Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
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Should Brands Play Politics?
This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.
Should Brands Play Politics?
This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.
Retail
US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary
The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.
US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary
The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.
Retail
Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020
The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.
Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020
The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.
Retail
Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers
With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.
Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers
With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.
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It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.
You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.
It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.
You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.
Marketing
For Brands Boycotting Facebook, Here's Where to Put Your Marketing Dollars
From billboards to Pinterest, there are new opportunities for brands looking to get a bigger bang for their advertising buck.
For Brands Boycotting Facebook, Here's Where to Put Your Marketing Dollars
From billboards to Pinterest, there are new opportunities for brands looking to get a bigger bang for their advertising buck.
Retail
Levi's Returns to Life in China as Stores Reopen, Online Sales Rise
But the American company is facing a mounting crisis at home, where it will furlough all its retail store staff.
Levi's Returns to Life in China as Stores Reopen, Online Sales Rise
But the American company is facing a mounting crisis at home, where it will furlough all its retail store staff.
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When Every Day Is a Sale, Stores Struggle to Catch Shoppers’ Eye
As American parents are expected to spend $507 on average on school-related items in the upcoming season, retailers are urged to look towards consumers for product cues.
When Every Day Is a Sale, Stores Struggle to Catch Shoppers’ Eye
As American parents are expected to spend $507 on average on school-related items in the upcoming season, retailers are urged to look towards consumers for product cues.
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China
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
News & Analysis
Levi’s Shares Fall to Record Low
Shares of the denim company sank as much as 6.6 percent after Goldman Sachs issued its first sell rating.
Levi’s Shares Fall to Record Low
Shares of the denim company sank as much as 6.6 percent after Goldman Sachs issued its first sell rating.
News & Analysis
How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second
For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.
How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second
For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow
Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.
Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow
Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.
The News in Brief
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
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.
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.