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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How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Saitex's Sanjeev Bahl
'Production is very far away from productivity,' said the founder of the world’s most sustainable large-scale denim producer.
How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Saitex's Sanjeev Bahl
'Production is very far away from productivity,' said the founder of the world’s most sustainable large-scale denim producer.
Retail
J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.
Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.
J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.
Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.
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J. Crew Files for Chapter 11, Becoming US Fashion's First Major Pandemic Casualty
The preppy American brand is unlikely to be the last retailer to seek bankruptcy protection in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
J. Crew Files for Chapter 11, Becoming US Fashion's First Major Pandemic Casualty
The preppy American brand is unlikely to be the last retailer to seek bankruptcy protection in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
Retail
J. Crew Mulls Bankruptcy Under Pressure From Debt and Pandemic
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow J. Crew to stay in business, cut its borrowings and close weak stores to minimize costs.
J. Crew Mulls Bankruptcy Under Pressure From Debt and Pandemic
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow J. Crew to stay in business, cut its borrowings and close weak stores to minimize costs.
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China
Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?
As the global economy faces a pandemic that respects no borders, smart fashion businesses are re-examining China’s place in their supply chain. Six sourcing experts weigh in on the debate.
Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?
As the global economy faces a pandemic that respects no borders, smart fashion businesses are re-examining China’s place in their supply chain. Six sourcing experts weigh in on the debate.
Financial Markets
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
Financial Markets
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Financial Markets
J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell
Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.
J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell
Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.
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Retail
J. Crew Lenders' Battle for Madewell Could Pay Off in Spinoff
A proposed spinoff of Madewell could turn J. Crew Group into an example of what can go right for creditors of struggling retailers, instead of an epithet for everything that could go wrong.
J. Crew Lenders' Battle for Madewell Could Pay Off in Spinoff
A proposed spinoff of Madewell could turn J. Crew Group into an example of what can go right for creditors of struggling retailers, instead of an epithet for everything that could go wrong.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Retail
In the Age of Yoga Pants, Madewell Finds Strength in Denim
While sister line J.Crew and rival retailer Gap shuttered dozens of locations, the millennial-centric apparel brand opened four new stores this year.
In the Age of Yoga Pants, Madewell Finds Strength in Denim
While sister line J.Crew and rival retailer Gap shuttered dozens of locations, the millennial-centric apparel brand opened four new stores this year.
Retail
J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.
J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.
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.