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.
Turkish E-Tailer Hepsiburada Valued at $3.9 Billion Following IPO
Often dubbed Turkey’s answer to Amazon, the e-commerce giant has become the first company from the country to list on the Nasdaq.
Turkish E-Tailer Hepsiburada Valued at $3.9 Billion Following IPO
Often dubbed Turkey’s answer to Amazon, the e-commerce giant has become the first company from the country to list on the Nasdaq.
Australia Invests Big in Its Fashion Industry
At a time when government funding is scarce elsewhere, Australia is injecting more than $380 million into its fashion and design industries. Is the money being well spent?
Australia Invests Big in Its Fashion Industry
At a time when government funding is scarce elsewhere, Australia is injecting more than $380 million into its fashion and design industries. Is the money being well spent?
A Guide to South Korea’s Booming E-Commerce Market
The pandemic set off an online shopping frenzy in what was already one of the world’s most digitally savvy countries. Here’s what brands need to know.
A Guide to South Korea’s Booming E-Commerce Market
The pandemic set off an online shopping frenzy in what was already one of the world’s most digitally savvy countries. Here’s what brands need to know.
The Rise and Stumble of a Grey Market Upstart
Cettire rode a pandemic luxury e-commerce boom to an IPO in December, but this week trading in its shares was halted after a precipitous fall.
The Rise and Stumble of a Grey Market Upstart
Cettire rode a pandemic luxury e-commerce boom to an IPO in December, but this week trading in its shares was halted after a precipitous fall.
As India Begins Reopening, Will Retail Bounce Back?
The world’s fourth-largest retail market rebounded from last year’s Covid-19 outbreak faster than some expected, but India’s recovery from this year’s second wave could be different.
As India Begins Reopening, Will Retail Bounce Back?
The world’s fourth-largest retail market rebounded from last year’s Covid-19 outbreak faster than some expected, but India’s recovery from this year’s second wave could be different.
How Trump’s Trade War Built China’s First Global Fashion Giant
With thousands of new, ultracheap outfits every day, Shein is winning the world’s teens and pushing the limits of fast fashion
How Trump’s Trade War Built China’s First Global Fashion Giant
With thousands of new, ultracheap outfits every day, Shein is winning the world’s teens and pushing the limits of fast fashion
What the Troubled Tokyo Olympics Means for Brands
Officials insist that next month’s controversial Olympic Games will go ahead after being postponed once already, leaving fashion and beauty brand sponsors in a bind.
What the Troubled Tokyo Olympics Means for Brands
Officials insist that next month’s controversial Olympic Games will go ahead after being postponed once already, leaving fashion and beauty brand sponsors in a bind.
African Entrepreneurs Are Banking on ‘A-Beauty’
Beauty brands using African heritage ingredients like marula, moringa and baobab are gathering momentum across the continent.
African Entrepreneurs Are Banking on ‘A-Beauty’
Beauty brands using African heritage ingredients like marula, moringa and baobab are gathering momentum across the continent.
Violence in Israel and Gaza Becomes Flashpoint for Fashion in the Middle East
The conflict has highlighted the tensions brands face as they become increasingly vocal on political issues that may divide consumers.
Violence in Israel and Gaza Becomes Flashpoint for Fashion in the Middle East
The conflict has highlighted the tensions brands face as they become increasingly vocal on political issues that may divide consumers.
The Best Way to Protect Garment Workers
This week, everyone will be talking about the Bangladesh Accord’s impending expiration, retailers’ sales hopes and inflation fears, and New York City’s reopening.
The Best Way to Protect Garment Workers
This week, everyone will be talking about the Bangladesh Accord’s impending expiration, retailers’ sales hopes and inflation fears, and New York City’s reopening.
The Battle to Become ‘the Next Huda Beauty’
Middle Eastern brands founded by Arab influencers and makeup artists are making a splash in cities like Dubai, where global beauty players are hunting for the next big thing from the region.
The Battle to Become ‘the Next Huda Beauty’
Middle Eastern brands founded by Arab influencers and makeup artists are making a splash in cities like Dubai, where global beauty players are hunting for the next big thing from the region.
Dowry Disputes Entangle Fashion Designers
Bridal couture is big business in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India where designers can get caught in the middle of disputes over dowries as well as cultural and ethical debates surrounding the practice.
Dowry Disputes Entangle Fashion Designers
Bridal couture is big business in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India where designers can get caught in the middle of disputes over dowries as well as cultural and ethical debates surrounding the practice.
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.