Linda Pasquini

Zalando said on Thursday it plans to expand in sports clothing as the online fashion retailer announced a German soccer partnership and reported higher third-quarter growth, lifting its shares nearly 10%.

German fashion group Hugo Boss on Tuesday reported quarterly sales below expectations, citing softer demand in Britain and China and a weaker dollar.

Adidas' CEO said on Wednesday that "nervous" retailers in the United States were ordering less product upfront as they waited to see the full impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on American shoppers.

Adidas expects U.S. import tariffs to have a direct impact of 120 million euros ($140 million) on its operating profit in 2025, with the largest hit coming in the fourth quarter, its CEO said on Wednesday.

Germany's Adidas on Tuesday raised its operating profit guidance for the full year, saying it successfully mitigated part of the extra costs caused by higher U.S. tariffs.

Gucci-owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) in a strategic shift by new CEO Luca de Meo, who is trying to cut the luxury group's debt and refocus on its fashion business.

President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill could reduce the U.S. earnings of German agricultural supplies trader BayWa's renewable unit, the company said on Tuesday, driving its share price lower.

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) said on Tuesday that it will buy German automotive and industrial supplier Norma Group's water management business in a deal valued at about $1 billion.

Delivery Hero's revenue for the second quarter came in slightly above expectations on Thursday, with the German online takeaway food company citing a stronger performance across several markets.

German premium beauty retailer Douglas reported a smaller than expected drop in its quarterly core profit on Thursday, boosted by higher sales and tight cost management that helped offset effects of promotions meant to bring in cost-conscious customers.