Briefing
The latest from across luxury business: the moves, deals and numbers that matter, gathered as they break.
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Amazon to cut over 1,100 jobs while spending $400 million retrofitting Florida warehouses
The e-commerce giant is converting two specialised Florida facilities into standard fulfilment centres, trimming headcount even as it invests in infrastructure.
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Gulf advertising agencies cut jobs as World Cup fails to deliver expected marketing boom
Weak activation spending around the tournament in Saudi Arabia points to tighter marketing budgets across the region's consumer and luxury sectors.
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UAE consolidates AI and data oversight under single regulator, raising compliance stakes for businesses
The new authority brings together three government functions and reports directly to the UAE cabinet, tightening scrutiny of how companies deploy artificial intelligence.
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Neko Health raises $700m ahead of US launch, betting big on preventive health as a luxury category
The body-scanning health start-up's fresh funding underscores investor appetite for premium wellness services as they move from niche to mainstream aspiration.
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Zalando backs warehouse robotics start-up as fulfilment becomes a competitive front
The European fashion platform's investment in Sereact signals how automation is becoming a strategic lever in luxury and premium retail's race to control cost and speed.
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MGX-led consortium commits $5 billion to US data centre developer
Abu Dhabi's MGX has joined BlackRock's infrastructure arm and the AI Infrastructure Partnership in a deal valuing Aligned Data Centers at roughly $40 billion.
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Revolve elevates Raissa Gerona to newly created president role
The nearly 13-year Revolve veteran will take on a broadened remit covering brand vision, cultural relevance and partnerships.
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Brussels fines AliExpress $630 million over counterfeit failures
The European Commission has issued its largest Digital Services Act penalty yet, targeting Alibaba's marketplace for failing to curb fake goods.
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Houthi threats against Saudi ports revive Red Sea shipping risk
A new warning targeting Saudi Arabian ports and confirmed tanker U-turns are prompting carriers to reconsider recent returns to the corridor.
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LuisaViaRoma opens new chapter with Italian investor group
A consortium led by veteran fashion executive Paolo Corinaldesi has taken over operations at the Florence-based luxury e-tailer ahead of a planned full acquisition.
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Coty prepares to hand back the Gucci beauty licence
The beauty group will give up a significant slice of its profit when it returns the Gucci fragrance and cosmetics licence to Kering in 2027, in exchange for a substantial upfront payment.
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian alcohol imports
The US president has targeted Canadian beer, wine, cider and whisky in retaliation for provincial restrictions on American alcohol sales, escalating a trade dispute that touches major spirits and wine groups.
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Swatch Group grows sales but profit keeps shrinking
The Swiss watchmaker's decision to protect jobs over margins is being tested as revenue recovers faster than earnings.
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Coupang warehouse fire threatens hundreds of millions in losses as e-commerce logistics take fresh hits
A 61-hour blaze at one of South Korea's largest fulfilment centres exposes how concentrated and fragile e-commerce logistics infrastructure has become.
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Beyond Yoga's lifestyle expansion now drives most of its revenue as the brand moves beyond leggings
Sales growth accelerating in newer categories signals a maturing playbook for activewear brands looking to broaden beyond their founding product.
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Bottega Veneta and Bluesign name new chief executives in fresh round of luxury leadership churn
Two separate CEO appointments underline how fast executive turnover is moving across fashion and its supply chain this year.
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Burberry's turnaround gathers pace with first quarter revenue growth
Burberry posted a 5% rise in first quarter revenue, its clearest sign yet that Joshua Schulman's Burberry Forward strategy is gaining traction.
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Luxury spending set to resume growth after a rare downturn, studies show
Two separate industry studies point to a return to growth for the global luxury market this year, though the consumer base and drivers of spending are shifting.
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Reformation targets $1 billion valuation in fresh test of appetite for fashion IPOs
The sustainability-focused fashion brand is pricing its shares between $15 and $17, seeking to become a bellwether for direct-to-consumer listings.
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Renewed Red Sea and Hormuz threats compound pressure on Italian manufacturing
A Houthi blockade threat against Saudi Arabia and tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz add fresh shipping risk just as Italy's footwear industry reports falling exports.