Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
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China
Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi
Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.
Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi
Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.
Luxury
MatchesFashion Growth Driven by International Expansion
The fashion e-commerce site’s 2017 revenues are up 44 percent, spearheaded by sales in the US and a 'luxury rewired' approach to customer experience.
MatchesFashion Growth Driven by International Expansion
The fashion e-commerce site’s 2017 revenues are up 44 percent, spearheaded by sales in the US and a 'luxury rewired' approach to customer experience.
Luxury
Haider Ackermann Opts for Co-Ed Runway Show
The designer will combine the menswear and womenswear runway shows starting with the Spring/Summer 2019 collection to be shown in September.
Haider Ackermann Opts for Co-Ed Runway Show
The designer will combine the menswear and womenswear runway shows starting with the Spring/Summer 2019 collection to be shown in September.
Luxury
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
News & Analysis
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
Luxury
Hermès Is Primed for the ‘Californication’ of the World, Says CEO
Chief executive Axel Dumas unpacks what expansion in the Bay Area means for the French megabrand.
Hermès Is Primed for the ‘Californication’ of the World, Says CEO
Chief executive Axel Dumas unpacks what expansion in the Bay Area means for the French megabrand.
Luxury
Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape
Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.
Burberry’s New Strategy Takes Shape
Chief executive Marco Gobbetti revealed early indicators of how Burberry’s new strategy is taking shape, as sales growth continues to lag behind competitors.
Sustainability
H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion
Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.
H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion
Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.
News & Analysis
Grace Coddington to Host Talk Show ‘Face to Grace’ on M2M
The six-episode series, featuring interviews with the likes of Ansel Elgort and Nicolas Ghesquière, will debut on IMG’s streaming fashion channel in September 2018.
Grace Coddington to Host Talk Show ‘Face to Grace’ on M2M
The six-episode series, featuring interviews with the likes of Ansel Elgort and Nicolas Ghesquière, will debut on IMG’s streaming fashion channel in September 2018.
Financial Markets
Profits Slump at Arcadia
The owner of Topshop has reported a 42 percent slump in full-year profit, blaming intense UK competition.
Profits Slump at Arcadia
The owner of Topshop has reported a 42 percent slump in full-year profit, blaming intense UK competition.
News & Analysis
The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.
The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.
Sustainability
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.