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As Victoria's Secret Scuffles, Activist Investor Says Bath & Body Works May Be Better Off On Its Own
Victoria’s Secret’s woes are attracting the attention of activist investors. Hedge fund Barington ... it will put everything on the table for review—including its Fashion Show, featuring ...
The New York Times5y
Victoria’s Secret Had Troubles, Even Before Jeffrey Epstein
A new catalog from Victoria’s Secret landed in mailboxes ... the company was fielding criticism this year from an activist investor and one of its own models over its portrayal of women.
CNN6y
Hedge fund wants L Brands to spin off Victoria’s Secret
One investor has had enough ... Mitarotonda’s biggest criticism was Victoria’s Secret’s marketing, which has often relied on supermodels strutting around in skimpy lingerie.
Forbes6y
Victoria's Secret Knows It Has A Problem, But Does It Have Time To Fix It?
“Everything is on the table for review and change ... the brand message,” a top investor focus, UBS’s Sole said. And that may be costly for Victoria’s Secret amid growing signs that ...
Business Insider5y
Victoria's Secret could be sold to a private-equity investor this week
Wexner is battling criticism over his close relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who managed his fortune for around 20 years. Victoria's Secret is also under fire after a ...
The New York Times4y
L Brands Plans to Spin Off Victoria’s Secret
de la Merced Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni L Brands has decided to spin off Victoria’s Secret rather than sell ... Over all, investors placed $50 billion worth of orders, underscoring ...
BizPac Review14d
Victoria’s Secret shuts down website, some in-store services after ‘security incident’
Victoria's Secret shut down its website, and some stores have had issues processing sales after a reported "security incident." ...
Business Insider2y
Victoria's Secret is resurrecting its famous fashion show in 2023 after a 4-year hiatus and a total brand revamp
Victoria's Secret is bringing back its famous runway show this year after a four-year hiatus. The lingerie retailer canceled the show in 2019 after criticism ... and actor and investor ...
Retail Dive2y
Victoria’s Secret aims for $7.4B in revenue with focus on core merchandise and international expansion
Chief Financial Officer Tim Johnson said during the company’s annual investor day. The infamous event was canceled in 2019 when Victoria’s Secret was still part of L Brands, amid criticism of ...
The Independent1y
Victoria’s Secret ditches feminist makeover after sales slump
brand president of the company’s youth-focused venture Victoria’s Secret & Pink, told investors on Thursday (13 October). The reboot is part of a larger strategy to revive its sales after a ...
Business Insider8mon
The rise, fall, and latest stumbles of Victoria's Secret ahead of its fashion show return
Victoria's Secret ... in a note to investors in March 2018, commenting on the level of promotions in store. Some parents complained that Pink was being brought down by Victoria's Secret's over ...