Retail

  Bloomberg Hermes International shares fell the most in five years after the French luxury-goods maker reported lower revenue from its key leather-goods division as it failed to keep up with demand for products like $9,000 Birkin bags. The stock dropped as much as 8.4%, having lost more than a quarter of its value since setting a record late last …

  Bloomberg Royal Ahold Delhaize NV’s stock dropped after the Stop & Shop owner said it expects lower earnings per share this fiscal year as inflation weighs on consumers and the industry grapples with continued supply chain disruption. The retailer said it expects underlying earnings per share to decline by low- to mid-single-digits this year. The shares dropped as much …

  Bloomberg Kering SA shares rose the most since 2020 after sales at Gucci, the luxury group’s biggest brand, blew past pre-pandemic levels on demand for its latest collection. A 32% jump in comparable revenue at Gucci during the fourth quarter was almost twice the increase analysts expected. The stock rose as much as 7.9%. Kering’s results provide more evidence …

  Bloomberg Bombas, a maker of socks and other apparel, is exploring a US initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The New York-based company, a certified B Corporation, could pursue a listing as soon as this year, said one of the people, requesting anonymity discussing private talks. The firm has held discussions with potential underwriters, …

  Bloomberg ShopBack, an online shopping rewards app backed by Temasek Holdings, is in talks with potential investors to raise $150 million to help finance its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Singapore-based startup is working with Morgan Stanley on the funding round, which is expected to value the company at about $1 billion, the people …

  Bloomberg A top Levi Strauss & Co executive said she left the denim maker after more than two decades because her outspoken opposition to Covid-19 policies in schools created a fraught work environment for her. Jennifer Sey, who was the company’s global brand president, said she passed up a $1 million severance package that would have come with a …

  Bloomberg JD Sports Fashion Plc was fined 4.3 million pounds ($5.8 million) after Britain’s merger watchdog said the retailer broke confidentiality rules during its vetoed bid for rival Footasylum. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that the two sports retailers failed to put sufficient safeguards in place to avoid sharing commercially sensitive information. The CMA said that in …

Bloomberg PepsiCo Inc gave a full-year sales outlook that was ahead of estimates as the company looks to pass the burden of higher costs onto consumers. Organic revenue is projected to rise 6% this year on an adjusted basis, compared with the 5.4% average estimate, after fourth-quarter growth exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company said that core earnings per share were …

  Bloomberg TAG Heuer, the maker of luxury watches worn by tennis star Naomi Osaka and actor Ryan Gosling, plans to boost prices for most of its watches later this year. The Swiss brand, part of luxury giant LVMH SE, plans increases in April of about 5% to 6% for most timepieces, except smart watches, Chief Executive Officer Frederic Arnault …

  Bloomberg Hong Kong’s supplies of vegetables and chilled poultry will be affected “to a certain extent” after some vehicle drivers tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting authorities to suspend a border transport interchange, the government said. The facility for goods vehicles was temporarily closed for disinfection and mainland drivers who stayed at the interchange venue on that day are …