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.
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News & Analysis
Azzedine Alaïa and the Reason Not to Buy Into the ‘See Now/Shop Now’ Movement
"The spring season officially ended almost three weeks ago but the designer’s collection was no postscript."
Azzedine Alaïa and the Reason Not to Buy Into the ‘See Now/Shop Now’ Movement
"The spring season officially ended almost three weeks ago but the designer’s collection was no postscript."
News & Analysis
A Boom in Cheap Fashion Is Coming
"The coming fast-fashion boom in the developing world spells big trouble for the environment."
A Boom in Cheap Fashion Is Coming
"The coming fast-fashion boom in the developing world spells big trouble for the environment."
News & Analysis
Fast Retailing Needs to Slow Down and Focus on Profit
"The Fast Retailing chairman has said he wants to make the owner of Uniqlo the world's biggest seller of clothing. Now that he's admitted that's not
Fast Retailing Needs to Slow Down and Focus on Profit
"The Fast Retailing chairman has said he wants to make the owner of Uniqlo the world's biggest seller of clothing. Now that he's admitted that's not
News & Analysis
Is It Even Possible to Sell "Luxury" on Amazon?
"Can luxury reside just clicks away from fast fashion without losing some of its sheen? It’s a clash between exclusivity and inclusivity."
Is It Even Possible to Sell "Luxury" on Amazon?
"Can luxury reside just clicks away from fast fashion without losing some of its sheen? It’s a clash between exclusivity and inclusivity."
Retail
The Rise of Indie Fast Fashion
How low-priced, trend-driven fashion start-ups armed with e-commerce are carving out a niche in the market.
The Rise of Indie Fast Fashion
How low-priced, trend-driven fashion start-ups armed with e-commerce are carving out a niche in the market.
Financial Markets
Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy
A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.
Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy
A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.
Fashion Week
Italy's Fashion Chamber Rejects Immediacy
Plans to speed up the fashion cycle and push runway creations straight into store windows and consumers' shopping bags are finding some resistance in the Italian fashion system.
Italy's Fashion Chamber Rejects Immediacy
Plans to speed up the fashion cycle and push runway creations straight into store windows and consumers' shopping bags are finding some resistance in the Italian fashion system.
News & Analysis
Primark Finally Discovers Fashion, of the Corporate Sort
Conglomerates were all the rage in the 1960's, but fell out of fashion along with the beehive hairdo. Primark is about to remind us why.
Primark Finally Discovers Fashion, of the Corporate Sort
Conglomerates were all the rage in the 1960's, but fell out of fashion along with the beehive hairdo. Primark is about to remind us why.
News & Analysis
Nasty Gal to Lay Off 10 Percent of Staff
Fashion retailer Nasty Gal is slashing about 10 percent of its staff in what chief executive officer Sheree Waterson describes as a "strategic restructuring."
Nasty Gal to Lay Off 10 Percent of Staff
Fashion retailer Nasty Gal is slashing about 10 percent of its staff in what chief executive officer Sheree Waterson describes as a "strategic restructuring."
Global Markets
The Luxury Brand Balancing Act
Fashion’s luxury megabrands have long struck a delicate — and highly lucrative — balance between exclusivity and accessibility. But as digital media, globalisation and off-price retailing reshape the industry, are they in danger of losing the balance that made them so successful?
The Luxury Brand Balancing Act
Fashion’s luxury megabrands have long struck a delicate — and highly lucrative — balance between exclusivity and accessibility. But as digital media, globalisation and off-price retailing reshape the industry, are they in danger of losing the balance that made them so successful?
Financial Markets
How Primark Is Pushing Into a Cutthroat Retail Landscape
Thanks to aggressive expansion in the UK, Spain, Germany and France, Primark has become a household name for Europeans. Now the company is testing its low-price strategy in the US, the world’s most competitive retail market.
How Primark Is Pushing Into a Cutthroat Retail Landscape
Thanks to aggressive expansion in the UK, Spain, Germany and France, Primark has become a household name for Europeans. Now the company is testing its low-price strategy in the US, the world’s most competitive retail market.
News & Analysis
Spanish Recluse Behind Zara Briefly Becomes World's Richest Man
Amancio Ortega, who transformed clothing group Inditex into Spain's biggest company, overtook Bill Gates on Friday to become the world's richest man.
Spanish Recluse Behind Zara Briefly Becomes World's Richest Man
Amancio Ortega, who transformed clothing group Inditex into Spain's biggest company, overtook Bill Gates on Friday to become the world's richest man.
The News in Brief
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.
Hermès Shares Dive as Sales and Chinese Weakness Disappoint
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.