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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News & Analysis
Power Moves | Victoria's Secret Announces CEO, President of Condé Nast Entertainment Named
This week, Victoria's Secret appoints John Mehas as chief executive, while Condé Nast announces the president of Condé Nast Entertainment.
Power Moves | Victoria's Secret Announces CEO, President of Condé Nast Entertainment Named
This week, Victoria's Secret appoints John Mehas as chief executive, while Condé Nast announces the president of Condé Nast Entertainment.
Retail
J.Crew Must Die to Live
The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.
J.Crew Must Die to Live
The struggling specialty retailer is close to being a lost cause. Here's what should be done to try to save it.
Retail
Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
How Madewell Is Saving J.Crew
Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.
How Madewell Is Saving J.Crew
Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.
Retail
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
News & Analysis
Jenna Lyons Replacement Departs J.Crew
Chief design officer Somsack Sikhounmuong, who joined J.Crew 16 years ago, replaced Jenna Lyons after she exited the company this spring.
Jenna Lyons Replacement Departs J.Crew
Chief design officer Somsack Sikhounmuong, who joined J.Crew 16 years ago, replaced Jenna Lyons after she exited the company this spring.
Retail
J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors
The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.
J. Crew Term Debt Swap Meets Resistance From Creditors
The company's decision to tame its $2 billion debt load is already meeting opposition from a group of creditors that’s been battling the preppy clothing chain over control of its brand.
Retail
J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales
J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.
J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales
J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.
News & Analysis
J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again
Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.
J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again
Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.
News & Analysis
J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO
Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.
J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO
Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.
Financial Markets
JC Penney Reports Smaller Loss in 2Q as Sales Improve
JC Penney reported a smaller loss in the second quarter as the department store operator's sales improved, fuelled by such moves as bringing back appliances and refreshing other areas of the store.
JC Penney Reports Smaller Loss in 2Q as Sales Improve
JC Penney reported a smaller loss in the second quarter as the department store operator's sales improved, fuelled by such moves as bringing back appliances and refreshing other areas of the store.
Retail
Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?
Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?
Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?
Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?
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.