Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
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The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
Worldview: Dubai Fashion Week Casts a Wider Net
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Wella’s retreat from South Korea, Shein under the EU microscope and China’s retaliation against US tariffs.
Worldview: Dubai Fashion Week Casts a Wider Net
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Wella’s retreat from South Korea, Shein under the EU microscope and China’s retaliation against US tariffs.
Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai
Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.
Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai
Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.
Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake
Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.
Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake
Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.
Worldview: Trade Talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saks Fifth Avenue in India, Uzbekistan’s textile giants and luxury’s Chinese New Year campaigns.
Worldview: Trade Talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saks Fifth Avenue in India, Uzbekistan’s textile giants and luxury’s Chinese New Year campaigns.
BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion
Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.
BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion
Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.
Sabyasachi Stages Lavish Mumbai Show Amid Global Expansion
Indian fashion star Sabyasachi Mukherjee marked his 25th anniversary in business with a spectacle that sought to position his Sabyasachi label as ‘India’s first global luxury brand.’
Sabyasachi Stages Lavish Mumbai Show Amid Global Expansion
Indian fashion star Sabyasachi Mukherjee marked his 25th anniversary in business with a spectacle that sought to position his Sabyasachi label as ‘India’s first global luxury brand.’
Trump Stirs Tariff Pot With Fresh Threats on EU and a Feb 1 Deadline for China
US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10 percent punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US.
Trump Stirs Tariff Pot With Fresh Threats on EU and a Feb 1 Deadline for China
US President Donald Trump has vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10 percent punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US.
Worldview: US Textile Industry Calls for Restrictions on Nicaragua
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indonesia’s bid to reduce US tariffs, surging profits at India’s Reliance Retail and the new boss of Chinese-owned Lanvin Group.
Worldview: US Textile Industry Calls for Restrictions on Nicaragua
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indonesia’s bid to reduce US tariffs, surging profits at India’s Reliance Retail and the new boss of Chinese-owned Lanvin Group.
Will President Trump Redraw Fashion’s Global Sourcing Map?
Manufacturers in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa are bracing for new tariffs which could radically shift trade flows as brands in the US move supply chains and deploy complex contingency plans.
Will President Trump Redraw Fashion’s Global Sourcing Map?
Manufacturers in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa are bracing for new tariffs which could radically shift trade flows as brands in the US move supply chains and deploy complex contingency plans.
Worldview: Russian Billionaire Founders Feud Over E-Commerce Giant Wildberries
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s new apparel tariffs, Lithuanian retail titan Apranga and the battle for Vogue Arabia.
Worldview: Russian Billionaire Founders Feud Over E-Commerce Giant Wildberries
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s new apparel tariffs, Lithuanian retail titan Apranga and the battle for Vogue Arabia.
Why Japanese E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Betting Big on AI
The e-tailer’s head of fashion Ryo Matsumara sees its recent investments in semantic search and other artificial intelligence features as key to driving sales growth in the country’s lucrative but lagging online luxury market.
Why Japanese E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Betting Big on AI
The e-tailer’s head of fashion Ryo Matsumara sees its recent investments in semantic search and other artificial intelligence features as key to driving sales growth in the country’s lucrative but lagging online luxury market.
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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.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Indian Textile Stocks Outperform on Trade Deal Optimism
Suppliers to retailers including Gap and Walmart are beating the broader market as investors bet India’s new trade agreements and shifting sourcing patterns will boost exports.
US Appeals Order Compelling Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration has formally appealed the order directing customs authorities to refund the global tariffs declared unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year.
US Proposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries, Citing Forced Labour
The levies would affect imports from 60 trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% for Mexico, Canada and the UK to 12.5% for China, India and Brazil, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff wall.
US Finalises Tariff Refunds of $35.5 Billion
US Customs and Border Protection validated over 80,000 applications for refunds covering an undisclosed number of shipments or entries.