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Chilean Retail Giant Falabella Reports Record Net Income for 2021

As consumption bounced back last year, the retailer reported net income of $772 million for the year, compared to only $30.7 million in a pandemic-hit 2020.

Global Markets

Chilean Retail Giant Falabella Reports Record Net Income for 2021

As consumption bounced back last year, the retailer reported net income of $772 million for the year, compared to only $30.7 million in a pandemic-hit 2020.


Retail

American Eagle Warns of Earnings Hit Due to Higher Freight Costs

American Eagle Outfitters Inc said it expects its earnings to decline in the first half of 2022, as benefits from the federal stimulus fade and freight expenses surge, sending the apparel chain’s shares down 10 percent in extended trading.

Retail

American Eagle Warns of Earnings Hit Due to Higher Freight Costs

American Eagle Outfitters Inc said it expects its earnings to decline in the first half of 2022, as benefits from the federal stimulus fade and freight expenses surge, sending the apparel chain’s shares down 10 percent in extended trading.


China

Shein Has a Serious New Competitor

One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.

China

Shein Has a Serious New Competitor

One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.


Retail

BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain

Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.

Retail

BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain

Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.


Global Markets

Nike, YNAP Halt Shipping to Russia

The latest news on fashion’s response to the war in Ukraine.

Global Markets

Nike, YNAP Halt Shipping to Russia

The latest news on fashion’s response to the war in Ukraine.


Retail

Zalando Forecasts Online Fashion Sales Growth to Decelerate

The Berlin-based company signalled revenue may miss analysts’ estimates for 2022, predicting sales of €11.6 billion to €12.3 billion ($13.8 billion). Analysts had been expecting €12.2 billion.

Retail

Zalando Forecasts Online Fashion Sales Growth to Decelerate

The Berlin-based company signalled revenue may miss analysts’ estimates for 2022, predicting sales of €11.6 billion to €12.3 billion ($13.8 billion). Analysts had been expecting €12.2 billion.


Global Markets

Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round

The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.

Global Markets

Australian Luxury Fashion App Her Black Book Closes $1.16 Million Funding Round

The investment round was led by Andrew Hagger, the high-profile chief executive of Australian investment group Tattarang, which also owns RM Williams.


Global Markets

Sea’s Shopee Exits France Just Months After Europe Foray

Sea Ltd.’s Shopee is pulling out of France, retreating from a major market just months after launching its maiden foray into Europe.

Global Markets

Sea’s Shopee Exits France Just Months After Europe Foray

Sea Ltd.’s Shopee is pulling out of France, retreating from a major market just months after launching its maiden foray into Europe.


Global Markets

Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant

With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.

Global Markets

Inside Brazil’s Radical Retail Giant

With annual sales of $7 billion, an aggressive digital strategy and a slew of recent acquisitions, Magazine Luiza is determined to conquer the fashion category.


Retail

Personal Care Conglomerate Kimberly-Clark Acquires Majority Stake in Thinx, a Period Underwear Brand

The maker of Kotex and Kleenex had initially invested $25 million in Thinx in 2019.

Retail

Personal Care Conglomerate Kimberly-Clark Acquires Majority Stake in Thinx, a Period Underwear Brand

The maker of Kotex and Kleenex had initially invested $25 million in Thinx in 2019.


Global Markets

Mercado Libre Aims to Dominate Mexican Market With $1.47 Billion Investment

Latin America’s largest e-commerce platform, Mercado Libre will invest $1.47 billion to grow its Mexican operations for key categories including apparel.

Global Markets

Mercado Libre Aims to Dominate Mexican Market With $1.47 Billion Investment

Latin America’s largest e-commerce platform, Mercado Libre will invest $1.47 billion to grow its Mexican operations for key categories including apparel.


China

Report: China’s Shein Shelves US IPO Plan Again Due to Uncertain Markets

Chinese fashion retailer Shein’s plan to list in the United States has been put on hold due to volatile capital markets amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

China

Report: China’s Shein Shelves US IPO Plan Again Due to Uncertain Markets

Chinese fashion retailer Shein’s plan to list in the United States has been put on hold due to volatile capital markets amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.