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Tapping China's Colossal Bridal Market
Proportional to their income, Chinese couples spend more than Americans on their wedding, but navigating cultural differences around the occasion can be a minefield for Western bridal brands.
Sandro, Maje Owner Files for an IPO in France
KKR & Co.’s French clothing retailer SMCP began the process for an initial public offering after doubling its sales over the past three years.
Cosmetics Colour Trends Change as Abenomics Loses Its Gloss
Lipstick shades are kissing off Japan's short-lived economic recovery, and fashion industry hues are turning as somber as a central banker after another ineffectual splurge of money printing.
Adidas to Boost China Outlets by a Third With 3,000 Stores
German sportswear maker Adidas AG will open 3,000 new stores in China by 2020, counting on rising affluence and health-awareness in the country to boost its global business.
South Korean Consumer Shares Tumble as China Relations Cool
South Korean consumer shares, 2015’s stock-market darlings as tourists from China flocked to Seoul department stores, are now among the nation’s worst performers this year as a missile spat cools relations between the neighbours.
Asia Tycoons Deck Out Business Jets with Hermès, Chanel
Asia is expected to create more billionaire wealth than the US within a decade, and the proliferation of moguls is expected to spur a buying spree for private jets that will triple the luxury aircraft fleet in Greater China.
Abercrombie & Fitch Posts Unexpected Rise in Comparable Sales
Abercrombie & Fitch Co reported a surprise increase in quarterly sales at established stores due to demand for its Hollister branded clothing and strong online sales in the holiday shopping season.
Kate Spade's Same-Store Sales Top Expectations
Kate Spade & Co reported better-than-expected quarterly sales at established stores, driven by demand for its Kate Spade New York line of products.
The China Edit | Cross-Border E-Commerce, Foreign Media Ban, Economic Airbrushing
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Power Moves | Key Departures at Hugo Boss, Dunhill and Prada
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.