This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Arc’teryx has named Avery Baker as its first chief brand officer, according to a company press release. Baker spent more than two decades in a variety of roles for Tommy Hilfiger, including as its chief brand officer and head of brand management. Baker will head up global brand strategy, marketing, communications and the establishment of a consumer exp ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2026 ended December 27, 2025. Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights from Continuing Operations John D. Idol, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We were pleased with our third quarter performance which exceeded our expectations. Across both Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo we continue to advance our strategic initiatives to positio ...

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick declared a major victory for the Donald Trump administration's trade agenda on Tuesday, pointing to a surprisingly strong rebound in factory activity as definitive proof that protectionist policies are delivering results.Historic ReboundThe Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in over two years, snapping a historic streak of contraction.The Manufacturing PMI surged to 52.6%, up from 47.9% in ...

“This first month has been positive, the changes were planned over time, so they did not bring confusion or anxiety. Although it’s a learning process, there’s clarity in the organization, with a good integration of my sons and Gianluca, who keep me informed, and I can provide my suggestions, and on some central projects I am still entirely involved. I am deeply committed,” Zegna continued. “There is a lot of energy. My role is also to use my personal connections; I continue to travel and I have more time to ...

Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Gr ...

Core Viewpoint - The United States will reduce its punitive tariff on Indian imports from 25% to 18% as part of a new trade deal with India, which involves India ceasing its purchases of Russian crude oil and increasing imports from the U.S. [1][2][4] Trade Agreement Details - The agreement is framed as a significant geopolitical win, with India agreeing to stop buying Russian oil and to increase purchases from the U.S. and potentially Venezuela, contributing to efforts to end the war in Ukraine [2][4] - The deal is characterized by a deepening of U.S.-India trade and energy ties, marking a shift from previous tariff escalations [4][6] - The U.S. will cut its "reciprocal tariff" on Indian goods to 18%, while India will eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American products [8][10] Economic Impact - Following the announcement, India's Nifty 50 index futures surged by 3.8%, and the U.S.-listed iShares MSCI India ETF rose by 2.4%, indicating positive market sentiment [5] - The Indian rupee gained 1% against the dollar in offshore trading, reflecting investor confidence in the new trade dynamics [5] Energy Sourcing Challenges - India has been importing approximately 1.5 million barrels per day of Russian crude, and transitioning away from this sourcing will be complex and time-consuming [7] - Indian officials have previously defended these imports as essential for energy security, highlighting the challenges in shifting energy sourcing [7] Future Commitments - Modi has committed to a substantial "BUY AMERICAN" initiative, which includes over $500 billion in U.S. energy, technology, agriculture, coal, and other exports [8]

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, it’s worth asking a deceptively simple question: Which companies helped build the America we recognize today? From the brands that powered the Industrial Revolution to the ones that reshaped how we shop, ride, eat, listen and connect, these American companies have long been more than just businesses. They’ve been cultural forces, economic engines and mirrors of the country’s evolving identity. Explore American Journeys: We retraced iconic trips that hel ...

Core Insights - The performance of V.F. (VFC) in international markets is crucial for assessing its financial resilience and growth prospects [1][2] Group 1: International Revenue Performance - VFC's total revenue for the quarter was $2.88 billion, reflecting a 1.5% increase year-over-year [4] - Asia-Pacific revenue was $408.4 million, accounting for 14.2% of total revenue, which was a decline of 7.16% from the expected $439.9 million [5] - European revenue reached $928.7 million, making up 32.3% of total revenue, also falling short by 2.72% from the anticipated $954.64 million [6] Group 2: Future Revenue Projections - Analysts project VFC's total revenue for the current fiscal quarter to be $2.13 billion, a decrease of 0.7% from the previous year [7] - Expected contributions from Asia-Pacific and Europe for the current quarter are 16% ($340.15 million) and 41% ($871.87 million), respectively [7] - For the full year, total revenue is anticipated to be $9.24 billion, down 4.1% from last year, with Asia-Pacific and Europe projected to contribute 15.4% ($1.42 billion) and 37.2% ($3.43 billion) of total revenue [8] Group 3: Market Context and Analyst Sentiment - The interconnected global economy presents both opportunities and challenges for VFC, making the analysis of international revenue trends essential for forecasting [9][10] - Recent stock performance shows VFC's shares increased by 7.9% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.7% increase [13] - Over the last three months, VFC's stock rose by 33.8%, while the S&P 500 increased by only 2.1% [13]

Investment management company Curreen Capital released its fourth-quarter 2025 Investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Curreen Capital Partners reported robust results in 2025, retuning 10.5% in Q4 and 30.97% for the full year. The firm focuses on investing in "ugly ducklings", i.e., companies that are good, well-managed, and trading at an attractive price. The firm was consistent with its investment plan, and the "ugly duckling" holdings performed well and exhibited solid results. Pl ...

FY 2025 PRELIMINARY REVENUES Unaudited figures February 2, 202 6 The Group's management monitors and evaluates operating and financial performance using several non-IFRS financial measures including: revenues on a constant currency basis (constant currency) and revenues on an organic growth basis (organic or organic growth). The Group's management believes that these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding the Group's financial performance and financial condition, and i ...