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P&G Faces Lawsuit Over Dismissal of Pregnant Saleswoman
A former cosmetics saleswoman for Procter & Gamble Co is suing the company, claiming that she was fired after becoming pregnant and being told earlier by a supervisor that 'pregnancy is not part of the uniform.'
Komodo Commerce: E-Tailers Battle in Southeast Asia
With its $1 billion buy of online retailer Lazada, Alibaba has signaled Southeast Asia as a regional e-commerce battleground — with 600 million people, and no shortage of logistical headaches.
LVMH First-Quarter Sales Miss Forecasts, Says France Remains Weak
LVMH on Monday posted first-quarter sales below forecasts as tourist shopping in key markets such as France and Hong Kong remained low.
The Next Wave of Activewear Players
Several new activewear brands are gearing up to compete with Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy
A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.
True Religion Reportedly Seeks Turnaround Adviser
True Religion Apparel Inc, a US denim company whose signature products have gradually gone out of fashion, has been seeking an advisory firm to help turn around its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Zalando Embraces 'Radical Agility' to Stay Ahead
When Europe's top online-only fashion retailer Zalando decided to overhaul its app to exploit mobile sales, it reaped the benefits of a new management philosophy that gives tech staff much more autonomy.
Pacific Sunwear Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Struggling surfwear chain Pacific Sunwear of California Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, succumbing to years of losses and intense competition in the teen apparel industry.
Luxury Market Growth Will Hit Low Point in 2016, Forecasts Bain
Growth in the more than 250 billion euro ($285 billion) personal luxury goods market should pick up next year, boosted by resurgent demand in the United States and China, after hitting a trough in 2016, consultancy Bain & Co predicted.