Mattel Inc.’s turnaround had been overshadowed this year by two big hurdles — a lack of consistent sales growth and an internal probe into its accounting practices. The El Segundo toymaker said it has overcome both issues, sending shares soaring. Revenue, powered by robust gains from Barbie and Hot Wheels, rose 3.1% to $1.48 billion, […]
Another Los Angeles Fashion Week is in the rearview mirror. And, while the twice-yearly slate of runway shows, presentations and events clustered around the California Market Center’s market week continues to suffer from a host of logistical challenges (including, but not limited to, multiple competing organizers, far-flung venues and a calendar that ends up stretching […]
Luxury fashion house Valentino reopened at South Coast Plaza in October with an expanded and new-look boutique now including menswear offerings. More than 1,000 square feet of the 6,400-square-foot store is dedicated to menswear, with pieces such as Valentino-emblazoned tees, slate-gray trench coats and suits. The Costa Mesa boutique is the latest in a new […]
LONDON — British lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a rare December general election, with politicians on both sides of the Brexit divide supporting balloting that they hope will at last break the impasse on when, how and whether to leave the European Union. The daylong haggling over the exact election date came just two days before Britain […]
CANBERRA, Australia — Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast. Port Macquarie Koala Hospital President Sue Ashton said she hoped wildlife carers would be allowed to begin their search of the fire zone for survivors on Thursday. The fire was started by a lightning strike […]
MOSCOW — Following the cast of characters in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump is daunting, particularly when trying to figure out who’s who on the Ukrainian side. To help make things easier, here’s a snapshot guide to the main players. Volodymyr Zelensky — President of Ukraine. Zelensky won a landslide presidential election in April with […]
Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES California’s Dangerous Winds After enduring weeks of destructive fires, widespread blackouts and extreme weather conditions, California is facing another test today: powerful winds that forecasters are describing as historic and potentially disastrous. In Southern California, Santa Ana winds of 50 to 70 mph, with isolated […]
The Premier League champions could be left with just one senior goalkeeper after the Chilean suffered a serious-looking injury in training on Monday Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo could miss the rest of the season through an Achilles injury, Goal understands. Bravo went down in training on Monday and City sources fear he will be […]
The former England manager has lost four from four in the Championship so far this season, but believes he can still turn the fortunes around Queens Park Rangers manager Steve McClaren remains adamant that he is the right man for the job, despite the club’s dire start to the new Championship season. Appointed in May, […]
The midfielder has left Stamford Bridge, just over a year after signing for the club. So what went wrong in west London? A new chapter starts for Tiemoue Bakayoko. The France international midfielder has joined AC Milan on loan with an option to buy , eager to rebuild his career following a nightmare year at Chelsea. […]