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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Financial Markets
Alibaba Pays $250 Million to Settle Counterfeiting Warning Lawsuit
The lawsuit accused the e-commerce giant of concealing a regulatory warning about its ability to stop counterfeiting two months before its $25 billion IPO in 2014.
Alibaba Pays $250 Million to Settle Counterfeiting Warning Lawsuit
The lawsuit accused the e-commerce giant of concealing a regulatory warning about its ability to stop counterfeiting two months before its $25 billion IPO in 2014.
Fashion Week
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Marketing
Pinterest IPO Raises $1.4 Billion as It Shuns Social-Media Tag
Chief executive Ben Silbermann likes to project a more virtuous, less competitive vision of Pinterest, but investors will still be scrutinising its advertising model.
Pinterest IPO Raises $1.4 Billion as It Shuns Social-Media Tag
Chief executive Ben Silbermann likes to project a more virtuous, less competitive vision of Pinterest, but investors will still be scrutinising its advertising model.
Financial Markets
Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO
The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.
Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO
The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses
The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.
Financial Markets
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy
Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.
Financial Markets
Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO
In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.
Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO
In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.
Financial Markets
Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion
With a market capitalisation of $8 billion, the original blue jean maker plans to open new stores, develop fabric technology, offer more points of customisation for customers and improve its e-commerce experience.
Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion
With a market capitalisation of $8 billion, the original blue jean maker plans to open new stores, develop fabric technology, offer more points of customisation for customers and improve its e-commerce experience.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Levi Strauss Shares Surge 31 Percent in Return to Stock Market
The 165-year-old company's return to the public market comes at a time when stocks are near all-time highs and the popularity of denim is surging.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Valued at $6.6 Billion as IPO Tops Target
Set to debut on the NYSE Thursday, Levi's sold $623.3 million in shares in its IPO with shares priced at $17, above the target range of $14 to $16.
Levi Strauss Valued at $6.6 Billion as IPO Tops Target
Set to debut on the NYSE Thursday, Levi's sold $623.3 million in shares in its IPO with shares priced at $17, above the target range of $14 to $16.
Financial Markets
African E-Commerce Firm Jumia Files for IPO
The New York filing could value the company at $1.6 billion or more.
African E-Commerce Firm Jumia Files for IPO
The New York filing could value the company at $1.6 billion or more.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
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.