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.
trade
News & Analysis
At Micam: Nurturing Thought Leadership in Footwear
Europe’s largest footwear trade show is making longterm investments in content programming, covering topics from sneaker culture to experiential retail and digital sustainability — seeking to benefit attendees and the industry at large.
At Micam: Nurturing Thought Leadership in Footwear
Europe’s largest footwear trade show is making longterm investments in content programming, covering topics from sneaker culture to experiential retail and digital sustainability — seeking to benefit attendees and the industry at large.
China
Alibaba Stock Rallies on Handsome Profit Beat
Shares went up 6 percent as the e-commerce giant reported quarterly profit far above market expectations and played down worries of Chinese economic slowdown and US tariffs.
Alibaba Stock Rallies on Handsome Profit Beat
Shares went up 6 percent as the e-commerce giant reported quarterly profit far above market expectations and played down worries of Chinese economic slowdown and US tariffs.
China
Alibaba Shows Signs of Strain as China's Economy Shudders
The e-commerce giant shed about $120 billion of market value through Friday since peaking in June.
Alibaba Shows Signs of Strain as China's Economy Shudders
The e-commerce giant shed about $120 billion of market value through Friday since peaking in June.
Financial Markets
The Year Ahead: Trade Reshaped by Uncertainty
The apparel trade could be reshaped by new barriers, trade tensions and uncertainty. However, there may also be new opportunities from growing South-South trade and the renegotiation of trade agreements.
The Year Ahead: Trade Reshaped by Uncertainty
The apparel trade could be reshaped by new barriers, trade tensions and uncertainty. However, there may also be new opportunities from growing South-South trade and the renegotiation of trade agreements.
Financial Markets
The Year Ahead: Caution as Economic Downturn Looms
A potential turn in the economic cycle is prompting concern among industry executives over prospects for the coming year.
The Year Ahead: Caution as Economic Downturn Looms
A potential turn in the economic cycle is prompting concern among industry executives over prospects for the coming year.
Financial Markets
Nike Shares Rise After Strong Quarterly Results
Shares rose 8 percent on Friday, after solid quarterly results eased concerns about escalating Sino-American trade tensions.
Nike Shares Rise After Strong Quarterly Results
Shares rose 8 percent on Friday, after solid quarterly results eased concerns about escalating Sino-American trade tensions.
China
China Stocks Weaken on Trade Concerns
Chinese stocks weaken amid doubts whether the US and China will come to an agreement in the 90-day trade truce.
China Stocks Weaken on Trade Concerns
Chinese stocks weaken amid doubts whether the US and China will come to an agreement in the 90-day trade truce.
China
China Says US-China Trade Talks Should Be Equal, Mutually Beneficial
Trump and Xi are expected to hold talks at next week's G20 summit as trade ties between the two countries become increasingly fraught.
China Says US-China Trade Talks Should Be Equal, Mutually Beneficial
Trump and Xi are expected to hold talks at next week's G20 summit as trade ties between the two countries become increasingly fraught.
China
Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Report: North Korea Bought $640 Million in Luxury Goods From China in 2017
The imports are in defiance of UN sanctions outlawing such trade over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes, said a South Korean lawmaker.
Report: North Korea Bought $640 Million in Luxury Goods From China in 2017
The imports are in defiance of UN sanctions outlawing such trade over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes, said a South Korean lawmaker.
Luxury
Ermenegildo Zegna Chinese Demand Slows Due to Trade War
The luxury suit brand is turning cautious and planning a more conservative budget for investment in China next year.
Ermenegildo Zegna Chinese Demand Slows Due to Trade War
The luxury suit brand is turning cautious and planning a more conservative budget for investment in China next year.
News & Analysis
Gap Might Increase Its Prices Due to Tariffs on Chinese Goods
While most of the apparel company’s products are from Vietnam, about 22 percent still come from China.
Gap Might Increase Its Prices Due to Tariffs on Chinese Goods
While most of the apparel company’s products are from Vietnam, about 22 percent still come from China.
The News in Brief
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.
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.