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Dolce & Gabbana Beauty tops €1bn wholesale sales as 70-store expansion tests in-house strategy
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty expects another year of double-digit growth after wholesale sales exceeded €1 billion, validating part of a costly shift from licensing to direct control.
Maharashtra food probe puts Blinkit and Reliance supply-chain controls under scrutiny
Maharashtra authorities have filed a case and suspended five facility licences after alleging that expired or rejected food entered an unauthorized resale chain instead of being destroyed.
Albertsons demands more than $8bn from Kroger as failed merger reaches Delaware trial
Albertsons is seeking more than $8 billion from Kroger over their failed $24.6 billion merger, turning regulatory defeat into a two-week Delaware battle over contractual responsibility.
Why Tesco, Walmart and Sainsbury’s are turning private labels into premium competitors
Tesco, Walmart and Sainsbury’s are expanding retailer-owned products beyond traditional budget categories as consumers increasingly prioritise quality and value over familiar national brands. However, new European retail data reveals that launching more private-label products does not necessarily generate stronger sales, raising questions about the profitability of premiumisation.
Metcash (ASX: MTS) agrees up to A$85m Peries Group acquisition to strengthen Queensland IGA network
Metcash has exercised its contractual acquisition right over Peries Group, securing an agreement to purchase 15 Queensland IGA supermarkets while considering whether to retain or transfer individual stores to independent operators.
Why L’Oréal, Coty and Unilever are betting on affordable fragrance mists
Affordable fragrance mists are gaining ground as L’Oréal, Coty and Unilever introduce new products targeting everyday beauty routines. Stronger mass-market fragrance sales suggest genuine consumer interest, but the commercial opportunity depends on repeat purchasing, margins and whether mists generate additional spending rather than replace traditional perfumes.
Ahold Delhaize cyber outage keeps grocery e-commerce offline as AD shares recover
Ahold Delhaize kept physical supermarkets open during its cyber incident, but days of online disruption have exposed the operational importance of its fast-growing e-commerce infrastructure.
Ralph Lauren puts AI into executive bonus scorecard as $RL gains 15% in a month
Ralph Lauren has incorporated an AI scorecard into executive short-term incentives, making technology adoption measurable while financial performance still dominates compensation.
Could Richemont joining a De Beers bid turn Cartier’s owner into a diamond supply-chain investor?
Richemont is reportedly considering joining a consortium pursuing De Beers, potentially giving Cartier’s owner direct exposure to upstream natural-diamond supply.
Temu Texas settlement raises the cost of U.S. growth as PDD shares remain near annual lows
Temu has settled a Texas privacy and product-safety case with new data-handling and marketplace controls, creating a potential compliance template for its U.S. business.