Briefing
The latest from across luxury business: the moves, deals and numbers that matter, gathered as they break.
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MSC joins Maersk and CMA CGM in testing return to Red Sea routes
The world's largest ocean carrier is bringing East-West services back through the Suez Canal, a cautious signal that shipping majors see the Red Sea security picture improving.
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LVMH beauty division names new chief operating officer
Alexandre Oulès takes the COO role at LVMH's beauty arm, bringing deep internal experience from Guerlain and Celine.
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Dolce & Gabbana secures debt waiver as revenues slide again
The privately owned Italian house has persuaded lenders to waive covenant breaches after a fresh operating loss and rising debt.
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Swiss luxury exporters squeezed by US tariffs and a strong franc
Decades of Swiss strategy built on adding value to exports is being tested as American tariffs and currency strength compress margins.
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Resale becomes shoppers' first choice as vintage demand surges, RealReal finds
The luxury consignment platform's annual report shows vintage searches climbing sharply, with Phoebe Philo-era Celine and Matthieu Blazy's Chanel among the most sought-after names.
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Byredo's Sephora push signals a shift in niche fragrance strategy
The Puig-owned niche perfumer is expanding into Sephora's US stores, trading exclusivity for reach as the niche fragrance category matures.
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Shein's stock listing will not resolve its sustainability problem
A public listing gives Shein fresh scrutiny rather than cover, as regulators and rivals sharpen their focus on its supply chain.
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Trump escalates Canada tariffs to 50%, hitting cars and alcohol
Washington has raised tariffs on Canadian-made cars and a range of alcoholic drinks to 50%, deepening a trade war that is already unsettling cross-border business.
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China port congestion strands more container capacity than at Covid peak
Vessel queues at Shanghai and Ningbo have pushed stranded container capacity above pandemic-era highs, forcing major carriers to reroute or cancel sailings.
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Shein's $100 billion dream unravels into a discounted Hong Kong listing
The fast-fashion giant is reportedly preparing to list in Hong Kong at roughly a quarter of its peak valuation, capping years of false starts in London and New York.
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Black Tomato founders sell majority stake to employee ownership trust
The luxury travel specialist's founders have sold 75% of their shares into an employee ownership trust while retaining control of the business, according to Skift.
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India's consumer boom shows in Lenskart block deal and Lalithaa's strong debut
A $300 million SoftBank-linked share sale in Lenskart and a 32% premium listing for Lalithaa Jewellery Mart underline investor appetite for India's organised retail growth story.
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Avon North America and Avon International reunite under Regent
A single buyer now controls the beauty group's split business for the first time in a decade, with Lisa Siders taking the helm.
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Skims creates two new C-suite roles as it professionalises its leadership
Kim Schraub becomes chief brand officer and Erin Magee chief design officer, the shapewear brand's first appointments to either title.
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Shein seeks $27bn valuation in retreat to Hong Kong listing
The fast-fashion giant is targeting a fraction of its former valuation after New York and London listings collapsed under political pressure.
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Vitamin Shoppe president Muriel Gonzalez retires after four-decade retail career
Jack Gayton steps into the top job at the wellness retailer as Gonzalez departs following senior roles at Macy's, Bergdorf Goodman and Estée Lauder.
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Lululemon consolidates APAC leadership with China chief promotion and Louis Vuitton hire
The activewear group is tightening its regional structure as it leans further into Asia Pacific growth.
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Europe's luxury giants spot tentative signs of life in China
Executives at the region's biggest luxury groups are cautiously more upbeat about a fragile spending recovery in China, though few are ready to call a turning point.
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CaaStle founder sentenced to five years for $300 million investor fraud
Christine Hunsicker's collapse marks one of fashion-tech's largest fraud cases and a reminder that subscription-rental models never proved their economics.
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Nobu expands into Egypt in its most ambitious move yet
Robert De Niro's hospitality group is betting on Egypt as its next growth market, extending a brand built on restaurants into hotels and branded residences across new geographies.