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Global Markets

Iguatemi Group Acquires Stake in Resale Platform Etiqueta Unica

The Brazilian mall conglomerate acquired 23.08 percent of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platform for second-hand luxury goods for 27 million Brazilian reais ($5.3 million).

Global Markets

Iguatemi Group Acquires Stake in Resale Platform Etiqueta Unica

The Brazilian mall conglomerate acquired 23.08 percent of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platform for second-hand luxury goods for 27 million Brazilian reais ($5.3 million).


China

JD.com Posts Quarterly Loss as Costs Rise, Revenue Growth Slows

The e-commerce firm posted a quarterly loss on Thursday as its operational costs surged, and reported its weakest revenue growth in six quarters amid slowing consumer spending.

China

JD.com Posts Quarterly Loss as Costs Rise, Revenue Growth Slows

The e-commerce firm posted a quarterly loss on Thursday as its operational costs surged, and reported its weakest revenue growth in six quarters amid slowing consumer spending.


Retail

Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations

As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.

Retail

Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations

As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.


Retail

How to Compete With Shein

The Chinese fast fashion giant built an empire on unmatched speed-to-market and unbelievably low prices. To compete, others must play a different game.

Retail

How to Compete With Shein

The Chinese fast fashion giant built an empire on unmatched speed-to-market and unbelievably low prices. To compete, others must play a different game.


Workplace & Talent

Can Store Associates Work Remotely?

Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.

Workplace & Talent

Can Store Associates Work Remotely?

Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.


Retail

ThredUp Sales Grew by 35 Percent in 2021

The online resale platform posted record sales in the fourth quarter of 2021, it said Mar. 7, but profitability won’t be on the horizon this year.

Retail

ThredUp Sales Grew by 35 Percent in 2021

The online resale platform posted record sales in the fourth quarter of 2021, it said Mar. 7, but profitability won’t be on the horizon this year.


Retail

Maria Borromeo Launches Gender Neutral Brand

ClHu is the former Thakoon chief executive’s bid to capture Gen-Z and stir change in patterns of fashion consumption.

Retail

Maria Borromeo Launches Gender Neutral Brand

ClHu is the former Thakoon chief executive’s bid to capture Gen-Z and stir change in patterns of fashion consumption.


Global Markets

Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia

Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.

Global Markets

Ukraine War: Prada, Moncler and Hermès to Suspend Retail in Russia

Companies are also continuing to pledge humanitarian aid, while the LVMH Prize said it will offer support to its three former semi-finalists from Ukraine Friday.


Global Markets

Coupang Losses Widen on Soaring Costs to Fend Off Rivals

South Korea’s leading e-commerce company, reported a wider loss in the fourth quarter as the company continued to aggressively spend on infrastructure and services in the face of intensifying competition.

Global Markets

Coupang Losses Widen on Soaring Costs to Fend Off Rivals

South Korea’s leading e-commerce company, reported a wider loss in the fourth quarter as the company continued to aggressively spend on infrastructure and services in the face of intensifying competition.


Retail

What Do Activist Investors Want From Fashion?

The arrival of an activist investor can cause a brand's stock to soar, but they can also trigger unpredictable battles over a company’s future.

Retail

What Do Activist Investors Want From Fashion?

The arrival of an activist investor can cause a brand's stock to soar, but they can also trigger unpredictable battles over a company’s future.


Retail

Gap Expects Strong Earnings as Apparel Demand Rebounds, Shares Jump

Gap Inc. on Thursday forecast annual earnings above estimates, betting on strong demand for jeans and shirts from its Old Navy and Athleta brands as a decline in Omicron cases encourage Americans to venture out more.

Retail

Gap Expects Strong Earnings as Apparel Demand Rebounds, Shares Jump

Gap Inc. on Thursday forecast annual earnings above estimates, betting on strong demand for jeans and shirts from its Old Navy and Athleta brands as a decline in Omicron cases encourage Americans to venture out more.


Global Markets

Ukraine War: British Fashion Council Calls on Businesses to Take a Stance

Brands continue to pull back from Russia as sanctions challenge shipments, while Coperni dedicated its Paris Fashion Week show to its Ukrainian tailoring manufacturer.

Global Markets

Ukraine War: British Fashion Council Calls on Businesses to Take a Stance

Brands continue to pull back from Russia as sanctions challenge shipments, while Coperni dedicated its Paris Fashion Week show to its Ukrainian tailoring manufacturer.