John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
apparel
China
China to Slash Import Tariffs on Consumer Goods From July 1
Import tariffs for apparel, footwear and cosmetics will be more than halved.
China to Slash Import Tariffs on Consumer Goods From July 1
Import tariffs for apparel, footwear and cosmetics will be more than halved.
News & Analysis
Fast Retailing to Debut Uniqlo Store in India
The retailer's entry will follow Zara and H&M in an apparel market that’s forecast to grow 29 percent to $56 billion by 2021.
Fast Retailing to Debut Uniqlo Store in India
The retailer's entry will follow Zara and H&M in an apparel market that’s forecast to grow 29 percent to $56 billion by 2021.
China
Esprit to Close Loss-Making Operations in Australia and New Zealand
The fashion group will focus on concentrating resources in developing Asian markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
Esprit to Close Loss-Making Operations in Australia and New Zealand
The fashion group will focus on concentrating resources in developing Asian markets in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Expands E-Commerce
While the brand still has numerous retail partners, from mass-market staples to fancy department stores, the direct-to-consumer sales of apparel expand the website’s offering — which already included handbags and jewelry.
Ivanka Trump Expands E-Commerce
While the brand still has numerous retail partners, from mass-market staples to fancy department stores, the direct-to-consumer sales of apparel expand the website’s offering — which already included handbags and jewelry.
Retail
Band of Outsiders Founder Launches New Venture
With Entireworld, Scott Sternberg aims to unite the commercial savvy of a direct-to-consumer business model with the emotion of a designer-led brand.
Band of Outsiders Founder Launches New Venture
With Entireworld, Scott Sternberg aims to unite the commercial savvy of a direct-to-consumer business model with the emotion of a designer-led brand.
Financial Markets
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
Luxury
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
News & Analysis
Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit
A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.
Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit
A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.
News & Analysis
Nautica Brand Thrown Overboard by VF After Losing Its '90s Cool
Rapper Lil Yachty tried to help rekindle Nautica’s appeal last year by unveiling a collection for the label, but it wasn’t enough to turn around the business.
Nautica Brand Thrown Overboard by VF After Losing Its '90s Cool
Rapper Lil Yachty tried to help rekindle Nautica’s appeal last year by unveiling a collection for the label, but it wasn’t enough to turn around the business.
Retail
The Death of Clothing
The underlying problem of weak demand is expected to dog the apparel industry for years, meaning more store closures and more bankruptcies lie ahead — with or without Amazon.
The Death of Clothing
The underlying problem of weak demand is expected to dog the apparel industry for years, meaning more store closures and more bankruptcies lie ahead — with or without Amazon.
Retail
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
News & Analysis
It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.