Consumers ‘Under Attack’ Are Pulling Back, Wrangler Maker Says The retail industry is experiencing a seismic shift as consumers are feeling the squeeze on their wallets. Kontoor Brands, the maker of iconic denim brand Wrangler, recently sent shockwaves through the market with its somber outlook for 2025. The company’s shares plummeted by as much as […]
Shiseido Profits Plummet 73% on Weak China Demand
Shiseido Profits Plummet 73% on Weak China Demand Shiseido, the renowned Japanese owner of popular beauty brands like Nars and Drunk Elephant, has recently been hit hard by a significant drop in profits. The company reported a staggering 73% decrease in its earnings, attributing this sharp decline to weak consumer demand in China. This downturn […]
US Retail Sales Broadly Advance, Capping a Solid Holiday Season
US Retail Sales Rise 0.4 Percent in December, Reflecting Strong Consumer Demand The latest data on US retail sales has painted a positive picture for the economy as sales saw a 0.4 percent increase in December. This uptick not only indicates robust consumer demand but also serves as a testament to the ongoing economic strength […]
Richemont’s Sales in China Fall 27%
The Swiss luxury group Richemont, known for its prestigious brands like Cartier and Vacheron Constantin, has reported a notable decline in its sales, particularly in the key market of China. The company’s six-month sales fell by one percent overall, with sales in China, Hong Kong, and Macau plummeting by an alarming 27 percent from the […]
UK Retail Sales Rise Unexpectedly as iPhone Offsets Budget Gloom
In a remarkable turn of events, UK retail sales experienced an unexpected increase of 0.3 percent in September, mainly fueled by a surge in consumer technology demand, particularly for the newly released iPhone 16. This positive development provides a crucial boost for the incumbent government amid a backdrop of rising tax concerns and declining consumer […]
Kering Stock Rating Cut to ‘Sell’ as Goldman Doubts Luxury Rally
Analysts at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have expressed serious concerns about the stability of the recent rally in luxury-goods stocks, primarily driven by stimulus measures announced in China. These analysts have downgraded Kering SA, the parent company of Gucci, to a “sell” rating, highlighting a challenging outlook for the luxury sector. Louise Singlehurst, a Goldman […]