L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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Fashion Week
At Pitti, A Shot of Creativity Amidst the Stuff
Sterling Ruby was a standout at the Florentine event: the look was pragmatic but so punchy, so perfectly edited, so fashion forward that you immediately asked yourself how much Raf Simons was involved.
At Pitti, A Shot of Creativity Amidst the Stuff
Sterling Ruby was a standout at the Florentine event: the look was pragmatic but so punchy, so perfectly edited, so fashion forward that you immediately asked yourself how much Raf Simons was involved.
Retail
Philip Green’s Empire Hangs on Landlords’ Vote
Creditors to the billionaire's Arcadia Group will meet in London to vote on proposals to cut rents and close stores in order to ensure its survival.
Philip Green’s Empire Hangs on Landlords’ Vote
Creditors to the billionaire's Arcadia Group will meet in London to vote on proposals to cut rents and close stores in order to ensure its survival.
Financial Markets
Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales
The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.
Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales
The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.
News & Analysis
Can Going Private Save Hudson’s Bay Company?
Executive Chairman Richard Baker wants to take the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor private. Public or private, the ailing department store operator will need to close stores and endure some short-term losses to survive, industry experts say.
Can Going Private Save Hudson’s Bay Company?
Executive Chairman Richard Baker wants to take the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor private. Public or private, the ailing department store operator will need to close stores and endure some short-term losses to survive, industry experts say.
Fashion Week
Alexander McQueen’s Unhinged Seduction
Sarah Burton sought to offer a worthy male counterpart to the poetry of the womenswear collections.
Alexander McQueen’s Unhinged Seduction
Sarah Burton sought to offer a worthy male counterpart to the poetry of the womenswear collections.
Workplace & Talent
How I Became... A Beauty Consultant
The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty.
How I Became... A Beauty Consultant
The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty.
Fashion Week
Worthy Hybrids at Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan showed a collection of menswear that was as fresh, light and relaxed as the season it celebrated.
Worthy Hybrids at Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan showed a collection of menswear that was as fresh, light and relaxed as the season it celebrated.
Luxury
What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.
What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.
News & Analysis
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
News & Analysis
Louis Vuitton Sees Demand in Mainland China Picking up Steam
The luxury brand is seeing strong sales growth in China, with e-commerce accounting for 8 percent of the brand's sales.
Louis Vuitton Sees Demand in Mainland China Picking up Steam
The luxury brand is seeing strong sales growth in China, with e-commerce accounting for 8 percent of the brand's sales.
Retail
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
Retail
Philip Green Pledges More Cash to Arcadia's Pension Scheme
The total amount injected to Arcadia's pension fund during the next three years would increase to £385 million from £360 million, Sky News reported.
Philip Green Pledges More Cash to Arcadia's Pension Scheme
The total amount injected to Arcadia's pension fund during the next three years would increase to £385 million from £360 million, Sky News reported.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.