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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Luxury’s New Ramadan Playbook for the Middle East
As luxury marketing hits saturation point in Dubai during the Muslim holy month, global brands are ramping up their local engagement in other Gulf cities including Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City.
Luxury’s New Ramadan Playbook for the Middle East
As luxury marketing hits saturation point in Dubai during the Muslim holy month, global brands are ramping up their local engagement in other Gulf cities including Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City.
Luxury Brands Flock to the ‘Most Remote City in the World’
Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co are among the brands expanding in Perth, Australia in a bid to tap its mining, oil and gas wealth and newfound status as a travel hub.
Luxury Brands Flock to the ‘Most Remote City in the World’
Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co are among the brands expanding in Perth, Australia in a bid to tap its mining, oil and gas wealth and newfound status as a travel hub.
Worldview: ComplexCon Lures Asia’s Streetwear Stars to Hong Kong
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Haiti’s sourcing crisis, Brazilian jewellery giant Vivara and Dubai’s Ramadan shopping season.
Worldview: ComplexCon Lures Asia’s Streetwear Stars to Hong Kong
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Haiti’s sourcing crisis, Brazilian jewellery giant Vivara and Dubai’s Ramadan shopping season.
Worldview: Lakme Fashion Week Features Global Brand Collaborations for India Market
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Supreme’s long-awaited Shanghai flagship opening, India imposes MIP on undervalued imports of synthetic knitted fabric and striking Sri Lankan workers continue to protest.
Worldview: Lakme Fashion Week Features Global Brand Collaborations for India Market
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Supreme’s long-awaited Shanghai flagship opening, India imposes MIP on undervalued imports of synthetic knitted fabric and striking Sri Lankan workers continue to protest.
What Is Dubai’s Place in Fashion’s Global Ecosystem?
Imran Amed shares his observations from a trip to the wealthy desert metropolis, home to the most lucrative stores for many of the world’s top fashion brands.
What Is Dubai’s Place in Fashion’s Global Ecosystem?
Imran Amed shares his observations from a trip to the wealthy desert metropolis, home to the most lucrative stores for many of the world’s top fashion brands.
Is Accessible Luxury the Next Big Opportunity in India?
Spurred by rapid growth in the pure luxury market, global brands operating in lower-priced segments like contemporary fashion are entering the country or accelerating expansion plans.
Is Accessible Luxury the Next Big Opportunity in India?
Spurred by rapid growth in the pure luxury market, global brands operating in lower-priced segments like contemporary fashion are entering the country or accelerating expansion plans.
Worldview: Moscow Fashion Week Pivots to Asia, Africa and Latin America
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s textile industry, Chinese beauty major Yatsen and Ghana’s newest garment factory.
Worldview: Moscow Fashion Week Pivots to Asia, Africa and Latin America
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s textile industry, Chinese beauty major Yatsen and Ghana’s newest garment factory.
Inside Angola’s Secretive Luxury Market
Luxury fashion retailers in the oil-rich African nation keep a low profile to provide a discreet shopping environment for consumers and avoid flaunting the elite nature of their own business.
Inside Angola’s Secretive Luxury Market
Luxury fashion retailers in the oil-rich African nation keep a low profile to provide a discreet shopping environment for consumers and avoid flaunting the elite nature of their own business.
Worldview: Argentina’s Textile Industry Crisis
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Australia’s billionaire investors, garment workers in Vietnam and China’s latest economic forecast.
Worldview: Argentina’s Textile Industry Crisis
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Australia’s billionaire investors, garment workers in Vietnam and China’s latest economic forecast.
Worldview: Bangladesh Clashes with India Over Sari’s Intellectual Property
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Amazon’s Saudi scandal, China’s watch market and recent gains made by jewellery giants from Turkey and Australia.
Worldview: Bangladesh Clashes with India Over Sari’s Intellectual Property
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Amazon’s Saudi scandal, China’s watch market and recent gains made by jewellery giants from Turkey and Australia.
Should Fashion Invest More in Vietnamese Manufacturing?
Vietnam is already an important sourcing hub for companies like Zara, H&M and Nike — and an increasingly valuable way for brands to reduce their exposure to China — but supply chain experts say it is not as attractive as it once was.
Should Fashion Invest More in Vietnamese Manufacturing?
Vietnam is already an important sourcing hub for companies like Zara, H&M and Nike — and an increasingly valuable way for brands to reduce their exposure to China — but supply chain experts say it is not as attractive as it once was.
Worldview: Why Douyin’s CEO Is Stepping Down
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saudi investors, Nykaa’s soaring profits in India and a boost for the Ethiopian textile industry.
Worldview: Why Douyin’s CEO Is Stepping Down
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saudi investors, Nykaa’s soaring profits in India and a boost for the Ethiopian textile industry.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.