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.
logistics
Beauty
Burberry Retreats on Beauty Strategy, Signs Deal with Coty
The move is a major reversal in strategy after Burberry took its beauty business in-house four years ago.
Burberry Retreats on Beauty Strategy, Signs Deal with Coty
The move is a major reversal in strategy after Burberry took its beauty business in-house four years ago.
Retail
H&M Invests in Supply Chain as Fashion Rivalry Intensifies
After years of hectic expansion across the world, H&M's profitability has faltered as Inditex and online specialist ASOS gain an edge in fast fashion.
H&M Invests in Supply Chain as Fashion Rivalry Intensifies
After years of hectic expansion across the world, H&M's profitability has faltered as Inditex and online specialist ASOS gain an edge in fast fashion.
Luxury
What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market
Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.
What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market
Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.
News & Analysis
Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia
The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.
Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia
The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.
Financial Markets
Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia
The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.
Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia
The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.
News & Analysis
Amazon Plans $1.5 Billion Air Hub For Faster Orders
Amazon will employ 2,000 workers at the new facility when it opens at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Amazon Plans $1.5 Billion Air Hub For Faster Orders
Amazon will employ 2,000 workers at the new facility when it opens at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
News & Analysis
Wal-Mart Ditches Subscription Model for Free Two-Day Shipping
The company will refund the $49 annual fee for all active memberships in its ShippingPass programme.
Wal-Mart Ditches Subscription Model for Free Two-Day Shipping
The company will refund the $49 annual fee for all active memberships in its ShippingPass programme.
News & Analysis
Report: Alibaba Considering European Logistics Centre in Bulgaria
Representatives of Alibaba Group, GS-Solar Company and GoldPoly Group met Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities, the government said in a statement.
Report: Alibaba Considering European Logistics Centre in Bulgaria
Representatives of Alibaba Group, GS-Solar Company and GoldPoly Group met Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities, the government said in a statement.
News & Analysis
Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers
Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.
Amazon Doubles Deliveries in 2016 for Third-Party Sellers
Amazon.com Inc shipped 50 percent more items this holiday season than last for third-party vendors and doubled the amount for 2016 overall.
China
Maersk to Team up with Alibaba on Online Booking Service for Ship Space
The world's largest container shipping line Maersk has teamed up with Alibaba to allow shippers of goods to reserve space on its vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a move that bypasses traditional middleman freight forwarders.
Maersk to Team up with Alibaba on Online Booking Service for Ship Space
The world's largest container shipping line Maersk has teamed up with Alibaba to allow shippers of goods to reserve space on its vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a move that bypasses traditional middleman freight forwarders.
News & Analysis
Shippers, Online Retailers Seek Way Around Rising Delivery Costs
Online retail sales are expected to reach $392.5 billion this year, but with US consumers now demanding free shipping on most packages, shippers and retailers are facing a squeeze.
Shippers, Online Retailers Seek Way Around Rising Delivery Costs
Online retail sales are expected to reach $392.5 billion this year, but with US consumers now demanding free shipping on most packages, shippers and retailers are facing a squeeze.
News & Analysis
Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages
An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.
Amazon Delivery Contractor to Pay $100,000 in Back Wages
An Amazon.com Inc delivery contractor in New York City has agreed to pay $100,000 in back wages to drivers after making deductions for lunch breaks that the workers never took.
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.