Jewellery Maker Pandora’s Q3 Profit Falls Less Than Expected, Raises Sales Outlook 

People walk past a Pandora jewelry store in a Hollywood shopping center on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
People walk past a Pandora jewelry store in a Hollywood shopping center on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Jewellery Maker Pandora’s Q3 Profit Falls Less Than Expected, Raises Sales Outlook 

People walk past a Pandora jewelry store in a Hollywood shopping center on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
People walk past a Pandora jewelry store in a Hollywood shopping center on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Danish jewellery maker Pandora on Wednesday reported a third-quarter operating profit above expectations and raised its full-year sales outlook.

Operating profit fell to 920 million crowns ($132 million)from a year-earlier 978 million, against a mean forecast in an analyst poll published by Pandora of 875 million, on organic sales growth of 11%.

Pandora said it now expected full-year organic sales growth of 5%-6%. Its previous forecast was for 2-5% growth. It maintained a full-year operating profit margin forecast of around 25%.



Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh

Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh
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Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh

Fashion Commission Closes 1st Phase of 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' Course in Riyadh

The Fashion Commission has closed the first phase of the 'Fashion Performance & Modeling' course, delivered in partnership with globally renowned fashion institution Istituto Marangoni and in collaboration with Elite Model Management.
The course, which launched its first phase on May 18, is designed to equip aspiring models and fashion talent with both the theoretical foundation and practical tools required to succeed in the global fashion industry, SPA reported. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with immersive, hands-on experiences across key topics, including the history of fashion, fashion styling, body language, performance techniques, and live project development.
The second phase of the course will begin June 15 and continue until June 26, and will be hosted at FCR in the JAX District.
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will receive an official certificate of achievement from Istituto Marangoni, recognizing their participation in a renowned educational experience.
As part of the commission’s broader mission to support the creative industries and expand regional opportunities in modeling, this course helps develop local talent, foster professionalism, and elevate Saudi Arabia’s presence within the international fashion ecosystem.