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.
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News & Analysis
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
Retail
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt
Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.
Sustainability
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
European Trade Policy Seen Going Greener After EU Parliament Vote
The rise of the Greens, the effect of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron's party into the European Parliament are likely to result in a more climate-oriented EU trade policy.
Financial Markets
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China's Retail Sales Growth Falls to 16-Year Low
China is experiencing lagging retail sales and industrial output amid trade tensions with the United States.
China
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War
The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.
News & Analysis
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
Retailers, Already Planning for the 2019 Holidays, Expected to Get Whacked by Tariffs
"The hike will also cost the average American family of four $767, according to a report by the Trade Partnership."
China
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China's JD Reports Slowest Revenue Growth On Record in Q1
JD.com is experiencing a period of slow revenue growth as the company undergoes restructuring.
China
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
US Escalates Trade War With China Amid Negotiations
President Trump issued orders for the tariff increase, saying China "broke the deal" by reneging on earlier commitments.
China
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Trump Vows New Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hike US tariffs on $200 billion (£152 billion) worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon, marking a major escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
China
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Is Luxury Immune from Europe's Trade Tussle with China?
China has given a lifeline to European luxury brands, but trade tensions are brewing. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Global Markets
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
Trump Plans to End India's Preferential Trade Treatment
The US president intends to end India's preferential trade treatment which, under the GSP program, allows $5.6 billion worth of Indian exports to enter the US duty free.
The News in Brief
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.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.