Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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News & Analysis
For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy
Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.
For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy
Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.
News & Analysis
Signa Sends Hudson's Bay Details of Financing for Kaufhof Bid
Signa's founder and chairman said the company believes it can complete the necessary due diligence to put together a deal for Germany's largest retail chain in two weeks, should Hudson's Bay decide to engage in negotiations.
Signa Sends Hudson's Bay Details of Financing for Kaufhof Bid
Signa's founder and chairman said the company believes it can complete the necessary due diligence to put together a deal for Germany's largest retail chain in two weeks, should Hudson's Bay decide to engage in negotiations.
News & Analysis
Launchmetrics Acquires Style Coalition
The acquisition is part of a strategy for Launchmetrics to become a one-stop shop for brands and influencers to track the digital reach of campaigns.
Launchmetrics Acquires Style Coalition
The acquisition is part of a strategy for Launchmetrics to become a one-stop shop for brands and influencers to track the digital reach of campaigns.
News & Analysis
INEOS to Buy British Outerwear Brand Belstaff
The sale of Belstaff, which began making jackets in 1924, is expected to finalise in the fourth quarter.
INEOS to Buy British Outerwear Brand Belstaff
The sale of Belstaff, which began making jackets in 1924, is expected to finalise in the fourth quarter.
News & Analysis
Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers
As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.
Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers
As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.
News & Analysis
Aldo Group Calls Off Camuto Group Acquisition
The Canadian footwear giant Aldo said both parties mutually decided not to pursue the transaction announced in August.
Aldo Group Calls Off Camuto Group Acquisition
The Canadian footwear giant Aldo said both parties mutually decided not to pursue the transaction announced in August.
News & Analysis
Victor Luis on Why Coach Inc Became Tapestry
The budding ‘modern luxury’ group has changed its name to minimise market confusion and signal its ambitions.
Victor Luis on Why Coach Inc Became Tapestry
The budding ‘modern luxury’ group has changed its name to minimise market confusion and signal its ambitions.
Financial Markets
How to Sell a Fashion Brand
Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.
How to Sell a Fashion Brand
Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.
China
Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million
The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.
Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million
The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.
News & Analysis
Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion
The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.
Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion
The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.
News & Analysis
Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover
Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.
Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover
Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.
News & Analysis
Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally
Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.
Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally
Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.