Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
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A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Jeweller’s World-Beating 381% Indian Rally Drubs Tiffany in Slump
While a strengthening dollar and an economic slump in China are battering stocks of jewellers from Tiffany & Co. to Chow Tai Fook, one company in India is predicting a demand pick-up after gold slid to a five-year low last week.
Luxury Exposed to Paris-Like Attacks
Dependent on purchases by travellers in a limited number of global cities, luxury goods companies are susceptible to the impact of terror attacks.
Riding the Miami Wave
Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?
Naspers to Seek E-Commerce, Video Deals With $2.5 Billion Funds
Naspers Ltd. plans to use the proceeds of a proposed $2.5 billion capital raising to invest in online retail and video opportunities as it pursues further growth in emerging markets.
Louis Vuitton to Close Shops in China Amid Luxury Slowdown
Louis Vuitton is about to get smaller in China, and other luxury-goods makers may follow as the heady days of expansion in that market are over.
China Plans Tighter E-Commerce Checks to Tackle Shoddy Goods
China will ramp up inspections of goods bought online, seeking to root out low-quality goods that have plagued firms like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd as well as the country's broader image.
Amazon May Export Delivery Lessons from India to Cut Costs Abroad
Online shopping is booming in India. But, like local rivals Flipkart and Snapdeal, Amazon has struggled with deliveries in cities where snarl-ups are frequent and road signs unreliable.
What 'Hot Deal' Means on Singles Day in China
China’s economy is struggling, and come Wednesday the country’s lonely hearts will do their best to put it back on track.
Nigeria Jockeys for Africa’s Fashion Crown
Nigeria’s fashion industry is shifting into second gear to become a more serious contender in Africa’s leadership race.
Why Singles' Day in China Is Bigger Than Cyber Monday
Singles' Day started in China in the 1990s as an obscure holiday but has snowballed into a consumer phenomenon, thanks largely to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
Euro Slip-Up
The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).
Can Dubai Really Become a Global Fashion Capital?
With a top-performing fashion retail sector, a dynamic mix of global cultures and government support, Dubai is attempting to assert itself as a genuine fashion capital.
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Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
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.
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.