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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Technology
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR
This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR
This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.
Financial Markets
Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury
Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.
Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury
Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.
Financial Markets
Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public
Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.
Flipkart Investors Could Force Walmart to Take Company Public
Walmart could be forced to publicly list the Indian e-commerce company within four years at the request of a small minority of Flipkart shareholders, a public filing shows.
Beauty
Marc Anthony Cosmetics Is Said to Hire Advisers for Canadian IPO
The celebrity hair stylist's cosmetics company is planning to raise as much as C$250 million ($196 million), people familiar with the matter say.
Marc Anthony Cosmetics Is Said to Hire Advisers for Canadian IPO
The celebrity hair stylist's cosmetics company is planning to raise as much as C$250 million ($196 million), people familiar with the matter say.
Financial Markets
Valentino Says No Plan for IPO
The Italian fashion house has confirmed there are no plans to list the company, after rumours of an IPO planned for late 2018.
Valentino Says No Plan for IPO
The Italian fashion house has confirmed there are no plans to list the company, after rumours of an IPO planned for late 2018.
Financial Markets
Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO
The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.
Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO
The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Eyes China Listing
The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.
Alibaba Eyes China Listing
The e-commerce giant is planning a mainland listing that could come as early as the middle of this year as China seeks to lure home its offshore-listed tech giants.
Financial Markets
Second-Hand Luxury Propels Japanese Pawn-Shop Startup to IPO
Nikko Securities is underwriting SOU Inc's IPO, which values the company dedicated to buying up second-hand luxury goods at 19.9 billion yen ($188.4 million).
Second-Hand Luxury Propels Japanese Pawn-Shop Startup to IPO
Nikko Securities is underwriting SOU Inc's IPO, which values the company dedicated to buying up second-hand luxury goods at 19.9 billion yen ($188.4 million).
Financial Markets
Apax-backed Takko Considering Stock Market Float
Apax Partners has had to repeatedly inject equity into the discount fashion chain after its bid to sell more expensive clothes failed.
Apax-backed Takko Considering Stock Market Float
Apax Partners has had to repeatedly inject equity into the discount fashion chain after its bid to sell more expensive clothes failed.
Financial Markets
L Catterton-Backed Brand GXG Plans $300 Million IPO
The Chinese men’s fashion retailer is preparing to go public as soon as this year, according to sources.
L Catterton-Backed Brand GXG Plans $300 Million IPO
The Chinese men’s fashion retailer is preparing to go public as soon as this year, according to sources.
Financial Markets
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
News & Analysis
Fashion Unicorn Farfetch Will Soon Interview Bankers for Its New York IPO
"The IPO could come as soon as this year."
Fashion Unicorn Farfetch Will Soon Interview Bankers for Its New York IPO
"The IPO could come as soon as this year."
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.