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.
bankruptcy
Retail
Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel
Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.
Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel
Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him
The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.
American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him
The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The US clothing retailer ran into trouble just months after shedding $200 million in debt and emerging from Chapter 11 in February.
American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The US clothing retailer ran into trouble just months after shedding $200 million in debt and emerging from Chapter 11 in February.
Luxury
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
News & Analysis
Report: American Apparel Preparing Second Bankruptcy Filing
A turnaround plan to return to American Apparel’s roots and focus on basic items like T-shirts and skirts did not improve results enough.
Report: American Apparel Preparing Second Bankruptcy Filing
A turnaround plan to return to American Apparel’s roots and focus on basic items like T-shirts and skirts did not improve results enough.
Retail
Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants
Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.
Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants
Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.
News & Analysis
Aéropostale Gets Going Concern Bid to Keep 229 Stores Open
Aéropostale Inc. says a joint venture including General Growth Properties Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc. has bid for 'substantially all' its assets with an eye toward keeping at least 229 stores open.
Aéropostale Gets Going Concern Bid to Keep 229 Stores Open
Aéropostale Inc. says a joint venture including General Growth Properties Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc. has bid for 'substantially all' its assets with an eye toward keeping at least 229 stores open.
Retail
Aéropostale Lender Sycamore Joins Bidding for Bankrupt Retailer
Aéropostale opened a bankruptcy auction with senior lender Sycamore Partners joining the bidding, days after the teen-clothing chain lost a court fight to keep the private equity firm away from the table.
Aéropostale Lender Sycamore Joins Bidding for Bankrupt Retailer
Aéropostale opened a bankruptcy auction with senior lender Sycamore Partners joining the bidding, days after the teen-clothing chain lost a court fight to keep the private equity firm away from the table.
News & Analysis
Sycamore Partners, Liquidators Bid on Bankrupt Aeropostale
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale Inc received bids this week for its business from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, as well as liquidators.
Sycamore Partners, Liquidators Bid on Bankrupt Aeropostale
Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale Inc received bids this week for its business from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, as well as liquidators.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Hires Investment Bank to Explore Sale, Say Sources
American Apparel has hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale, people familiar with the matter said.
American Apparel Hires Investment Bank to Explore Sale, Say Sources
American Apparel has hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale, people familiar with the matter said.
Financial Markets
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
Retail
Aéropostale Cleared to Seek Bankruptcy Rescue From Versa Capital
Aeropostale settled a dispute with lenders that threatened to scuttle a potential bid from a Versa Capital Management unit to buy the teen-clothing chain out of bankruptcy.
Aéropostale Cleared to Seek Bankruptcy Rescue From Versa Capital
Aeropostale settled a dispute with lenders that threatened to scuttle a potential bid from a Versa Capital Management unit to buy the teen-clothing chain out of bankruptcy.
The News in Brief
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.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.