The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
business-growth
Financial Markets
Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?
Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?
Financial Markets
Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?
Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?
Luxury
Burberry Takeover Would Be a Showstopper
Burberry remains one of the few luxury houses unencumbered by a family stake-holder. And it is expected to end its financial year to March with net cash of about £665 million ($819 million).
Burberry Takeover Would Be a Showstopper
Burberry remains one of the few luxury houses unencumbered by a family stake-holder. And it is expected to end its financial year to March with net cash of about £665 million ($819 million).
Luxury
Burberry Gives Fresh Boost to Luxury as Sales Beat Estimates
Third-quarter retail revenue rose 4 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with total sales of £735 million topping the £721 million estimate.
Burberry Gives Fresh Boost to Luxury as Sales Beat Estimates
Third-quarter retail revenue rose 4 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with total sales of £735 million topping the £721 million estimate.
Retail
Every Little Clothing Sale Helps UK's Tesco and Marks & Spencer in Holidays
Consumers are responding to early signs of Brexit-fuelled inflation by buying more of their clothing at retailers whose scale and diversification helps them keep prices in check.
Every Little Clothing Sale Helps UK's Tesco and Marks & Spencer in Holidays
Consumers are responding to early signs of Brexit-fuelled inflation by buying more of their clothing at retailers whose scale and diversification helps them keep prices in check.
Luxury
Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound
The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.
Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound
The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.
Financial Markets
Disrupting Amidst Disruption
In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.
Disrupting Amidst Disruption
In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.
Financial Markets
Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit
Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.
Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit
Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.
Luxury
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
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.
Financial Markets
Alibaba-Rival JD Envisions its Own Delivery Drone Fleet by 2017
JD.com Inc. has drawn up plans for drones to ply 100 regular routes by the end of next year.
Alibaba-Rival JD Envisions its Own Delivery Drone Fleet by 2017
JD.com Inc. has drawn up plans for drones to ply 100 regular routes by the end of next year.
Financial Markets
Michael Kors Holdings Tops Second-Quarter Profit Forecasts
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $160.9 million.
Michael Kors Holdings Tops Second-Quarter Profit Forecasts
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $160.9 million.
The News in Brief
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.
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.