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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China
JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day
The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.
JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day
The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.
Retail
Wal-Mart Bets on In-Store Pickup in Holiday Showdown With Amazon
BENTONVILLE, United States — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s e-commerce store won't be offering free unlimited shipping this holiday season, encouraging
Wal-Mart Bets on In-Store Pickup in Holiday Showdown With Amazon
BENTONVILLE, United States — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s e-commerce store won't be offering free unlimited shipping this holiday season, encouraging
Financial Markets
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit
Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Promises Wall Street a Profit
Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos did something Thursday that he hasn’t since 2010: he assured investors that his company would make a profit in its busy holiday shopping season.
Retail
Amazon to Hire 100,000 Temporary Employees for Holiday Ramp-Up
Amazon.com Inc. is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers — 25 percent more than last year — as it continues to make online ordering almost as fast as running to the store.
Amazon to Hire 100,000 Temporary Employees for Holiday Ramp-Up
Amazon.com Inc. is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers — 25 percent more than last year — as it continues to make online ordering almost as fast as running to the store.
News & Analysis
Kohl's Expands Same-Day Delivery to 9 Cities Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.
Kohl's Expands Same-Day Delivery to 9 Cities Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl's said it would offer same-day deliveries in Boston, Brooklyn/Queens, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia in the coming weeks.
Retail
Holiday Shopping Season Forecast: Consumers Fight for Deals
U.S. retailers enter the holiday season vowing to control discounting that has wreaked havoc on their results in the past, but competition between stores, consumers trained to expect discounts and a still-recovering economy point to a difficult year.
Holiday Shopping Season Forecast: Consumers Fight for Deals
U.S. retailers enter the holiday season vowing to control discounting that has wreaked havoc on their results in the past, but competition between stores, consumers trained to expect discounts and a still-recovering economy point to a difficult year.
Financial Markets
Macy’s Forecast Trails Estimates After Sluggish Holiday Season
Macy’s Inc., the largest department-store chain, forecast annual earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates after posting disappointing sales growth during the holiday season.
Macy’s Forecast Trails Estimates After Sluggish Holiday Season
Macy’s Inc., the largest department-store chain, forecast annual earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates after posting disappointing sales growth during the holiday season.
Financial Markets
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Lululemon Boosts Forecasts After Strong Holiday Season
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the maker of yoga- inspired clothing, gained as much as 9.4 percent in early trading after strong holiday sales prompted the company to raise its fourth-quarter forecast.
Financial Markets
Tiffany Lowers Annual Forecast After Holiday Sales Decline
Tiffany & Co., the world’s second-largest luxury jewellery retailer, reported a 1 percent decline in total holiday sales and lowered its annual forecast, amid continued weakness in Japan.
Tiffany Lowers Annual Forecast After Holiday Sales Decline
Tiffany & Co., the world’s second-largest luxury jewellery retailer, reported a 1 percent decline in total holiday sales and lowered its annual forecast, amid continued weakness in Japan.
Financial Markets
US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth
U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.
US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth
U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.
Retail
Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers
The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.
Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers
The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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.