On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
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News & Analysis
How Nike Sneakers Made a Billionaire of Park Yen-cha
The South Korean entrepreneur, who manufactures 60 million pairs of Nikes annually, has a net worth of $1.3 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
How Nike Sneakers Made a Billionaire of Park Yen-cha
The South Korean entrepreneur, who manufactures 60 million pairs of Nikes annually, has a net worth of $1.3 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
News & Analysis
ASOS to Open Second US Distribution Centre
$40 million will be spent opening the new centre in Atlanta, Georgia to continue the retailer's strong US growth figures in the past 12 months.
ASOS to Open Second US Distribution Centre
$40 million will be spent opening the new centre in Atlanta, Georgia to continue the retailer's strong US growth figures in the past 12 months.
News & Analysis
Vietnam's War on Pollution Hits Supplier to Uniqlo
Hundreds of protestors from Hai Duong blockading the textile plant seek its permanent closure as a result of environmental concerns.
Vietnam's War on Pollution Hits Supplier to Uniqlo
Hundreds of protestors from Hai Duong blockading the textile plant seek its permanent closure as a result of environmental concerns.
News & Analysis
Swiss Artisans Automate to Survive
"Heritage plus innovation helps a fabric embroiderer make it in a high-wage nation."
Swiss Artisans Automate to Survive
"Heritage plus innovation helps a fabric embroiderer make it in a high-wage nation."
News & Analysis
Dov Charney Couldn’t Keep American Apparel, So He Restarted It
Charney won't say how much revenue Los Angeles Apparel is generating, only that he expects to surpass $20 million in annual sales in the next 12 months.
Dov Charney Couldn’t Keep American Apparel, So He Restarted It
Charney won't say how much revenue Los Angeles Apparel is generating, only that he expects to surpass $20 million in annual sales in the next 12 months.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Chris Hemsworth for Boss Bottled, Charlotte Olympia Partners With Onward Luxury Group
In today's News Bites, Hugo Boss harnesses the box office power of Chris Hemsworth, while Charlotte Olympia signs a strategic partnership with Onward Luxury Group.
News Bites | Chris Hemsworth for Boss Bottled, Charlotte Olympia Partners With Onward Luxury Group
In today's News Bites, Hugo Boss harnesses the box office power of Chris Hemsworth, while Charlotte Olympia signs a strategic partnership with Onward Luxury Group.
Sustainability
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
News & Analysis
The International Effort to Fix Bangladesh’s Deadly Factories Has a Basic Math Problem
"One of the main stumbling blocks to fixing the industry remains: the matter of who pays the bills to install proper fire doors, fix electrical
The International Effort to Fix Bangladesh’s Deadly Factories Has a Basic Math Problem
"One of the main stumbling blocks to fixing the industry remains: the matter of who pays the bills to install proper fire doors, fix electrical
News & Analysis
Bangladesh Garment Factory Blast Kills 10 and Injures Dozens
The incident happened on Monday evening at a Dhaka factory owned by Multifabs Limited, which supplies knitted apparel to clients in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Spain, Netherlands and Britain.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Blast Kills 10 and Injures Dozens
The incident happened on Monday evening at a Dhaka factory owned by Multifabs Limited, which supplies knitted apparel to clients in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Spain, Netherlands and Britain.
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Fashion Brands Agree to Extend Bangladesh deal
Leading global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed to continue a safety programme involving thousands of garment factories in Bangladesh for another three years.
Fashion Brands Agree to Extend Bangladesh deal
Leading global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed to continue a safety programme involving thousands of garment factories in Bangladesh for another three years.
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Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory
LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.
Louis Vuitton in Talks to Open US Factory
LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault first floated the possibility of a factory in the the Carolinas or Texas during a January visit to New York to meet with Donald Trump.
News & Analysis
America’s Massive Retail Workforce is Tired of Being Ignored
"Long absent from discussions about employment, workers from Walmart to Bloomingdale’s are taking matters into their own hands."
America’s Massive Retail Workforce is Tired of Being Ignored
"Long absent from discussions about employment, workers from Walmart to Bloomingdale’s are taking matters into their own hands."
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.