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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Retail
No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales
Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.
No Christmas Cheer for Fashion Firms in Never-Ending Sales
Most retailers have responded by expanding their traditional summer and new year sales to year-round promotions, even in the crucial Christmas period when they have previously counted on shifting stock at full price.
Retail
When France’s Workers Rise Up to Protest, Amazon Gets Busy
The country's Yellow Vests protests have driven customers away from stores to online, with an estimated €1 billion in sales sacrificed due to the violence.
When France’s Workers Rise Up to Protest, Amazon Gets Busy
The country's Yellow Vests protests have driven customers away from stores to online, with an estimated €1 billion in sales sacrificed due to the violence.
Retail
Retailers Are Preparing for a Happy Holidays
Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience.
Retailers Are Preparing for a Happy Holidays
Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience.
Fashion Week
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Burberry and Beckham Rule London Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Riccardo Tisci's first show for Burberry at London Fashion Week, the 10th anniversary of Victoria Beckham's luxury brand and retailers' holiday hiring plans. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
Target to Hire 120,000 Workers to Meet Holiday Season Rush
The retailer said the busiest time of the year will require a 20 percent increase in hires over 2017.
China
How Luxury Brands Can Seize the Qixi Opportunity
As Chinese Valentine’s Day approaches, experts weigh in on how luxury brands can capitalise on one of the most important shopping festivals in China.
How Luxury Brands Can Seize the Qixi Opportunity
As Chinese Valentine’s Day approaches, experts weigh in on how luxury brands can capitalise on one of the most important shopping festivals in China.
China
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
News & Analysis
Best Christmas in a Decade Still Leaves Some Stores Behind
Holiday sales are expected grow about 5 percent, but preliminary results reveal a few major retailers will reap an oversized share of the gains.
Best Christmas in a Decade Still Leaves Some Stores Behind
Holiday sales are expected grow about 5 percent, but preliminary results reveal a few major retailers will reap an oversized share of the gains.
News & Analysis
Holiday Spending up 6 Percent So Far This Year
Payment technology company First Data says the buying was helped by cooler weather, higher consumer confidence and low employment.
Holiday Spending up 6 Percent So Far This Year
Payment technology company First Data says the buying was helped by cooler weather, higher consumer confidence and low employment.
News & Analysis
Holiday Season Boosts Macy's Stocks
Shares of Macy's jumped 3.4 percent, while rival Nordstrom added 1.1 percent, showing signs that consumers may spend more this holiday than in previous years.
Holiday Season Boosts Macy's Stocks
Shares of Macy's jumped 3.4 percent, while rival Nordstrom added 1.1 percent, showing signs that consumers may spend more this holiday than in previous years.
China
China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge
Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.
China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge
Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.
China
Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record
The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.
Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record
The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.
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.