Gordon Brothers takes majority stake in Rachel Zoe brand
Gordon Brothers has made a majority investment in the intellectual property of the Rachel Zoe brand and its related consumer business. Read More
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Patchy results for Bravissimo UK in transitional year after Wacoal takeover
Bravissimo Limited has filed its accounts for the period to the end of March and they showed much higher sales. But it’s hard to get a clear picture of just how it’s faring as its year-end date has been shifted. Read More
Pepco annual performance improves as Poundland is sold
Pepco’s preliminary results for FY25 showed the European value retail giant turning in a “strong financial performance” as it said “significant strategic execution delivers [a] transformational year”. Read More
Douglas reports sales and earnings growth, considers expansion into the Gulf region
In the financial year ending September 30, Douglas’ revenue rose by 2.8% to just under €4.6 billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 3.6% to €756.5 million. Read More
India’s key export state says US tariffs decimating industries
One of India’s richest states that’s heavily reliant on exports said high US tariffs are causing “irreparable damage” to businesses in the region and called on PM Narendra Modi to urgently seek a trade deal. Read More
Brazilian brand Granado extends Portugal pop-up store in Lisbon
Two months after opening at Amoreiras Shopping Center, Brazilian heritage perfume house Granado has confirmed that its new Lisbon pop-up will remain open for six months, underscoring its ongoing international expansion. Read More
Swiss watch exports fell in November before US tariff reprieve
Swiss watch exports fell for a fourth month as companies waited for the US agreement to ease punitive import tariffs to take effect. Read More
Republicans push mail-in voting for the midterms in defiance of Trump
Republicans are making mail-in voting a core part of their midterm battle plans — a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump’s efforts to abolish the practice as they scramble to turn out his base. In Wisconsin, the state party is preparing a full-court press of mailers, emails, phone banks, door knocks and digital ads to…
Ramaswamy calls on conservatives to reject Groypers
Ohio gubernatorial hopeful and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged conservatives to reject “Groyper transgressions,” becoming the latest Republican to weigh in on the ongoing debate in the party over antisemitism. “If, like Mr. Fuentes, you believe that Hitler was “really f-ing cool,” or if you publicly call Usha Vance a “jeet,” then you…
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in 1 country after another
The affordability crisis that upended global politics last year continues to ripple across some of the world’s biggest democracies — punishing incumbents and undermining longstanding political alliances. New international POLITICO polling shows the voter frustration with persistent financial strain remains a deeply potent force today. In five major economies, The POLITICO Poll found ongoing cost-of-living…