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.
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Financial Markets
Primark Expands on Rival Zara's Home Turf with Spanish Flagship Store
Primark opened a glitzy new flagship store in Madrid on Thursday, squarely planting the budget fashion retailer in the Spanish backyard of Zara-owner Inditex.
Primark Expands on Rival Zara's Home Turf with Spanish Flagship Store
Primark opened a glitzy new flagship store in Madrid on Thursday, squarely planting the budget fashion retailer in the Spanish backyard of Zara-owner Inditex.
Sustainability
H&M Launches €1 Million Prize to Promote Recycling
Hennes & Mauritz is launching a new effort to promote recycling as it seeks to cut its environmental impact, boost its ethical credentials and address looming shortages of raw materials.
H&M Launches €1 Million Prize to Promote Recycling
Hennes & Mauritz is launching a new effort to promote recycling as it seeks to cut its environmental impact, boost its ethical credentials and address looming shortages of raw materials.
Financial Markets
Inditex Surge Takes Zara Owner’s Market Value Past $100 Billion
Inditex SA has joined the $100 billion club as this year’s 36 percent gain in the shares gave the Zara owner a market value enjoyed by only about 80 companies worldwide.
Inditex Surge Takes Zara Owner’s Market Value Past $100 Billion
Inditex SA has joined the $100 billion club as this year’s 36 percent gain in the shares gave the Zara owner a market value enjoyed by only about 80 companies worldwide.
News & Analysis
Adidas Emulates 'Fast Fashion' Model to Get Back on Trend
Battling new competition from fashion chains as well as traditional sportswear rivals, Adidas is eyeing the "fast fashion" model as a way of pepping up its three-striped ranges of tops, leggings and sneakers.
Adidas Emulates 'Fast Fashion' Model to Get Back on Trend
Battling new competition from fashion chains as well as traditional sportswear rivals, Adidas is eyeing the "fast fashion" model as a way of pepping up its three-striped ranges of tops, leggings and sneakers.
Retail
Can Teen Retailers Turn Things Around?
It’s no secret that the big three American specialty teen retailers — Abercrombie & Fitch, Aéropostale and American Eagle — are in deep trouble. What can they do to save themselves?
Can Teen Retailers Turn Things Around?
It’s no secret that the big three American specialty teen retailers — Abercrombie & Fitch, Aéropostale and American Eagle — are in deep trouble. What can they do to save themselves?
News & Analysis
Primark Plans US Expansion, But Will They Succeed?
LONDON, United Kingdom — Discount fashion chain Primark has made its mark in Europe by offering fast-changing fashion at rock-bottom prices. The
Primark Plans US Expansion, But Will They Succeed?
LONDON, United Kingdom — Discount fashion chain Primark has made its mark in Europe by offering fast-changing fashion at rock-bottom prices. The
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Democratic Disease
The needs, desires and intentions of consumers have become important pieces of legislation in the false democracy of fashion, evolving at dizzying speeds and enlisting an army of fools.
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Democratic Disease
The needs, desires and intentions of consumers have become important pieces of legislation in the false democracy of fashion, evolving at dizzying speeds and enlisting an army of fools.
News & Analysis
VF acquires Timberland, Wear and waste, Lululemon's momentum, Pitti Uomo presents, Alexandre Plokhov's return
Timberland to be taken over by VF Corporation in $2bn deal (Independent) "VF Corporation... said outdoor clothing was among the fastest-growing
VF acquires Timberland, Wear and waste, Lululemon's momentum, Pitti Uomo presents, Alexandre Plokhov's return
Timberland to be taken over by VF Corporation in $2bn deal (Independent) "VF Corporation... said outdoor clothing was among the fastest-growing
Global Markets
The Fashion Trail | Australia, Against All Odds
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian fashion has an image problem. When I mentioned to friends that I was thinking of attending Rosemount Australian
The Fashion Trail | Australia, Against All Odds
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian fashion has an image problem. When I mentioned to friends that I was thinking of attending Rosemount Australian
News & Analysis
Fast fashion’s slow death, Loyalty discounts, Gilt’s Goldman boost, Social media ROI, Pierre Cardin's singularity
Fast Fashion | Source: Sydney Loves Fashion
Fast fashion’s slow death, Loyalty discounts, Gilt’s Goldman boost, Social media ROI, Pierre Cardin's singularity
Fast Fashion | Source: Sydney Loves Fashion
News & Analysis
Fast fashion falters, Zappos delivers happiness, Arnault does DC, McQueen’s haunting world, Lunch with Pinault
Fast fashion: Is the party over? (Telegraph) "Following on from H&M's shock results in the final quarter of 2010 which saw profits fall 11 per cent,
Fast fashion falters, Zappos delivers happiness, Arnault does DC, McQueen’s haunting world, Lunch with Pinault
Fast fashion: Is the party over? (Telegraph) "Following on from H&M's shock results in the final quarter of 2010 which saw profits fall 11 per cent,
News & Analysis
Cathy Horyn's pointed pen, Coach UK, Fast fashion warning, Versace eyes Japan, 30 years of Japanese fashion
Fashion's Most Feared Critic (Daily Beast) " Cathy Horyn wields a pointed pen to (sometimes) skewer her subjects...Carolina Herrera, Giorgio Armani,
Cathy Horyn's pointed pen, Coach UK, Fast fashion warning, Versace eyes Japan, 30 years of Japanese fashion
Fashion's Most Feared Critic (Daily Beast) " Cathy Horyn wields a pointed pen to (sometimes) skewer her subjects...Carolina Herrera, Giorgio Armani,
The News in Brief
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.
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.