Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
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SoftBank Proceeds From Alibaba Selldown Rise to $10 Billion
SoftBank Group Corp. has lifted the amount of money it will raise from selling down its stake in China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to $10 billion, after exercising an option to sell more shares through a trust.
SoftBank Proceeds From Alibaba Selldown Rise to $10 Billion
SoftBank Group Corp. has lifted the amount of money it will raise from selling down its stake in China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to $10 billion, after exercising an option to sell more shares through a trust.
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Alibaba Buys $2 Billion in Own Stock From Softbank
Alibaba agreed to buy $2 billion of its own stock from SoftBank Group Corp. at $74 a share, as part of SoftBank’s effort to monetise $8.9 billion of its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
Alibaba Buys $2 Billion in Own Stock From Softbank
Alibaba agreed to buy $2 billion of its own stock from SoftBank Group Corp. at $74 a share, as part of SoftBank’s effort to monetise $8.9 billion of its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
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Michael Kors Rises After Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Projections
Michael Kors released early summer products — including some that aren't available at other retailers — to bring customers into its stores.
Michael Kors Rises After Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Projections
Michael Kors released early summer products — including some that aren't available at other retailers — to bring customers into its stores.
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Vera Bradley Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
Vera Bradley Inc. has reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Vera Bradley Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
Vera Bradley Inc. has reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
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G-III Apparel Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. has reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $2.8 million.
G-III Apparel Beats 1Q Profit Forecasts
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. has reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $2.8 million.
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Top Alibaba Shareholder Softbank Plans to Sell $7.9 Billion in Stock
Japanese telecommunications and internet firm Softbank Group Corp has announced it will sell at least $7.9 billion of shares in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in order to raise funds to reduce its debt.
Top Alibaba Shareholder Softbank Plans to Sell $7.9 Billion in Stock
Japanese telecommunications and internet firm Softbank Group Corp has announced it will sell at least $7.9 billion of shares in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in order to raise funds to reduce its debt.
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PVH Jumps After Raising Full-Year Profit Forecast
PVH Corp., owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, jumped in late trading after raising its full-year profit forecast and reporting first-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates.
PVH Jumps After Raising Full-Year Profit Forecast
PVH Corp., owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, jumped in late trading after raising its full-year profit forecast and reporting first-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates.
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J. Crew’s Sales Fall as Chain Faces ‘Challenging’ Retail Climate
J. Crew Group Inc.’s same-store sales declined 7 percent last quarter, a sign the preppy-apparel chain is still struggling to win back shoppers.
J. Crew’s Sales Fall as Chain Faces ‘Challenging’ Retail Climate
J. Crew Group Inc.’s same-store sales declined 7 percent last quarter, a sign the preppy-apparel chain is still struggling to win back shoppers.
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Tiffany Reports 1Q Profit Drop on Soft Jewellery Market
Tiffany's first-quarter profit slid as consumers cut spending and the jeweller issued a pessimistic outlook, sending shares down sharply.
Tiffany Reports 1Q Profit Drop on Soft Jewellery Market
Tiffany's first-quarter profit slid as consumers cut spending and the jeweller issued a pessimistic outlook, sending shares down sharply.
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Alibaba Undergoing SEC Investigation Over Accounting Practices
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it’s being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices and whether they violate federal laws.
Alibaba Undergoing SEC Investigation Over Accounting Practices
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it’s being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices and whether they violate federal laws.
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Wal-Mart Surges After First-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates
The chain's US same-store sales rose faster than expected.
Wal-Mart Surges After First-Quarter Profit Beats Estimates
The chain's US same-store sales rose faster than expected.
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Burberry Lays Out Savings Plan as Annual Earnings Fall Again
Burberry Group Plc reported a second straight drop in annual earnings and announced plans to save £100 million ($144 million) a year as demand for the UK company’s luxury attire slows from New York to Nanjing.
Burberry Lays Out Savings Plan as Annual Earnings Fall Again
Burberry Group Plc reported a second straight drop in annual earnings and announced plans to save £100 million ($144 million) a year as demand for the UK company’s luxury attire slows from New York to Nanjing.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
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.