Barbour sales rise, but costs increases dent profits
Barbour — or to give it its full name, J Barbour & Sons Limited — said the year to the end of April saw higher revenue but lower profit. Turnover …
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Apple can temporarily sell smartwatches after US appeals court win
By Reuters Published Jan 1, 2024 Apple can for now resume sales of its flagship smartwatches, after a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday paused a government commission’s import ban on …
Fashion’s sales season plastics problem isn’t about packaging
By Bloomberg Published Jan 1, 2024 Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending …
Central likely to boost control of Selfridges as property assets come up for sale
Thailand’s Central Group is likely to get a chance to strengthen its control of Selfridges further following news that some Signa group assets are up for sale. Selfridges Central and …
Stella McCartney narrows losses as revenue jumps
Stella McCartney Limited has filed its results for its latest financial year and they show the company bouncing back from the pandemic, although still loss-making. See catwalkSTELLA MCCARTNEY – Fall-Winter2022 …
Moose Knuckles taps Pleasures for collab collection
Luxury outerwear brand Moose Knuckles has partnered with LA-based clothing brand Pleasures for a limited-edition capsule collection, drawing inspiration from both Canadian heritage and the LA lifestyle. Courtesy The new …
Judge certifies Johnson & Johnson shareholder class action over talc disclosures
By Reuters Published Jan 1, 2024 A federal judge said Johnson & Johnson shareholders may pursue as a class action their lawsuit accusing the company of fraudulently concealing how its …
JD.com wins antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba
By Reuters Published Jan 1, 2024 Chinese online retailer JD.com said on Friday that it won a lawsuit against rival Alibaba, which was fined 1 billion yuan ($140.68 million) for …
Apple Watch import ban goes into effect in US patent clash
By AFP-Relaxnews Published Jan 1, 2024 A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on …
The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino and resort unveils fashion and luxury retail offering
After a wait of 23 years and a few ups and downs, the Fontainebleau luxury resort in Las Vegas finally opened its doors in mid-December. Owned by Fontainebleau Development, the …