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Luxury

Will Prada’s Winning Streak Continue?

One day before ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′ premieres to the masses, Prada Group itself will report earnings.

Luxury

Will Prada’s Winning Streak Continue?

One day before ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′ premieres to the masses, Prada Group itself will report earnings.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Creative Class

The Acts of Love Behind Milan Design Week

From a six-person ceramics studio to the chief design officer of one of the world’s biggest technology companies, Salone del Mobile remains the place where you feel the full spectrum of what design means today, writes Imran Amed.

Creative Class

The Acts of Love Behind Milan Design Week

From a six-person ceramics studio to the chief design officer of one of the world’s biggest technology companies, Salone del Mobile remains the place where you feel the full spectrum of what design means today, writes Imran Amed.


Sustainability

Why Fashion Is Still Stuck on Sustainability Double Standards

As the presence of PFAs in apparel comes into the spotlight, and ‘sustainable’ collaborations driven by overproduction hit the market, fashion’s definition of sustainability looks increasingly hard to defend.

Sustainability

Why Fashion Is Still Stuck on Sustainability Double Standards

As the presence of PFAs in apparel comes into the spotlight, and ‘sustainable’ collaborations driven by overproduction hit the market, fashion’s definition of sustainability looks increasingly hard to defend.


Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product

From a gap year in Italy that became a 31-year career, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran joins Imran Amed during Milan Design Week to discuss what fashion brands get wrong about design, why physical spaces still win over screens and how a partnership that began after a romantic relationship ended became one of the most influential studios in the world.

Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product

From a gap year in Italy that became a 31-year career, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran joins Imran Amed during Milan Design Week to discuss what fashion brands get wrong about design, why physical spaces still win over screens and how a partnership that began after a romantic relationship ended became one of the most influential studios in the world.


Retail

As Brands Get Tariff Refunds, What Do They Owe Their Customers?

Brands are finally able to apply for refunds, but now they also have to decide how to deal with the customers who paid higher prices on their products, some of which are filing lawsuits against retailers demanding compensation of their own.

Retail

As Brands Get Tariff Refunds, What Do They Owe Their Customers?

Brands are finally able to apply for refunds, but now they also have to decide how to deal with the customers who paid higher prices on their products, some of which are filing lawsuits against retailers demanding compensation of their own.


Retail

Retail Sales Rise in Britain After Iran War Prompted ‘Panic at the Pumps’

Textile, clothing and footwear stores reported a 1.2 percent month-on-month sales increase, while department stores recorded a 1.1 percent sales rise.

Retail

Retail Sales Rise in Britain After Iran War Prompted ‘Panic at the Pumps’

Textile, clothing and footwear stores reported a 1.2 percent month-on-month sales increase, while department stores recorded a 1.1 percent sales rise.


Global Markets

US Democratic Lawmakers Urge Retail, Shipper CEOs to Pass Trump Tariff Refunds to Consumers

In a letter, a group of 15 Democrats in the US House of Representatives asked CEOs to detail how they passed tariff costs on to consumers, small businesses and other suppliers.

Global Markets

US Democratic Lawmakers Urge Retail, Shipper CEOs to Pass Trump Tariff Refunds to Consumers

In a letter, a group of 15 Democrats in the US House of Representatives asked CEOs to detail how they passed tariff costs on to consumers, small businesses and other suppliers.


Sports

Opinion: Lululemon’s CEO Choice Is a Missed Chance to Pacify Elliott

It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.

Sports

Opinion: Lululemon’s CEO Choice Is a Missed Chance to Pacify Elliott

It’s difficult to see why the company didn’t select investor Elliott’s preferred candidate, Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Jane Nielsen, writes Andrea Felsted.


Global Markets

The Middle East War Is Squeezing Asia’s Polyester Suppliers

A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.

Global Markets

The Middle East War Is Squeezing Asia’s Polyester Suppliers

A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.


Retail

Nike to Cut Around 1,400 Jobs in Efficiency Push

The cuts focus on jobs in global operations, mainly technology, in North America, Asia and Europe, and account for just under 2 percent of the sneaker brand’s workforce.

Retail

Nike to Cut Around 1,400 Jobs in Efficiency Push

The cuts focus on jobs in global operations, mainly technology, in North America, Asia and Europe, and account for just under 2 percent of the sneaker brand’s workforce.