Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
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Beauty
Olaplex Files for IPO
The Santa Barbara, California-based beauty brand plans to list its shares on Nasdaq under the symbol OLPX.
Olaplex Files for IPO
The Santa Barbara, California-based beauty brand plans to list its shares on Nasdaq under the symbol OLPX.
Sustainability
Allbirds Expands into Activewear
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-conscious ethos and wool sneakers is venturing into the booming market for sportswear, expanding into the new category amid signs it is preparing to go public.
Allbirds Expands into Activewear
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-conscious ethos and wool sneakers is venturing into the booming market for sportswear, expanding into the new category amid signs it is preparing to go public.
Retail
Report: Sportswear Brand Fabletics Preps for IPO
The Kate Hudson-backed company has tapped banks with an eye to going public, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Report: Sportswear Brand Fabletics Preps for IPO
The Kate Hudson-backed company has tapped banks with an eye to going public, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Technology
How Lyst Plans to Take on Fashion’s E-Commerce Giants
The online fashion platform is gearing up for an IPO with an $85 million funding round and ambitions to become the Spotify of fashion.
How Lyst Plans to Take on Fashion’s E-Commerce Giants
The online fashion platform is gearing up for an IPO with an $85 million funding round and ambitions to become the Spotify of fashion.
Global Markets
Russian Retailer Gloria Jeans Doubles Profit and Plans IPO
Russian high street retail giant, Gloria Jeans, increased its revenue by 40 percent in its first quarter 2021, compared to the same period last year, making 44 billion roubles ($591 million), owner Vladimir Melnikov said in a statement.
Russian Retailer Gloria Jeans Doubles Profit and Plans IPO
Russian high street retail giant, Gloria Jeans, increased its revenue by 40 percent in its first quarter 2021, compared to the same period last year, making 44 billion roubles ($591 million), owner Vladimir Melnikov said in a statement.
Financial Markets
Sportswear Brand Perfect Moment Closes $6M Bridge Loan in Preparation for IPO
The high-end label best known for its stylish ski wear intends to go public on the Nasdaq later this year.
Sportswear Brand Perfect Moment Closes $6M Bridge Loan in Preparation for IPO
The high-end label best known for its stylish ski wear intends to go public on the Nasdaq later this year.
Financial Markets
Mytheresa Aiming for $1.58 Billion Valuation
The luxury e-tailer is offering 15.6 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said it expects its share
Mytheresa Aiming for $1.58 Billion Valuation
The luxury e-tailer is offering 15.6 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said it expects its share
Financial Markets
ThredUp Files Confidentially for IPO
The size and price range of the offering have not yet been determined, the company said.
ThredUp Files Confidentially for IPO
The size and price range of the offering have not yet been determined, the company said.
Beauty
Report: The Hut Group Poised to Launch $5.9 Billion London IPO
The deal could be priced by mid-September and is likely to raise around £1 billion through the sale of new and existing shares, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Report: The Hut Group Poised to Launch $5.9 Billion London IPO
The deal could be priced by mid-September and is likely to raise around £1 billion through the sale of new and existing shares, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Retail
ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
China
Report: Shandong Ruyi Resists Lycra Sale in Favour of IPO
The Chinese apparel group is looking to publicly float the textile business following its weak financial performance.
Report: Shandong Ruyi Resists Lycra Sale in Favour of IPO
The Chinese apparel group is looking to publicly float the textile business following its weak financial performance.
Beauty
Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
The News in Brief
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
Dior and A24 Announce Two-Year Collaboration
The partnership, which will kick off at the A24-owned, New York-based Cherry Lane Theatre, will comprise live events for film and theatre featuring established and emerging creative talent.
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Macy’s Raises Annual Targets as Bloomingdale’s Drives Growth
The retailer's improved outlook reflects resilience among higher-income shoppers, despite broader economic uncertainty.