Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.