Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
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Retail
Zara Owner's Margin Shrinks to Lowest Level in Eight Years
Higher garment costs and lowered prices amid increasing competition seen the world’s largest clothing retailer's profitability decline to an eight-year low.
Retail
Adidas Raises Forecasts as New CEO Plans Fast-Fashion Focus
Adidas' new CEO plans to overhaul the Reebok brand, relocate its head office, close stores and trim jobs as he seeks to turn around a business that’s weighed on the sporting-goods maker for years.
News & Analysis
Boohoo Rating Prices in Either Superstardom or Amazon Bid
Even if Boohoo stumbles, there's always the possibility that Amazon's interest in apparel could lead to it not just being a seller of fashion, but a buyer too.
China
China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug
In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.
News & Analysis
Can Boohoo Overcome Nasty Gal’s Mistakes?
If it plays its cards right, Boohoo could accelerate its American ambitions and learn from Nasty Gal’s success in brand and online community building.
News & Analysis
Lagging Behind Zara and H&M in India, US Label Gap Finally Looks to Cut Prices by 10-15%
" Gap is yet to stitch together a winning formula in the price-sensitive South Asian nation, where affordable fast-fashion is rapidly expanding."
News & Analysis
Retailers Chasing Fast Fashion Stumble Under Heavy Buyout Debts
Euro fast fashion has taken the US by storm, and distressed specialty apparel retailers are among the biggest casualties.
Financial Markets
H&M Monthly Sales Growth 6 Percent, Lagging Forecasts
In November, its growth was roughly unchanged from October at 9 percent, missing expectations for an acceleration on the back of demand for winter clothes.
News & Analysis
Inditex Has This One Thing Keeping it From Superstardom
The much-admired Spanish retail giant on Wednesday reported earnings that beat analyst estimates in the third quarter.
Retail
Rethinking the Fashion System
After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'
Luxury
When High Art Meets the High Street
Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?
News & Analysis
Boohoo Enters Bid for Nasty Gal
The UK-based fast fashion e-tailer has filed a petition to incorporate Nasty Gal, Inc. in the United Kingdom, BoF has learned.
The News in Brief
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.