Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
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Colombia, Open and Ready for Business
Once they've cracked Brazil and Mexico, many fashion executives are now looking to Colombia, South America's third biggest economy, to help boost their balance sheets as the country shakes off its violent image.
Coach Down, But Beats Estimates on Products for Men
Coach Inc., the largest U.S. luxury handbag maker, posted fourth-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by products sold to men.
Singapore’s Great Sale That Wasn’t: China Tourists Staying Away
SINGAPORE — Retailers billed it as the Great Singapore Sale. Chinese tourist Zhu Liang bought it, only to regret afterward.
BoF Exclusive | WGSN Debuts Revamped Platform in Growth Drive
Trend forecasting agency WGSN Group will launch a new website that unites its capabilities with those of its rival Stylesight, which it acquired last November, as part of a £50 million initiative to drive growth and expand its global reach.
All Eyes on Egypt
With Egypt now stabilising, can this titan of the Middle East reclaim its style credentials and become a lucrative fashion market once again?
In Japan, Used Luxury Goes Mainstream
The luxury resale market has lacked easy and trustworthy services. But with the former head of Louis Vuitton Japan heading up one of the country's leading luxury resale platforms, this problem may have been solved. JapanConsuming reports.
Kenya, Africa's Next Frontier
As Nigeria and Angola dazzle the luxury sector, Kenya seems focused on building a fashion market for everyone.
Rupert Sanderson on Launching a Niche Brand in China
Divia Harilela speaks to Rupert Sanderson and Hong Kong-based entrepreneur Bertrand Mak, who owns 100 percent of the brand’s China business, about the challenges of launching a niche label in the world’s largest luxury market.
As Competition Grows, Japanese Apparel Chains Go Global
A spate of Japanese fashion retailers are planning new brand launches aimed at the mass market at home and overseas. JapanConsuming reports.
Thailand's Split Personality
How can a market embroiled in political turmoil, street clashes and extreme uncertainty keep the world's fashion brands smiling? Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.
Femina Group, Defending Turf
In the world’s fourth-largest country, a pioneering 40-year-old publishing dynasty continues to keep the foreign media giants at bay with an integrated multi-platform strategy. In the third part of a Special Briefing on Fashion Media Game Changers, BoF speaks to Svida Alisjahbana, chief executive of Indonesia's Femina Group.
Building Vogue China
In the first part of a Special Briefing on Fashion Media Game Changers, BoF speaks to Angelica Cheung about how she built Vogue China in the shape of a large and fast-modernising country.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
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.