Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
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A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Hong Kong Moves to Reopen Mainland China Border, Boosting Retail Stocks
Loosening requirements for mainland Chinese visitors could give the city’s retailers a much-needed lift.
Hong Kong Moves to Reopen Mainland China Border, Boosting Retail Stocks
Loosening requirements for mainland Chinese visitors could give the city’s retailers a much-needed lift.
Fragrance Industry Wakes up to Australian Botanicals
Entrepreneurs are using exotic botanicals from Australia to create unique scents that attract the attention of global retailers and perfume giants like Guerlain, LVMH and Estée Lauder.
Fragrance Industry Wakes up to Australian Botanicals
Entrepreneurs are using exotic botanicals from Australia to create unique scents that attract the attention of global retailers and perfume giants like Guerlain, LVMH and Estée Lauder.
Japanese Designers Are Still Betting on Gorpcore
A pandemic-induced camping boom boosted global sales for Japanese fashion labels with a functional edge, but has it cemented performance wear as a long-term fashion staple?
Japanese Designers Are Still Betting on Gorpcore
A pandemic-induced camping boom boosted global sales for Japanese fashion labels with a functional edge, but has it cemented performance wear as a long-term fashion staple?
Billionaires Bezos, Murthy to End Controversial India Venture
The seven-year-old joint venture will cease operating from mid-2022, the companies announced on Monday.
Billionaires Bezos, Murthy to End Controversial India Venture
The seven-year-old joint venture will cease operating from mid-2022, the companies announced on Monday.
Case Study | Unpacking Uniqlo’s India Strategy
Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo sees India as the next major battleground in its global expansion plan, but competitors have already gained first-mover advantage there. BoF investigates how one of the world’s largest fashion retailers aims to seize a leadership position by unlocking the immense potential of a market whose unbridled dynamism is equalled only by its extreme complexity.
Case Study | Unpacking Uniqlo’s India Strategy
Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo sees India as the next major battleground in its global expansion plan, but competitors have already gained first-mover advantage there. BoF investigates how one of the world’s largest fashion retailers aims to seize a leadership position by unlocking the immense potential of a market whose unbridled dynamism is equalled only by its extreme complexity.
South Africa Property, Retail Firms Bet on Townships Despite Unrest
Hundreds of businesses have been hit by riots that broke out this month, but developers and retailers are optimistic.
South Africa Property, Retail Firms Bet on Townships Despite Unrest
Hundreds of businesses have been hit by riots that broke out this month, but developers and retailers are optimistic.
Australia’s First Nations Fashion Designers Make a Mark
After years of marginalisation and underrepresentation, Indigenous designers are carving out new business opportunities in the Australian fashion sector. Is the industry doing enough to support them?
Australia’s First Nations Fashion Designers Make a Mark
After years of marginalisation and underrepresentation, Indigenous designers are carving out new business opportunities in the Australian fashion sector. Is the industry doing enough to support them?
How African Designers Are Finding Success by Tapping Into Their Cultural Roots
More designers from Nigeria, South Africa and other African countries are connecting with consumers in international markets by putting their cultures front and centre.
How African Designers Are Finding Success by Tapping Into Their Cultural Roots
More designers from Nigeria, South Africa and other African countries are connecting with consumers in international markets by putting their cultures front and centre.
New Wave of Brazilian Beauty Brands Go Global
Skincare and makeup brands with exotic botanicals and Millennial appeal are shaking up Brazil’s booming beauty market. Some of these ‘B-Beauty’ players have serious export potential.
New Wave of Brazilian Beauty Brands Go Global
Skincare and makeup brands with exotic botanicals and Millennial appeal are shaking up Brazil’s booming beauty market. Some of these ‘B-Beauty’ players have serious export potential.
How Luxury’s Two-Speed Recovery Is Reshaping the Category
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from luxury’s biggest players, plus the latest fashion brands looking to go public.
How Luxury’s Two-Speed Recovery Is Reshaping the Category
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from luxury’s biggest players, plus the latest fashion brands looking to go public.
India’s Tata Bullish on E-Commerce as New Regulations Loom
Recent government proposals for increasing scrutiny of relationships between online marketplace operators and their partners could curb the dominance of e-commerce giants.
India’s Tata Bullish on E-Commerce as New Regulations Loom
Recent government proposals for increasing scrutiny of relationships between online marketplace operators and their partners could curb the dominance of e-commerce giants.
The Payment Platforms Brands Need to Go Global
Stripe and Klarna have transformed payments in the west, but fintech providers like PayU, M-Pesa and PhonePE can help drive e-commerce in rapidly growing emerging markets.
The Payment Platforms Brands Need to Go Global
Stripe and Klarna have transformed payments in the west, but fintech providers like PayU, M-Pesa and PhonePE can help drive e-commerce in rapidly growing emerging markets.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
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.
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.