Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
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Luxury
The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now
This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now
This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Why Nordstrom Stopped Reporting Same-Store Sales
The department store chain abandoned the metric, considered a gold standard for gauging a retailer’s health, after a brutal quarter. But Nordstrom may also be looking ahead to a more-digital future.
Why Nordstrom Stopped Reporting Same-Store Sales
The department store chain abandoned the metric, considered a gold standard for gauging a retailer’s health, after a brutal quarter. But Nordstrom may also be looking ahead to a more-digital future.
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.
Luxury
Richemont Profit Misses Estimates on Online Investment Costs
The luxury group's operating margin slipped to 13.9 percent, the lowest in more than a decade.
Richemont Profit Misses Estimates on Online Investment Costs
The luxury group's operating margin slipped to 13.9 percent, the lowest in more than a decade.
Retail
Dark Clouds Gather Over U.S. Retailers Ahead of Earnings Season
Wall Street will learn between now and Memorial Day whether the mixed Christmas period was just a blip, or if darker days may be ahead for consumer spending.
Dark Clouds Gather Over U.S. Retailers Ahead of Earnings Season
Wall Street will learn between now and Memorial Day whether the mixed Christmas period was just a blip, or if darker days may be ahead for consumer spending.
Financial Markets
Tod's Q1 Revenues Fall but Its Own Retail Channel Rebounds
The shoes and leather goods company, known for its Gommino loafers, has repeatedly fallen short of market expectations in recent years and has struggled to rejuvenate its brands.
Tod's Q1 Revenues Fall but Its Own Retail Channel Rebounds
The shoes and leather goods company, known for its Gommino loafers, has repeatedly fallen short of market expectations in recent years and has struggled to rejuvenate its brands.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
PVH Quarterly Sales Beat Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Boost
Shares of the company were up 7 percent after the bell.
PVH Quarterly Sales Beat Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Boost
Shares of the company were up 7 percent after the bell.
Luxury
Prada 2018 Sales Rise Despite Second-Half Slowdown
Annual revenues at the Italian luxury group rose for the first time in four years, showing its turnaround plan is starting to bear fruit.
Prada 2018 Sales Rise Despite Second-Half Slowdown
Annual revenues at the Italian luxury group rose for the first time in four years, showing its turnaround plan is starting to bear fruit.
Luxury
Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales
The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.
Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales
The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.
Financial Markets
Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates
The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.
Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates
The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.
The News in Brief
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.