CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
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Retail
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
Retail
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
Luxury
Dior, Louis Vuitton and Young Creators Take Centre Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.
Dior, Louis Vuitton and Young Creators Take Centre Stage at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.
Retail
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms.
Retail
Sneaker Brand On Arrives at Olympics Reveling in Role of Upstart
A cohort of 66 athletes are using the Zurich-based company’s gear, competing in 18 disciplines across track and field, triathlon, marathon and tennis.
Sneaker Brand On Arrives at Olympics Reveling in Role of Upstart
A cohort of 66 athletes are using the Zurich-based company’s gear, competing in 18 disciplines across track and field, triathlon, marathon and tennis.
Luxury
LVMH Holds Talks on Sponsoring Formula 1 in Blow to Rolex
The talks underscore LVMH’s ambitions for its watch unit, which includes the Tag Heuer, Hublot and Zenith brands.
LVMH Holds Talks on Sponsoring Formula 1 in Blow to Rolex
The talks underscore LVMH’s ambitions for its watch unit, which includes the Tag Heuer, Hublot and Zenith brands.
Luxury
Kering, LVMH and Hermès Confront Luxury’s ‘Underconsumption’ Problem
All three companies will report results amid a sharp downturn in demand in key markets. That, plus the Olympics kick off in Paris.
Kering, LVMH and Hermès Confront Luxury’s ‘Underconsumption’ Problem
All three companies will report results amid a sharp downturn in demand in key markets. That, plus the Olympics kick off in Paris.
Sports
Adidas Improves Full-Year Guidance as Post-Yeezy Recovery Continues
The German sportswear giant upgraded its profit forecast once again as the popularity of its Samba and Gazelle sneakers continues to boost sales, while the brand said it expects to sell the last of its Yeezy stock this year.
Adidas Improves Full-Year Guidance as Post-Yeezy Recovery Continues
The German sportswear giant upgraded its profit forecast once again as the popularity of its Samba and Gazelle sneakers continues to boost sales, while the brand said it expects to sell the last of its Yeezy stock this year.
Sports
The Technology Behind On’s Newest ‘Super Shoe’
The Swiss brand’s athletes have already been winning races using its new technology, LightSpray, which forms the basis of its latest racing sneaker, the $330 Cloudboom Strike LS.
The Technology Behind On’s Newest ‘Super Shoe’
The Swiss brand’s athletes have already been winning races using its new technology, LightSpray, which forms the basis of its latest racing sneaker, the $330 Cloudboom Strike LS.
Sports
Lewis Hamilton Named Dior Ambassador
The seven-time Formula 1 champion has guest-designed a collection set to launch in October.
Lewis Hamilton Named Dior Ambassador
The seven-time Formula 1 champion has guest-designed a collection set to launch in October.
Sports
Athletes Don’t Want Nike or Adidas Anymore. They Want Independence.
Young stars increasingly favour deals with lesser known brands that align with their personal values and allow them to play a bigger role, creatively and commercially.
Athletes Don’t Want Nike or Adidas Anymore. They Want Independence.
Young stars increasingly favour deals with lesser known brands that align with their personal values and allow them to play a bigger role, creatively and commercially.
Sports
Laneige Partners with WNBA Team Phoenix Mercury
The K-beauty brand’s first venture into sports will launch at the WNBA All-Star Weekend later this month, amid a flurry of interest from fashion and beauty brands in women’s basketball.
Laneige Partners with WNBA Team Phoenix Mercury
The K-beauty brand’s first venture into sports will launch at the WNBA All-Star Weekend later this month, amid a flurry of interest from fashion and beauty brands in women’s basketball.
The News in Brief
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.