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Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
Why British Brands Are Piling Into the US
After decades of mixed results, a new generation of UK brands is expanding into the US. This time, they're prioritising community, patience and cultural translation over splashy launches.
Opinion: Adidas Has a Mountain to Climb in China
Adidas would do well to tailor its Chinese business more closely to local tastes rather than simply importing a global formula, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Amouage First Half 2026 Sales Surge 74 Percent
The Omani fragrance house recorded another period of record growth as it continued to double-down on key geographies like the US and high-concentration perfumes.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Inside the $5 Billion Cosmetics Company Behind Rhode
After its buzziest acquisition ever and a dozen years into the role, E.l.f.. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin still seems pretty “elfing” delighted by it all.
Cushion Foundations Dominate in Asia. Now, They’re Going Global.
One of Asia’s biggest beauty product categories had failed to translate globally for over a decade, but it may finally be seeing its moment.
Can You Trust AI to Tell You Which Brands Are Sustainable?
A BoF analysis of recommendations by ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini found that brands' online reputations and how users phrase their questions matters more than actual environmental performance.
Can Harvey Nichols Recapture its Glamour?
The once-glitzy department store chain is in a "death spiral," says Frasers Group's Mike Ashley, who has made a bid to take control. A refocus on design could be what it needs.