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Luxury

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit

Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.

Luxury

Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit

Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.


Retail

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing

Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging ⁠sellers a commission.

Retail

Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing

Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging ⁠sellers a commission.


Luxury

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound

The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.

Luxury

Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound

The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.


Beauty

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales

The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.

Beauty

Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales

The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.


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Sports

Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump

Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.

Sports

Adidas Announces New Share Buyback Programme as Profits Jump

Fourth-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates and drove full-year operating profit slightly above its forecast from October.


Global Markets

China Luxury Market Forecast to Rebound in 2026, Bain Says

The consultancy expects a ‘modest’ expansion of the mainland luxury market this year but warned that recovery would be fragile and uneven across brands and categories.

Global Markets

China Luxury Market Forecast to Rebound in 2026, Bain Says

The consultancy expects a ‘modest’ expansion of the mainland luxury market this year but warned that recovery would be fragile and uneven across brands and categories.


Beauty

Bain, Blackstone Among Suitors for Vitamin Maker Vitabiotics

Bain Capital and Blackstone are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for the UK vitamin company, sources told Bloomberg.

Beauty

Bain, Blackstone Among Suitors for Vitamin Maker Vitabiotics

Bain Capital and Blackstone are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for the UK vitamin company, sources told Bloomberg.


Luxury

India Gold Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Jewellery Demand

Record-high gold prices are expected to cause India’s gold imports to fall this year as demand for jewellery is crimped.

Luxury

India Gold Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Jewellery Demand

Record-high gold prices are expected to cause India’s gold imports to fall this year as demand for jewellery is crimped.