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.
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Beauty
Avon Revenue Falls Short as Sales Representatives Drop Out
The 133 year-old company has been trying to reboot its direct-selling business model operations, but missed estimates for quarterly revenue due to fewer representatives to sell its products in key markets.
Avon Revenue Falls Short as Sales Representatives Drop Out
The 133 year-old company has been trying to reboot its direct-selling business model operations, but missed estimates for quarterly revenue due to fewer representatives to sell its products in key markets.
News & Analysis
L'Oréal's North American Sales Falter
The company posted weaker than expected second-quarter sales growth, with like-for-like revenue falling in North America as demand for make-up slows.
L'Oréal's North American Sales Falter
The company posted weaker than expected second-quarter sales growth, with like-for-like revenue falling in North America as demand for make-up slows.
News & Analysis
Sports Direct Reports Drop in Profit
The company said its financial chief will step down as the retailer reported a drop in annual profit after a daylong wait for its results.
Sports Direct Reports Drop in Profit
The company said its financial chief will step down as the retailer reported a drop in annual profit after a daylong wait for its results.
News & Analysis
Moncler and LVMH Set the Bar High for Luxury Competitors
Two of luxury's biggest players showed that their new business and creative strategies are working.
Moncler and LVMH Set the Bar High for Luxury Competitors
Two of luxury's biggest players showed that their new business and creative strategies are working.
News & Analysis
Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China
Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.
Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China
Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow
Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.
Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow
Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.
News & Analysis
JD Sports Counters Retail Gloom with Athleisure Trend and Global Expansion
Britain's biggest sports retailer reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and like-for-like growth despite British retail sector slowdown.
JD Sports Counters Retail Gloom with Athleisure Trend and Global Expansion
Britain's biggest sports retailer reported better-than-expected full-year earnings and like-for-like growth despite British retail sector slowdown.
Retail
H&M Shares Jump as Early Summer Sales Shine
June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.
H&M Shares Jump as Early Summer Sales Shine
June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.
Retail
New Look Losses Mount as Brexit and Rain Keep Shoppers Away
The British high street chain reported statutory loss before tax of £522.2 million for the year ended March, compared with a loss of £190.2 million a year earlier.
New Look Losses Mount as Brexit and Rain Keep Shoppers Away
The British high street chain reported statutory loss before tax of £522.2 million for the year ended March, compared with a loss of £190.2 million a year earlier.
Fashion Week
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off
Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.
Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off
Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.
The News in Brief
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 Sales Climb, Boosted by US
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.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.