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JD Sports shares tumble as North America sales slide 6.8% and FY27 profit guidance falls
JD Sports cut its FY27 profit outlook after North American like-for-like sales fell 6.8%, raising fresh questions about its U.S. recovery, footwear cycle and cash-return strategy.
August 21, 2026
Frasers Group stake in Hugo Boss hits 47.89% as €38 offer delivers much more influence than expected
Frasers Group has increased its HUGO BOSS holding to 47.89%, giving the British retailer far greater exposure to the German brand without completing a full takeover.
August 19, 2026
Breville (ASX: BRG) shares slide 6% despite record A$1.81bn sales as FY27 tariff uncertainty stays unresolved
Breville hit record A$1.81bn FY26 sales, but EBIT rose just 1.2% and ASX: BRG fell 6% as tariffs and FY27 margin visibility remained uncertain.
August 19, 2026
Frasers buys Harvey Nichols for about £40m, but its luxury expansion is becoming a balance-sheet test
Frasers Group has rescued Harvey Nichols from administration for about £40 million, adding another prestigious name to its luxury portfolio. The purchase price is small, but £1.26 billion of net debt, £250 million of recent impairments and the continuing Hugo Boss pursuit make the wider acquisition strategy increasingly important.
August 18, 2026
Shoprite (JSE: SHP) earnings could rise 14.7% as aggressive store expansion raises the next margin test
Shoprite expects annual earnings growth of up to 14.7% after exceeding its store rollout target, putting margins and investment returns under the spotlight.
August 17, 2026
JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) shares tumble as record FY26 profit collides with negative July sales
JB Hi-Fi delivered record FY26 sales and A$490m profit, but negative July sales across Australia sent ASX: JBH sharply lower as FY27 risks emerged.
August 17, 2026
Baby Bunting (ASX: BBN) rises 5.8% as FY27 profit guide points to 8.6x P/E
Baby Bunting rose after FY26 profit jumped 34%. Can a 42% margin target and store refurbishments sustain the BBN recovery?
August 14, 2026
Tapestry (NYSE: TPR) falls 16% as Coach reaches 87% of sales
Tapestry plunged 16% despite strong earnings. Coach now drives nearly 87% of sales, putting FY27 growth and Kate Spade under scrutiny.
August 14, 2026
Global-e Online revenue jumps 39% as $2.1bn GMV quarter drives another 2026 outlook hike
Global-e Online raised its 2026 outlook after Q2 GMV surged 44% and revenue rose 39%. See why the stock still reversed sharply.
August 12, 2026
Sabvest Capital (JSE: SBP) is giving up part of its ITL stake. Could the Rudholm deal make it worth more?
Sabvest Capital’s ITL ownership will fall to 30.5% after the Rudholm acquisition, shifting attention to whether greater scale can outweigh dilution and financing costs.
August 12, 2026