Ralph Lauren calls for “optimism and aspiration” as profits jump 23%

Ralph Lauren has raised its full-year outlook after posting better-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by strong trading across its retail and wholesale channels.
Operating profit rose 23 per cent year-on-year to $342m (£254.2m) in the quarter to 27 June 2026, while net revenue climbed 14 per cent to $1.96bn (£1.45bn).
The US fashion giant said the performance was ahead of expectations, with growth recorded across all major regions.
North America revenue increased 13 per cent