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Stone Island Eyes America

With its third Supreme collaboration set to hit stores this week, the Italian brand that helped blur the boundaries between technical wear, streetwear and high-fashion is taking an ‘organic’ approach to North America expansion.

Stone Island Eyes America

With its third Supreme collaboration set to hit stores this week, the Italian brand that helped blur the boundaries between technical wear, streetwear and high-fashion is taking an ‘organic’ approach to North America expansion.


Hugo Boss Keeps Dividend at Last Year’s Level, Below Forecast

Hugo Boss AG said it’s maintaining its dividend at last year’s level following the departure of its chief executive officer last month after a series of profit warnings and strategic mishaps.

Hugo Boss Keeps Dividend at Last Year’s Level, Below Forecast

Hugo Boss AG said it’s maintaining its dividend at last year’s level following the departure of its chief executive officer last month after a series of profit warnings and strategic mishaps.


Men’s Wearhouse Owner to Close Hundreds of Stores as Sales Slide

Tailored Brands Inc. plans to shutter about 250 locations, including all its outlet stores, as the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank copes with sluggish sales.

Men’s Wearhouse Owner to Close Hundreds of Stores as Sales Slide

Tailored Brands Inc. plans to shutter about 250 locations, including all its outlet stores, as the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank copes with sluggish sales.


Yoox Net-A-Porter Profit up 26 Percent in 2015

Yoox Net-A-Porter posted a 26 percent increase in 2015 adjusted core profit as sales rose strongly driven by the recently merged group's more exclusive websites.

Yoox Net-A-Porter Profit up 26 Percent in 2015

Yoox Net-A-Porter posted a 26 percent increase in 2015 adjusted core profit as sales rose strongly driven by the recently merged group's more exclusive websites.


Inditex Profit Rises at Fastest Pace in Three Years on Expansion

Inditex SA reported its fastest annual profit growth in three years as it added stores and expanded online sales.

Inditex Profit Rises at Fastest Pace in Three Years on Expansion

Inditex SA reported its fastest annual profit growth in three years as it added stores and expanded online sales.


Sandro, Maje Owner Files for an IPO in France

KKR & Co.’s French clothing retailer SMCP began the process for an initial public offering after doubling its sales over the past three years.

Sandro, Maje Owner Files for an IPO in France

KKR & Co.’s French clothing retailer SMCP began the process for an initial public offering after doubling its sales over the past three years.


Burberry Surges Amid Reports of Potential Takeover Bid

Burberry Group Plc rose as much as 5 percent on speculation that the UK’s biggest luxury-goods producer is setting up defenses against a potential takeover offer.

Burberry Surges Amid Reports of Potential Takeover Bid

Burberry Group Plc rose as much as 5 percent on speculation that the UK’s biggest luxury-goods producer is setting up defenses against a potential takeover offer.


James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global

In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.

James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global

In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.


Urban Outfitters Beats 4Q Profit Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $72.9 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

Urban Outfitters Beats 4Q Profit Forecasts

Urban Outfitters Inc. on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $72.9 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.


Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion

Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.

Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion

Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.


Alibaba and Finance Affiliate Buy HK Firm for China Lotteries

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its main financial affiliate will spend HK$2.39 billion ($308 million) buying control of Hong Kong-listed AGTech Holdings Ltd. to boost its lottery business in China.

Alibaba and Finance Affiliate Buy HK Firm for China Lotteries

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its main financial affiliate will spend HK$2.39 billion ($308 million) buying control of Hong Kong-listed AGTech Holdings Ltd. to boost its lottery business in China.


Moncler Rises After Skiwear Maker’s 2015 Earnings Beat Estimates

Moncler SpA shares approached a three-month high after the Italian skiwear maker reported 2015 sales and earnings that beat analysts’ and said it’s confident of further growth this year.

Moncler Rises After Skiwear Maker’s 2015 Earnings Beat Estimates

Moncler SpA shares approached a three-month high after the Italian skiwear maker reported 2015 sales and earnings that beat analysts’ and said it’s confident of further growth this year.