Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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Luxury
Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales
The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.
Moncler Promises More Growth After Jump in 2018 Sales
The luxury outerwear brand reported a 19 percent increase in sales last year.
China
JD.com Posts 22 Percent Rise in Quarterly Revenue
China's second largest e-commerce firm beat analyst estimates on the back of stronger online retail sales, posting 134.83 billion yuan ($20.17 billion) total net revenue in fourth quarter.
JD.com Posts 22 Percent Rise in Quarterly Revenue
China's second largest e-commerce firm beat analyst estimates on the back of stronger online retail sales, posting 134.83 billion yuan ($20.17 billion) total net revenue in fourth quarter.
News & Analysis
Zalando Sees Solid Growth After Strong End to 2018
Europe's biggest online-only fashion retailer expects solid sales this year after posting better-than-estimated figures for the end of 2018 and gaining traction among 1.3 million new customers.
Zalando Sees Solid Growth After Strong End to 2018
Europe's biggest online-only fashion retailer expects solid sales this year after posting better-than-estimated figures for the end of 2018 and gaining traction among 1.3 million new customers.
Retail
J.C. Penney Pulls Plug on Clothing Subscription Service
The subscription service, introduced in December 2017 in partnership with Bombfell, works in a similar way to Stitch Fix.
J.C. Penney Pulls Plug on Clothing Subscription Service
The subscription service, introduced in December 2017 in partnership with Bombfell, works in a similar way to Stitch Fix.
Financial Markets
Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook
The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.
Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook
The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.
China
Fashion Group Esprit Says First-Half Loss Widens on Brand Weakness
The Europe-focused clothing retailer reported a net loss of $2.25 million and revenue slid $1.62 million amid changes in consumer behaviour, price competition and reduced customer traffic.
Fashion Group Esprit Says First-Half Loss Widens on Brand Weakness
The Europe-focused clothing retailer reported a net loss of $2.25 million and revenue slid $1.62 million amid changes in consumer behaviour, price competition and reduced customer traffic.
Financial Markets
Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor
The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.
China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor
The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.
Financial Markets
Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake
Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.
Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake
Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.
Financial Markets
Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates
The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.
Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates
The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.
Retail
New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent
Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.
New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent
Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.
Financial Markets
Kering's Gucci Joins Peers in Defying China Fears
Momentum at powerhouse Gucci slowed slightly but still outperformed most other fashion brands. Kering's comparable sales rose a higher-than-expected 24.2 percent.
Kering's Gucci Joins Peers in Defying China Fears
Momentum at powerhouse Gucci slowed slightly but still outperformed most other fashion brands. Kering's comparable sales rose a higher-than-expected 24.2 percent.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.