British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Financial Markets
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Investor Consortium Celine to Retain Debenhams Ownership
The decision followed a statement that bids received for the British department store were not at an acceptable level.
Investor Consortium Celine to Retain Debenhams Ownership
The decision followed a statement that bids received for the British department store were not at an acceptable level.
Retail
Lord & Taylor Could Be Sold as Hudson's Bay Considers Options
Hudson’s Bay has already closed several Lord & Taylor stores, including the flagship Manhattan location after agreeing to sell the building on Fifth Avenue.
Lord & Taylor Could Be Sold as Hudson's Bay Considers Options
Hudson’s Bay has already closed several Lord & Taylor stores, including the flagship Manhattan location after agreeing to sell the building on Fifth Avenue.
Retail
The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail
In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.
The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail
In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.
Retail
Debenhams to Close 22 Stores Next Year, Threatening 1,200 Jobs
Lenders took control of the ailing retailer earlier this month in a process designed to keep its shops open at the expense of shareholders.
Debenhams to Close 22 Stores Next Year, Threatening 1,200 Jobs
Lenders took control of the ailing retailer earlier this month in a process designed to keep its shops open at the expense of shareholders.
Retail
Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership
The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.
Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership
The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.
Retail
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
Retail
Debenhams CEO Steps Down Following Takeover by Lenders
Chairman Terry Duddy will take over on an interim basis as the company seeks a successor to Sergio Bucher.
Debenhams CEO Steps Down Following Takeover by Lenders
Chairman Terry Duddy will take over on an interim basis as the company seeks a successor to Sergio Bucher.
Retail
Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark
Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.
Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark
Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.
Retail
Debenhams Set for Administration After Rejecting New Ashley Plan
Despite its long history, Debenhams has been battling for survival after a consumer shift online and to cheaper outlets destroyed 90 percent of its share value in the past year.
Debenhams Set for Administration After Rejecting New Ashley Plan
Despite its long history, Debenhams has been battling for survival after a consumer shift online and to cheaper outlets destroyed 90 percent of its share value in the past year.
Retail
Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams
The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.
Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams
The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.
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South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist
Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.
South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist
Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
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.
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.