On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
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China
The China Edit | Discount Goods, Travel Retail Down, Daigou Crackdown
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Discount Goods, Travel Retail Down, Daigou Crackdown
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Alibaba's Catch-22, Gritty Paris Repels Tourists, Gold Down
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Alibaba's Catch-22, Gritty Paris Repels Tourists, Gold Down
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Tastes Shift, Topshop on ShangPin, Kering vs Alibaba
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Tastes Shift, Topshop on ShangPin, Kering vs Alibaba
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Price Hikes, Hong Kong and Singapore Tourism Down, Malls
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Price Hikes, Hong Kong and Singapore Tourism Down, Malls
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
All Eyes on Egypt
With Egypt now stabilising, can this titan of the Middle East reclaim its style credentials and become a lucrative fashion market once again?
All Eyes on Egypt
With Egypt now stabilising, can this titan of the Middle East reclaim its style credentials and become a lucrative fashion market once again?
Global Markets
In Japan, Used Luxury Goes Mainstream
The luxury resale market has lacked easy and trustworthy services. But with the former head of Louis Vuitton Japan heading up one of the country's leading luxury resale platforms, this problem may have been solved. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Used Luxury Goes Mainstream
The luxury resale market has lacked easy and trustworthy services. But with the former head of Louis Vuitton Japan heading up one of the country's leading luxury resale platforms, this problem may have been solved. JapanConsuming reports.
China
The China Edit | J.Crew’s XXXS Size, Alibaba IPO, Asia Woolmark Prize
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | J.Crew’s XXXS Size, Alibaba IPO, Asia Woolmark Prize
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Burberry's Sales Strong, Parkson Retail, Alibaba Cheat Sheet
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Burberry's Sales Strong, Parkson Retail, Alibaba Cheat Sheet
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
The China Edit | Hugo Boss Buys Back Stores, Luxury Outlets, Alibaba Abroad
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Hugo Boss Buys Back Stores, Luxury Outlets, Alibaba Abroad
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Technology
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Outlets Grow, Alibaba Picks NYSE, Alipay and Stripe
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Outlets Grow, Alibaba Picks NYSE, Alipay and Stripe
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.