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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Russia’s Patriotic Fashion Agenda
With international sanctions and rising nationalism creating a perfect storm, the Russian government has launched an optimistic strategy to bolster local fashion through subsidies, synergies and support.
Fashion Entrepreneurs Stitch Together India and Pakistan
A bonanza awaits fashion entrepreneurs who can build bridges between India and Pakistan. But can business interests overcome a deeply troubled past?
Hello Kitty, Farewell Rolex as Hong Kong Shoppers Go Downmarket
As Gucci, Louis Vuitton and jewelry chain Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group Ltd. bargain for lower rents or close stores amid a decline in mainland tourists, mid-tier retailers are filling the gaps.
Alibaba Results Likely to Dim Outlook for China Consumer Spending
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's second-quarter revenue growth is likely to have slumped to half the year-earlier rate, undermining hopes consumer spending will temper a slowdown in China.
Indonesia May Open E-Commerce to Foreigners by Mid-2016
Indonesia plans to complete a review of its investment regime by the middle of next year, aimed at granting greater foreign ownership in industries ranging from e-commerce to luxury retirement homes.
Alibaba’s Marketplace Adds Russian Merchants to Boost Expansion
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is adding Russian shops including Wikimart and Incity to its AliExpress marketplace to further boost sales in one of its largest markets outside of China.
Shaway Yeh, China’s Rebel Editor
Shaway Yeh’s rebellious blend of art, intellect and avant-garde style has made Modern Weekly one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle magazines in China.
H&M’s Next Target: The Indian Middle Class
Five years behind Zara, the Swedish high-street giant has opened its first store in India. BoF meets CEO Karl-Johan Persson to talk strategy and stratification in the Indian subcontinent.
Myanmar’s Mixed Messages
One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?
China’s Cheaper Second Cities Appeal to Mall Owner Taubman
Taubman Centers Inc. is bypassing Beijing and Shanghai, instead building its first two Chinese shopping malls in the second-tier cities of Xian and Zhengzhou because the potential returns are higher.
Boxing Clever: Used Shipping Containers Fill Gap in South African Retail
27 Boxes is an innovative attempt to find a new avenue of growth for small traders in South Africa.
Blame It on Brazil: DuPont to Tiffany Find One Problem in Common
There’s one thing that executives from New York to Madrid to Mexico City can agree on these days: Brazil is a serious drag.
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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.