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Ralph Lauren raised its annual sales forecast after a stronger quarter. Its holiday outlook points to a slower pace, with shipments affecting comparisons.
Next's full-price sales grew 8.1%, but international operating costs absorbed the profit benefit from sales above plan.
The public notice confirms administrators and concurrent receivers. Trading plans are attributed, while individual store and lease outcomes remain unresolved.
Rapid News Brief: Fiscal second-quarter sales reached $520.8 million as e.l.f. raised its annual growth target to 22%–24%.
Higher forecast floors accompany improved sales, while one-off tariff income and a future product transition require separate readings.
The grocer quantifies expected fourth-quarter sales and operating-income impacts while lowering annual forecasts.
Rapid News Brief: Store openings supported a larger footprint, while comparable sales declined and the fourth-quarter outlook remained negative.
The Nov. 5 report will provide a new reading on Coach and Kate Spade after a year of sharply different brand performance.
The combined annual subscription links retail and warehouse-club benefits, with distinct upgrade paths for existing members.
At Shoptalk Fall in Nashville, the AI conversation shifted from what the technology can do to the data, controls and people needed to make it work.
