L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic
From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.
This Is How Black Friday Works in a Pandemic
From earlier sales to in-store fulfilment, retailers must find creative solutions to succeed during an unprecedented holiday season.
Retail
How to Prepare for the Toughest Holiday Season Ever
The fashion industry is confronting a fourth quarter that will be like no other as the ongoing pandemic keeps shoppers at home and the economy in flux. What can retailers do?
How to Prepare for the Toughest Holiday Season Ever
The fashion industry is confronting a fourth quarter that will be like no other as the ongoing pandemic keeps shoppers at home and the economy in flux. What can retailers do?
Retail
Online Sales Give Short U.S. Holiday Shopping Season a Boost
According to data from Mastercard, the apparel category registered stronger-than-expected e-commerce growth with online sales rising 17 percent.
Online Sales Give Short U.S. Holiday Shopping Season a Boost
According to data from Mastercard, the apparel category registered stronger-than-expected e-commerce growth with online sales rising 17 percent.
Retail
Super Saturday Generated a Record $34.4 Billion, Analyst Says
The Saturday before Christmas topped Black Friday's numbers, resulting in the best weekend of the season for many struggling retailers.
Super Saturday Generated a Record $34.4 Billion, Analyst Says
The Saturday before Christmas topped Black Friday's numbers, resulting in the best weekend of the season for many struggling retailers.
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Black Friday Shoppers Spend Record $7.4 Billion
"Abode still predicts an even larger Cyber Monday, estimating sales of $9.4 billion."
Black Friday Shoppers Spend Record $7.4 Billion
"Abode still predicts an even larger Cyber Monday, estimating sales of $9.4 billion."
Beauty
Inside the Beauty Advent Calendar Craze
Christmas has come early for brands and retailers that use the festive tradition to boost brand awareness and drive customer acquisition ahead of the Holiday season.
Inside the Beauty Advent Calendar Craze
Christmas has come early for brands and retailers that use the festive tradition to boost brand awareness and drive customer acquisition ahead of the Holiday season.
Retail
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now. Are Retailers Ready?
This week, everyone will be talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, PVH Corp.'s financial results and hunt for another brand to buy, and a new exhibition of vintage fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
China
Chinese New Year Gives the Pig a Luxury Makeover
The Spring Festival celebration gives luxury brands including Gucci and Longchamp a chance to deliver capsule collections and potentially bump revenues after the holiday period.
Chinese New Year Gives the Pig a Luxury Makeover
The Spring Festival celebration gives luxury brands including Gucci and Longchamp a chance to deliver capsule collections and potentially bump revenues after the holiday period.
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Retail
Christmas Report Heralds More Pain for UK Retailers
As more shoppers head online — and away from physical sites often locked in expensive leases — there’s little escape from the traditional British industry’s decline.
Christmas Report Heralds More Pain for UK Retailers
As more shoppers head online — and away from physical sites often locked in expensive leases — there’s little escape from the traditional British industry’s decline.
Retail
British Shoppers Splurge Over Christmas as Brexit Chatter Wanes
As the political debate subsided, consumers appeared confident enough to spend more generously.
British Shoppers Splurge Over Christmas as Brexit Chatter Wanes
As the political debate subsided, consumers appeared confident enough to spend more generously.
Retail
Retail Stocks Jump Most in 8 Years on Signs of Strong Spending
The S&P 500 Retailing Index climbed 5.6 percent the day after Christmas, seeing its biggest one-day gain since the spring of 2010.
Retail Stocks Jump Most in 8 Years on Signs of Strong Spending
The S&P 500 Retailing Index climbed 5.6 percent the day after Christmas, seeing its biggest one-day gain since the spring of 2010.
News & Analysis
Big Discounts Fail to Draw UK Shoppers to Post-Christmas Sales
The number of British shoppers hitting the post-Christmas sales dipped by 4.2 percent year-on-year.
Big Discounts Fail to Draw UK Shoppers to Post-Christmas Sales
The number of British shoppers hitting the post-Christmas sales dipped by 4.2 percent year-on-year.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.