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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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
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UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
UK Shoppers to Shrug off Retail Blues in Pre-Christmas Spree
Online retailers including Asos are banking on a surge in Black Friday sales, as 87 percent of consumers plan to spend more than they did last year.
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Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record in Holiday Shopping Blitz
Revenue of $7.9 billion made it the largest online shopping day of all time in the US.
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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook
Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.
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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales
Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.
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The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.
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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales
Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.
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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish
E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.
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US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
US Online Sales Surge, Shoppers Throng Stores on Thanksgiving Evening
Surging online sales and a shift away from store shopping have thinned the crowds typically seen at stores on Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday.
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Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum
Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.
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Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
Retailers’ Holiday Strategy Doesn’t Have to Be “Discount Everything”
"Retailers should know that there are alternatives to engaging in price-to-price combat."
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Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday Sales Biggest Online Shopping Day in US History
The data compiled by Adobe Digital Insights, easily surpassed prior estimates, and dismissed fears that strong web sales during the Thanksgiving weekend would hurt sales on Cyber Monday.
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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.