Briefing
The latest from across luxury business: the moves, deals and numbers that matter, gathered as they break.
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Wella files for US IPO after months of speculation
The haircare and beauty group behind OPI and GHD is moving ahead with a stock market listing following prolonged private equity ownership.
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Equinox in advanced refinancing talks to cut debt and fund expansion
The luxury gym operator is negotiating a funding round intended to reduce interest costs and free up capital for new club openings.
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Victoria's Secret and Zegna post gains as brand turnarounds take hold
Both companies point to stronger store performance and margin discipline as evidence that their multi-year repositioning efforts are paying off.
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Luxury handbag fatigue pushes brands and retailers toward accessible alternatives
Analysts point to weakening underlying demand for logo-driven handbags, with more affordable, design-led labels picking up share.
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Elliott builds Deutsche Telekom stake, opposes T-Mobile US merger plan
The activist hedge fund wants the German telecoms group to prioritise shareholder returns such as buybacks over further consolidation with T-Mobile US.
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PVH beats on earnings but flags heavy impairment charges
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH topped second-quarter estimates even as it prepares for significant writedowns.
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JPMorgan curbed lending to Jane Street as it pushed into bond markets
The bank scaled back credit to the trading firm after Jane Street began making markets in US Treasuries, the Financial Times reports.
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Uber cuts 3,300 jobs in its biggest reduction since the pandemic
The ride-hailing group is trimming management roles by a fifth as it faces intensifying competition in food delivery and autonomous driving.
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Hermès shrugs off China slowdown talk, doubles down on craftsmanship
The saddler posted steady first-half growth and its executive chairman dismissed concerns about a Chinese demand lull as short-term noise.
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New York City compliance notice puts Victoria's Secret supply chain back under scrutiny
A local casting-related notice has reignited pressure on the lingerie group over labour conditions at a Sri Lankan supplier after a worker's death.
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G-III leans on Donna Karan playbook to rebuild Marc Jacobs
G-III Apparel Group's stronger quarterly outlook gives chief executive Morris Goldfarb room to apply lessons from Donna Karan to his newly acquired Marc Jacobs.
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Fashion's direct-to-consumer era gives way to a hybrid model
Shein's move toward an IPO and its acquisition of Everlane have sharpened focus on how pure-play direct-to-consumer fashion brands are adapting to survive.
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Kering names Sabina Belli to lead its Italian operations
Kering has appointed Sabina Belli as president of Kering Italia, reporting directly to chief executive Luca de Meo.
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Swiss watch exports turn positive, but top-end risks linger
Swiss watch exports have returned to growth, though uncertainty at the high end of the market continues to temper optimism about a full recovery.
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Bottega Veneta names Matteo Caoduro global head of PR and community
The Kering-owned house pulls a Karla Otto veteran in-house as it tightens control of its brand narrative under creative director scrutiny.
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France moves to fine Shein and Temu over ultra-fast-fashion harms
Paris introduces new financial penalties targeting the environmental and economic impact of ultra-fast-fashion platforms, sharpening Europe's regulatory pressure on the model.
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Céline bets big on Rodeo Drive with new US flagship
The LVMH-owned house has opened a 5,500-square-foot Beverly Hills store as it leans into what it calls strong American momentum.
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Mike Ashley returns for a majority stake in Hugo Boss
The Frasers Group billionaire is preparing a fresh push for control of the German fashion house after his summer takeover attempt fell short.
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Nobu Hospitality opens fifth Spanish hotel, cementing Madrid push
The De Niro-backed hospitality group has opened Nobu Hotel Madrid, making Spain its leading market in Europe.
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Henkell Freixenet takes majority control of Cassidy Wines
The German-Spanish drinks group has acquired a 60% stake in the Irish wine importer as it builds scale in the Irish market.