Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
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
Retail
Matchesfashion Hit by £6 Million Loss in 2019 Ahead of Pandemic
The luxury e-commerce retailer reported a £5.9 million ($7.9 million) loss for the fiscal year ending 31 January 2020, just weeks before the pandemic
Matchesfashion Hit by £6 Million Loss in 2019 Ahead of Pandemic
The luxury e-commerce retailer reported a £5.9 million ($7.9 million) loss for the fiscal year ending 31 January 2020, just weeks before the pandemic
China
The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
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Anya Hindmarch's dreams, Personalising the future, A tailored approach, Black Friday creep, Why Kate matters
Dreaming of Clasps and Tassels (WSJ) "Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch designs in her sleep—literally. Some of her best-selling ideas come in the
Anya Hindmarch's dreams, Personalising the future, A tailored approach, Black Friday creep, Why Kate matters
Dreaming of Clasps and Tassels (WSJ) "Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch designs in her sleep—literally. Some of her best-selling ideas come in the
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Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
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Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
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Online sales in the EU, Coach drops, Jones sees profit, Blogging model revealed, Eastern Europe looks forward
EU To Adjust Rules Governing Online Sales (CNN Money) "The European Commission Tuesday said it plans to adjust the rules governing the rights of
Online sales in the EU, Coach drops, Jones sees profit, Blogging model revealed, Eastern Europe looks forward
EU To Adjust Rules Governing Online Sales (CNN Money) "The European Commission Tuesday said it plans to adjust the rules governing the rights of
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Liberty explores sale, EU internet sales, Dutch auctions, Chinese consumers, China overtakes the US
Liberty appoints advisers to review the business (Drapers) " Liberty has confirmed it is set to appoint advisers to lead a review of the business,
Liberty explores sale, EU internet sales, Dutch auctions, Chinese consumers, China overtakes the US
Liberty appoints advisers to review the business (Drapers) " Liberty has confirmed it is set to appoint advisers to lead a review of the business,
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Net-a-Porter's discount site, Milan's design strategies, Mulberry beats expectations, Online rules
Net-a-Porter gives details of discount venture ( Drapers) As revealed in BoF's exclusive interview with Natalie Massenet in November, Net-a-Porter
Net-a-Porter's discount site, Milan's design strategies, Mulberry beats expectations, Online rules
Net-a-Porter gives details of discount venture ( Drapers) As revealed in BoF's exclusive interview with Natalie Massenet in November, Net-a-Porter
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L.A. boutique shutdowns, Luxury spending rules, Ideeli's recession proof retail model, Sales plummet in December
L.A. Specialty Boutiques Rocked by Shutdowns ( WWD) In LA, troubled boutiques are closing in droves.
L.A. boutique shutdowns, Luxury spending rules, Ideeli's recession proof retail model, Sales plummet in December
L.A. Specialty Boutiques Rocked by Shutdowns ( WWD) In LA, troubled boutiques are closing in droves.
The News in Brief
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
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.
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.