Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
investing
Financial Markets
LVMH Takes Minority Stake in Gabriela Hearst
The investment in the nascent New York-based label was made by the conglomerate's venture arm.
LVMH Takes Minority Stake in Gabriela Hearst
The investment in the nascent New York-based label was made by the conglomerate's venture arm.
Luxury
Report: Trussardi Acquired by Quattro R
Trussardi’s founding family has sold the fashion house to investment fund Quattro R, according to a report published by Italian news site Pambianco.
Report: Trussardi Acquired by Quattro R
Trussardi’s founding family has sold the fashion house to investment fund Quattro R, according to a report published by Italian news site Pambianco.
Financial Markets
Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli
Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.
Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli
Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.
Financial Markets
LVMH-Backed Buyout Firm Invests in Top Chinese Gym Chain Will's
The transaction adds to the $84 billion of private equity deals announced this year involving Chinese targets.
LVMH-Backed Buyout Firm Invests in Top Chinese Gym Chain Will's
The transaction adds to the $84 billion of private equity deals announced this year involving Chinese targets.
China
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East
The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Financial Markets
H&M Sentiment Shifts as Recent Gains Erase Year's Deep Losses
Gains of 36 percent have come on the back of better-than-expected sales data for the third quarter, as well as speculation that the company may soon become private.
H&M Sentiment Shifts as Recent Gains Erase Year's Deep Losses
Gains of 36 percent have come on the back of better-than-expected sales data for the third quarter, as well as speculation that the company may soon become private.
Financial Markets
Tory Burch Buys Back Stake
The American fashion brand is buying back Mexican private equity firm Tresalia Capital's minority stake in the business.
Tory Burch Buys Back Stake
The American fashion brand is buying back Mexican private equity firm Tresalia Capital's minority stake in the business.
Financial Markets
Walmart, Macy's Test Investors' Patience in Chasing After Amazon
Taking on Amazon — and its two-day delivery model — doesn’t come cheap, and shareholders are beginning to wonder if the heavy investments will be sustainable when demand inevitably subsides.
Walmart, Macy's Test Investors' Patience in Chasing After Amazon
Taking on Amazon — and its two-day delivery model — doesn’t come cheap, and shareholders are beginning to wonder if the heavy investments will be sustainable when demand inevitably subsides.
Financial Markets
China Industrial Output, Investment Beat Forecasts; Retail Sales Miss Expectations
Retail sales fell short of analysts' expectations, rising only 8.6 percent last month.
China Industrial Output, Investment Beat Forecasts; Retail Sales Miss Expectations
Retail sales fell short of analysts' expectations, rising only 8.6 percent last month.
Financial Markets
Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market
The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.
Franklin Templeton Taps Into Israel's $67 Billion Retail Market
The Israeli government has only recently allowed foreign firms to offer offshore products directly to investors.
Financial Markets
Amazon Threat Is Spurring Money Managers to Invest in Underdogs
Fear of competition from the FAANGs can spur too much selling in less-exciting companies, despite their strong fundamentals.
Amazon Threat Is Spurring Money Managers to Invest in Underdogs
Fear of competition from the FAANGs can spur too much selling in less-exciting companies, despite their strong fundamentals.
Financial Markets
Influencers Are Investors Now, Too
As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.
Influencers Are Investors Now, Too
As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.
The News in Brief
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, but Profit Disappoints as Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.
Report: CVC Explores $2 Billion Sale of Dr Teal’s Parent Company
Talks for a potential sale of Arthea, formerly known as PDC Brands, are at an early stage in a busy year for personal care mergers and acquisitions.