Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
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News & Analysis
Customizable Womenswear Brand, Fame and Partners, Wants to Change how you Shop for Clothes
"With constantly expanding made-to-order options, cutting-edge customer service and 60 percent less waste."
Customizable Womenswear Brand, Fame and Partners, Wants to Change how you Shop for Clothes
"With constantly expanding made-to-order options, cutting-edge customer service and 60 percent less waste."
Technology
What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Instagram's New Features, The Era of Predictive Commerce
This week, Instagram launches live video and vanishing chat images, and how predictive AI will change the way we shop.
Bits & Bytes | Instagram's New Features, The Era of Predictive Commerce
This week, Instagram launches live video and vanishing chat images, and how predictive AI will change the way we shop.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Shoppers Prioritise Speedy Delivery, $1BN E-Commerce Venture Targets Middle East
This week, a report reveals the importance of speedy delivery services to holiday shoppers and a $1 billion e-commerce venture from Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar targets the Middle East's growing online retail market.
Bits & Bytes | Shoppers Prioritise Speedy Delivery, $1BN E-Commerce Venture Targets Middle East
This week, a report reveals the importance of speedy delivery services to holiday shoppers and a $1 billion e-commerce venture from Saudi Arabia PIF and Alabbar targets the Middle East's growing online retail market.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Fake Retail Apps on the Rise, How to Maximise Mobile Retail
This week, fake retail apps surge in the run up to the holidays and how to make use of mobile retail, as it overtakes desktop for the first time.
Bits & Bytes | Fake Retail Apps on the Rise, How to Maximise Mobile Retail
This week, fake retail apps surge in the run up to the holidays and how to make use of mobile retail, as it overtakes desktop for the first time.
Technology
Fitbit Plunges on Lower Forecast From Stiffening Competition
Fitbit Inc. lost almost a third of its market value in late trading.
Fitbit Plunges on Lower Forecast From Stiffening Competition
Fitbit Inc. lost almost a third of its market value in late trading.
Technology
Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company
Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.
Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company
Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | LVMH Says No to Amazon, Pay By Nodding
This week, LVMH says it will never sell on Amazon and Alibaba allows VR customers to pay by nodding.
Bits & Bytes | LVMH Says No to Amazon, Pay By Nodding
This week, LVMH says it will never sell on Amazon and Alibaba allows VR customers to pay by nodding.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Clothes Created By Robots, Google and Facebook's VR Race
This week, robot-made clothes are closer to being a reality and Facebook and Google focus on VR.
Bits & Bytes | Clothes Created By Robots, Google and Facebook's VR Race
This week, robot-made clothes are closer to being a reality and Facebook and Google focus on VR.
News & Analysis
We're Getting Closer to Clothing Made Entirely by Robots
"With fast-fashion gaining traction, reprogrammable robots could churn out a variety of products, which would shorten supply chains and lessen the
We're Getting Closer to Clothing Made Entirely by Robots
"With fast-fashion gaining traction, reprogrammable robots could churn out a variety of products, which would shorten supply chains and lessen the
Technology
Bits & Bytes | ASOS's Working Conditions, Intel and Chalayan on the Runway
This week, an investigation into e-commerce retailer Asos's working conditions and Hussein Chalayan partners with Intel.
Bits & Bytes | ASOS's Working Conditions, Intel and Chalayan on the Runway
This week, an investigation into e-commerce retailer Asos's working conditions and Hussein Chalayan partners with Intel.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat Spectacles, LVMH's Digital Drive
This week, Snapchat launches its first wearable, while LVMH's digital revolution has been slow to start.
Bits & Bytes | Snapchat Spectacles, LVMH's Digital Drive
This week, Snapchat launches its first wearable, while LVMH's digital revolution has been slow to start.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
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.
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.