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P&G Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Us Consumer Demand, Easing Costs
Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its …
US Monthly Inflation Slows; Consumer Spending Surges
US prices increased less than expected in February, with the cost of services outside housing and energy slowing significantly, keeping a June interest rate cut …
Canada Goose Cuts 17% of Roles as Consumer Pullback Persists
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. is cutting 17 percent of its global corporate workforce as it attempts to support long-term growth amid a slowdown in sales. …
At Eton Shirts, Innovating Formal Wear to Meet Evolving Consumer Demand
In Europe and the US, Euromonitor forecasts that retail sales of shirts and blouses, non-denim trousers and skirts will grow at a faster rate between …
Incorporating AI Into Portable Devices and What It Means for the End Consumer
During Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 — one of the largest and most influential events for the “connectivity ecosystem” — George Zhao, the CEO …
China’s Consumer Slump Claims Another Victim as Shiseido Profit Slides
Shiseido became the latest victim on Friday of a slowing Chinese economy that has battered earnings at many global consumer goods companies, when the Japanese …
H&M Sales Drop as Consumer Demand for Fast Fashion Wavers
Hennes & Mauritz AB’s revenue fell as consumers pulled back on spending at H&M clothing stores and after the chain closed stores in Russia. Sales …
Social Media Is Changing. What Does That Mean for Brand and Consumer Connections?
Despite a period of heightened connectivity across a myriad of social channels, consumer experts and analysts have noted a “friendship recession”. In Sapien Labs’ Mental …
Hair Care Label Odele Receives Minority Investment From Stride Consumer Partners
On Thursday, masstige hair care brand Odele announced it received an undisclosed minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners, a private equity firm known for investments …
Hair Care Label Odele Receives Minority Investment From Stride Consumer Partners
On Thursday, masstige hair care brand Odele announced it received an undisclosed minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners, a private equity firm known for investments …
Hugo Boss Sees Strong Sales Despite Slowing Consumer Demand
Hugo Boss AG reported sales that beat analysts’ estimates as the German clothing maker’s turnaround bears fruit. Revenue rose 15 percent at constant exchange rates …
Fashion Retailers Resilient Despite Consumer Fears
A strong start to June for the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer H&M, an optimistic outlook from Hugo Boss and a return to profitability at Asos …
US Retail Sales Increase in Sign of Steady Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased in April, suggesting consumer spending is holding up in the face of economic headwinds including inflation and high borrowing costs. The …
Primark Owner Raises Outlook on Consumer Resilience
Primark owner Associated British Foods on Monday raised its financial guidance for full year 2022-23, saying consumer spending had proven to be more resilient than it …
Britain’s Next Sees Lower Profit in 2023 as Consumer Outlook Darkens
British clothing retailer Next forecast lower profit in its 2023-24 year, reflecting uncertainty over whether consumers would keep spending during a recession and as the …
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Read the full article and watch the video here. To …
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
SHANGHAI, China — As a Shanghai native who came back to China from abroad in 1993, Andrew Wu has seen the country change radically; from …
When is it worth making a consumer complaint? | Australian lifestyle
As a consumer, it’s likely that you’ve bought something that didn’t function the way it was supposed to. A piece of clothing that ripped at …
US Holiday Sales to Slow as Inflation Tests Consumer Resilience
US holiday sales are expected to rise at a slower pace this year, a trade group said on Thursday, at a time when decades-high inflation …