latest headache for a retailer that’s trying to get back on its feet.
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Macy's CEO Sees Strong Start to Holidays, Helped by Coat Sales
Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gennette expects to ring up a million coats, sweaters and fleeces by the end of the long weekend.
Macy's CEO Sees Strong Start to Holidays, Helped by Coat Sales
Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gennette expects to ring up a million coats, sweaters and fleeces by the end of the long weekend.
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US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
US Shoppers Browse Stores, Buy Online as Black Friday Deals Beckon
Despite explosive growth in online shopping, traditional retailers still earn the bulk of their revenue from in-store buys.
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US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
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Don't Go Hunting for Black Friday Bargains at Harrods
As Brexit jitters dampen the outlook for UK holiday spending, retailers are gearing up for Black Friday earlier this year. But not Harrods.
Don't Go Hunting for Black Friday Bargains at Harrods
As Brexit jitters dampen the outlook for UK holiday spending, retailers are gearing up for Black Friday earlier this year. But not Harrods.
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US Consumers Plan to Shop in Stores on Black Friday
Black Friday is still enough of a social activity that Americans like to do it in person, according to the results of a new survey from Deloitte LP.
US Consumers Plan to Shop in Stores on Black Friday
Black Friday is still enough of a social activity that Americans like to do it in person, according to the results of a new survey from Deloitte LP.
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.