Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
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News & Analysis
Italy’s Billionaire Lingerie King Takes Aim at Victoria’s Secret
Sandro Veronesi, the billionaire whose Calzedonia Group sold 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) worth of intimate apparel and clothing last year, is planning to challenge Victoria’s Secret by opening his first US stores.
Italy’s Billionaire Lingerie King Takes Aim at Victoria’s Secret
Sandro Veronesi, the billionaire whose Calzedonia Group sold 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) worth of intimate apparel and clothing last year, is planning to challenge Victoria’s Secret by opening his first US stores.
News & Analysis
The Answer to a Shrinking US Bra Market: A Brassiere That Fits
To reignite growth, bra makers are shifting away from the push-up bras popularised by Victoria’s Secret and emphasising fit and comfort.
The Answer to a Shrinking US Bra Market: A Brassiere That Fits
To reignite growth, bra makers are shifting away from the push-up bras popularised by Victoria’s Secret and emphasising fit and comfort.
Global Markets
Inside the Economics of Your Underwear
Underwear is a $110 billion market. Which companies are most successfully getting into our bras and briefs?
Inside the Economics of Your Underwear
Underwear is a $110 billion market. Which companies are most successfully getting into our bras and briefs?
News & Analysis
Frederick’s Seeks Bankruptcy After Closing Lingerie Stores
Frederick’s of Hollywood, known for its racy women’s leisurewear, filed for bankruptcy after closing all its stores to compete online with rivals including Victoria’s Secret.
Frederick’s Seeks Bankruptcy After Closing Lingerie Stores
Frederick’s of Hollywood, known for its racy women’s leisurewear, filed for bankruptcy after closing all its stores to compete online with rivals including Victoria’s Secret.
News & Analysis
Luxury-Socks Startup Stance Raises $50M to Expand Into Underwear
"A Southern California startup selling luxury socks has raised backing from private investors to expand into an enticing, but hard-to-win sector:
Luxury-Socks Startup Stance Raises $50M to Expand Into Underwear
"A Southern California startup selling luxury socks has raised backing from private investors to expand into an enticing, but hard-to-win sector:
News & Analysis
Underwear Startups Have Investors Hot and Bothered
"After taking the runway at New York Fashion Week, fashion tech is making a play for the bedroom."
Underwear Startups Have Investors Hot and Bothered
"After taking the runway at New York Fashion Week, fashion tech is making a play for the bedroom."
The News in Brief
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.
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.