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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Richemont, Alibaba Join Forces on Retail Platform for China
The strategic partnership will feature retail offerings of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group to Chinese consumers.
Middle East Edition of GQ Launches with Provocative Debut
The magazine’s inaugural issue features the star of the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic and a column by one of the 'Queer Eye' TV personalities. How controversial will the LGBTQ references be for men in markets that still criminalise homosexuality?
Ahead of IPO, Farfetch Pushes Into Modest Dressing
The London-based marketplace is entering a global partnership with modest luxury retailer The Modist.
Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia’s Fashion Industry
With 7,000 former FARC rebels trying to find their way back into civil society, Colombia’s $8 billion fashion industry has a unique role to play in the reconciliation of the country after 50-years of conflict. BoF investigates.
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
The Real World of Crazy Rich Asians
The rare Hollywood film with a largely Asian cast signals a major step forward for representation, but does it tell us anything about Asia’s ultra luxury market? BoF investigates.
Amazon Starts Selling Fashion, Sportswear in Brazil
It will offer over 300,000 products ranging from Havaianas flip flops to Levi's jeans, as well as some local high-end fashion brands.
Nike Closes South African Stores After Racist Video Goes Viral
A Nike employee’s husband posted racist video while on vacation.
China’s Running Craze Gains Mileage in Fashion
As China’s running boom gathers pace, spurred by the ‘athleisure’ trend and encouragement from the government, brands are adjusting their strategies.
Fung Family Invests in Indian E-Commerce
ShopX has raised $35 million in a new round of funding from Fung Strategic Holdings Ltd.
Chinese Shopping Platform Pinduoduo Prices US IPO At Top Of Range
The Tencent-backed company has raised $1.6 billion in the second-biggest US float by a Chinese firm this year, according to sources.
Farfetch Acquires Chinese Digital Marketing Agency
The fashion e-commerce platform has acquired CuriosityChina in a bid to boost its presence in the world's second-largest luxury market.
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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.