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Vinted Valued at €8 Billion in Share Transaction
The secondhand marketplace sold shares in a secondary transaction that raised its valuation as the company continues to grow rapidly.

Vinted Valued at €8 Billion in Share Transaction
The secondhand marketplace sold shares in a secondary transaction that raised its valuation as the company continues to grow rapidly.

UK Retail Sales Tumble by Most in Over 40 Years
The Confederation of British Industry’s monthly measure of retail sales volume dropped to its lowest reading since the series started in 1983, as 77 percent of firms reported sales were down compared with a year ago.

UK Retail Sales Tumble by Most in Over 40 Years
The Confederation of British Industry’s monthly measure of retail sales volume dropped to its lowest reading since the series started in 1983, as 77 percent of firms reported sales were down compared with a year ago.

Opinion: What Investors Won’t Tell You About Fund Raising
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.

Opinion: What Investors Won’t Tell You About Fund Raising
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.

Case Study | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand
Beauty lines rarely struggle to generate buzz when they launch. A famous face, a splashy marketing stunt and a single viral product can generate headlines and fast revenue. This success is often fleeting. This case study explores how to create, scale and execute an enduring, future-proofed beauty label.

Case Study | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand
Beauty lines rarely struggle to generate buzz when they launch. A famous face, a splashy marketing stunt and a single viral product can generate headlines and fast revenue. This success is often fleeting. This case study explores how to create, scale and execute an enduring, future-proofed beauty label.

BoF Professional Masterclass | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Wednesday, May 6, at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EST as case study Daniela Morosini and a panel of experts unpack customer clarity and creating product differentiation to build a long-lasting beauty label.

BoF Professional Masterclass | How to Build a Forever Beauty Brand
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Wednesday, May 6, at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EST as case study Daniela Morosini and a panel of experts unpack customer clarity and creating product differentiation to build a long-lasting beauty label.

Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2-Hour Marathons
As athletes and spectators marvel at, not one, but two men smashing the once-thinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportsgear maker Adidas AG also has reason to celebrate.

Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2-Hour Marathons
As athletes and spectators marvel at, not one, but two men smashing the once-thinkable two-hour barrier in this year’s London Marathon, German sportsgear maker Adidas AG also has reason to celebrate.

US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Record Low in April
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as the war with Iran fanned inflation fears, a survey showed on Friday.

US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Record Low in April
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as the war with Iran fanned inflation fears, a survey showed on Friday.

Euro Zone Price Spike Seen Surging Higher in Second Month of War
Euro-zone inflation probably jumped in April to the highest in 2 1/2 years as fallout from the Iran war squeezed economies across the currency area.

Euro Zone Price Spike Seen Surging Higher in Second Month of War
Euro-zone inflation probably jumped in April to the highest in 2 1/2 years as fallout from the Iran war squeezed economies across the currency area.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Returns With Fun, Fashion and ‘Uncertainty of the Moment’
The sequel brings back the flash and fashion of the original film but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Returns With Fun, Fashion and ‘Uncertainty of the Moment’
The sequel brings back the flash and fashion of the original film but also offers insight into a transformed media landscape.

Will Prada’s Winning Streak Continue?
One day before ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′ premieres to the masses, Prada Group itself will report earnings.

Will Prada’s Winning Streak Continue?
One day before ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′ premieres to the masses, Prada Group itself will report earnings.

Brunello Cucinelli Tightens Controls on Sanctions Compliance After Allegations
The Italian cashmere maker said its board adopted a ‘strengthened trade compliance procedure’ in December, after commissioning a risk assessment and gap analysis by an external law firm.

Brunello Cucinelli Tightens Controls on Sanctions Compliance After Allegations
The Italian cashmere maker said its board adopted a ‘strengthened trade compliance procedure’ in December, after commissioning a risk assessment and gap analysis by an external law firm.

Saks Settles Fight With Simon Property, Cuts Deal With Creditors
The company also won court approval for a financing package to raise as much as $500 million from investors.

Saks Settles Fight With Simon Property, Cuts Deal With Creditors
The company also won court approval for a financing package to raise as much as $500 million from investors.