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Media

Vogue to Launch Romanian Edition in 2027

The new edition will debut with six print issues a year, joining a growing roster of licenced titles in the magazine’s international portfolio.

Media

Vogue to Launch Romanian Edition in 2027

The new edition will debut with six print issues a year, joining a growing roster of licenced titles in the magazine’s international portfolio.


Beauty

Sol de Janeiro Appoints Jordan Saxemard as CEO, Heela Yang Exits Brand

The L’Occitane-owned body care label has announced a new chief executive and the departure of its founder.

Beauty

Sol de Janeiro Appoints Jordan Saxemard as CEO, Heela Yang Exits Brand

The L’Occitane-owned body care label has announced a new chief executive and the departure of its founder.


Luxury

Armani 2025 Sales Dip as Group Flags Market Shifts

The Italian group reported a 2.8% drop in revenue in its first full-year results since the death of founder Giorgio Armani.

Luxury

Armani 2025 Sales Dip as Group Flags Market Shifts

The Italian group reported a 2.8% drop in revenue in its first full-year results since the death of founder Giorgio Armani.


Retail

Adidas Reports Strong Sales in ‘Very Volatile’ Market

The company delivered stronger than expected profit and sales in the first quarter, driven by strength in categories such as running.

Retail

Adidas Reports Strong Sales in ‘Very Volatile’ Market

The company delivered stronger than expected profit and sales in the first quarter, driven by strength in categories such as running.


Beauty

Puig Sales Growth Slows Despite Stable Revenue

The parent company of Byredo and Charlotte Tilbury reported softened sales growth in the US and Europe as demand for niche fragrances cools.

Beauty

Puig Sales Growth Slows Despite Stable Revenue

The parent company of Byredo and Charlotte Tilbury reported softened sales growth in the US and Europe as demand for niche fragrances cools.


Beauty

Kimberly-Clark Sticks to 2026 Outlook, Beats Sales Estimates

Kimberly-Clark kept its annual forecast intact and beat first-quarter sales estimates on Tuesday, as the company expects to close its $40 billion acquisition of Tylenol and Neutrogena in the second half of 2026.

Beauty

Kimberly-Clark Sticks to 2026 Outlook, Beats Sales Estimates

Kimberly-Clark kept its annual forecast intact and beat first-quarter sales estimates on Tuesday, as the company expects to close its $40 billion acquisition of Tylenol and Neutrogena in the second half of 2026.


Global Markets

China’s Anta Plans Return to India

The Chinese sportswear giant will open 10 stores across the country by early 2027, after previously retreating from the market as relations between China and India deteriorated.

Global Markets

China’s Anta Plans Return to India

The Chinese sportswear giant will open 10 stores across the country by early 2027, after previously retreating from the market as relations between China and India deteriorated.


Media

Tate to Stage Exhibition Exploring 90s Art and Fashion

The exhibition, curated by Edward Enninful, will highlight the decade’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from the dominant Cool Britannia narrative of the time.

Media

Tate to Stage Exhibition Exploring 90s Art and Fashion

The exhibition, curated by Edward Enninful, will highlight the decade’s ‘do it yourself’ attitude and shift focus away from the dominant Cool Britannia narrative of the time.


Luxury

Fondazione Sozzani Launches Award for Emerging Creative Talent

The annual Sozzani Award will recognise budding creatives across photography, fashion and artisan craft. The winner of the inaugural edition will be announced during Milan Fashion Week in September.

Luxury

Fondazione Sozzani Launches Award for Emerging Creative Talent

The annual Sozzani Award will recognise budding creatives across photography, fashion and artisan craft. The winner of the inaugural edition will be announced during Milan Fashion Week in September.


Retail

Vinted Valued at €8 Billion in Share Transaction

The secondhand marketplace sold shares in a secondary transaction that raised its valuation as the company continues to grow rapidly.

Retail

Vinted Valued at €8 Billion in Share Transaction

The secondhand marketplace sold shares in a secondary transaction that raised its valuation as the company continues to grow rapidly.


Retail

UK Retail Sales Tumble by Most in Over 40 Years

The Confederation of British Industry’s monthly measure of retail sales volume dropped to its lowest ​reading ⁠since the series started in 1983, as 77 percent of firms reported sales were ⁠down compared with a year ago.

Retail

UK Retail Sales Tumble by Most in Over 40 Years

The Confederation of British Industry’s monthly measure of retail sales volume dropped to its lowest ​reading ⁠since the series started in 1983, as 77 percent of firms reported sales were ⁠down compared with a year ago.


Sports

Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2-Hour Marathons

As athletes and spectators marvel at, not one, but two men smashing the once-thinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportsgear maker Adidas AG also has reason to celebrate.

Sports

Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2-Hour Marathons

As athletes and spectators marvel at, not one, but two men smashing the once-thinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportsgear maker Adidas AG also has reason to celebrate.