Consumer Cos Up Ahead of Fed Move - Consumer Roundup

Dow Jones
Mar 18

Consumer companies rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision Wednesday.

Zara, the core label of Spanish group Inditex, unveiled a creative partnership with British fashion designer John Galliano to give the brand a fresh look.

Spandex maker Lycra has filed for bankruptcy with a restructuring plan backed by creditors to cut roughly $1.2 billion in debt, addressing financial problems caused by a "confluence" of industry headwinds.

Europe's largest airlines extended their suspensions of flights to Dubai and other major Middle Eastern travel hubs amid the conflict in the region.

 

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March 17, 2026 17:24 ET (21:24 GMT)

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