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L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
Italy's Cucinelli defies slowdown fears with 16.5% growth in sales
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli said on Wednesday its sales rose 16.5% at current exchange rates in the first quarter, driven by growth in all regions, including Asia.
Luxury
Business
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO
Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
Fashion
Appointments
LVMH sales growth slips on luxury spending slowdown
LVMH's sales slowed in the first quarter as rising prices prompted more shoppers who aspire to own its luxury labels to hold back on splashing out thousands of dollars on handbags and other accessories.
Luxury
Business
Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year
Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
Fashion
Appointments
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L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
Italy's Cucinelli defies slowdown fears with 16.5% growth in sales
Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli said on Wednesday its sales rose 16.5% at current exchange rates in the first quarter, driven by growth in all regions, including Asia.
Luxury
Business
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO
Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
Fashion
Appointments
LVMH sales growth slips on luxury spending slowdown
LVMH's sales slowed in the first quarter as rising prices prompted more shoppers who aspire to own its luxury labels to hold back on splashing out thousands of dollars on handbags and other accessories.
Luxury
Business
Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year
Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
Fashion
Appointments
Business
Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica's revenues rose 5.5% in first quarter
Eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica posted on Thursday a 5.5% increase in revenues in the first quarter, thanks to solid growth in Europe and despite a weak North America performance and a tougher basis of comparison.
Fashion
Business
Nike nears eight-figure endorsement deal with basketball star Caitlin Clark
Nike Inc. is nearing an eight-figure endorsement deal with basketball star Caitlin Clark ahead of her professional debut set for May, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Fashion
Business
L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
Beauty
Business
In Olympics launch, Adidas seeks to broaden sport appeal
Adidas launched new shoes for 41 Olympic disciplines at an event in Paris on Thursday, as it uses the Games to hone its focus on sports rather than celebrities.
Fashion
Business
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
Fashion
Trade shows
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Trade shows
Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note
The Intertextile show, with 3,000 fabric producers exhibiting, and the Chic show, with its 1,200 apparel manufacturers, kicked off on March 6 amidst hopes of renewed growth in Western and Chinese demand.
Fashion
Trade shows
Spring and Autumn Fairs form advisory board to develop and grow events
UK trade shows Spring & Autumn Fair have created a new Advisory Board “to drive the continuous enhancement of the two shows and ensure that UK retail has a thriving marketplace in which to do business”.
Fashion
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