Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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Financial Markets
The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon
How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.
The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon
How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere
In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.
Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere
In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.
Financial Markets
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
Financial Markets
China Women’s Fashion Sites Said to Explore Possible Merger
China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., and rival Mogujie.com are discussing ways to cooperate that could include a merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
China Women’s Fashion Sites Said to Explore Possible Merger
China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., and rival Mogujie.com are discussing ways to cooperate that could include a merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
Financial Markets
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
Financial Markets
How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo
For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.
How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo
For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.
Financial Markets
Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?
Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?
Financial Markets
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
Beauty
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Financial Markets
Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice
Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.
Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice
Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.
Global Markets
Bally Back on Growth Path, Says CEO
Bally, the long-struggling Swiss leather goods maker, is back in growth mode after years of stagnant sales, buoyed by more contemporary designs and solid demand from Japanese and US buyers, its chief executive said.
Bally Back on Growth Path, Says CEO
Bally, the long-struggling Swiss leather goods maker, is back in growth mode after years of stagnant sales, buoyed by more contemporary designs and solid demand from Japanese and US buyers, its chief executive said.
Retail
Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America
Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.
Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America
Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.