Phlur to Launch in Australia and the Middle East
The fragrance brand, recently acquired by TSG Consumer Partners, will roll out its range of perfumes, mists and body care in Australia’s Mecca from Aug. 26 and in Sephora Middle East from Sept. 15.
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The News in Brief
Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein’s UK Sales Surged to $2.8 Billion in 2024
The global retailer’s UK business reported a pretax profit of £38.25 million ($51.8 million) in 2024, up 56.6 percent from 2023.
Used Rolexes, Pateks Are Bright Spot in Struggling Watch World
The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks the 50 most-traded timepieces by transaction value, gained 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025 — and extended that recovery in the third quarter.
Procter & Gamble Announces New Beauty CEO
Freddy Bharucha will accede to the role on Dec. 1, replacing P&G veteran R. Alex Keith, who will retire in February 2026.
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini Steps Down
After five years at the helm, Venturini is leaving for personal reasons as the Italian luxury house navigates a creative reset and ownership transition.
Tapestry Plummets With Tariff Costs Weighing on Profit Outlook
Offloading Stuart Weitzman will enable Tapestry executives to spend more time and resources on increasing sales at Coach and turning around Kate Spade.
Ulta Beauty to Cease Shop-in-Shop Partnership With Target
The programme, which has run in 610 stores since 2021, will end in August 2026 when the initial partnership agreement expires.
Birkenstock’s Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Full-Price Footwear Sales
Demand for the German brand’s sandals has remained healthy even after it raised prices in response to tariffs.