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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A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity
Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic, creating significant, if complex, opportunities for international fashion brands.
Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
In Beirut, Sarah’s Bag Balances Style and Social Good
In battle-scarred Beirut, Sarah Beydoun of Sarah’s Bag has built an international accessories business built on unique bags handmade by former prostitutes and prisoners by putting her story second and fashion first.
Tapping Brazil’s Next Tier
Latin America's powerhouse has made great strides forward but lost the mouth-watering economic momentum of the boom years. Now, to unlock more of Brazil's potential, global fashion brands are trekking to the very margins of the map. Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.
As Industry Craves Authenticity, Aboriginal Fashion Week Takes Flight
For the first time, Australian Indigenous Fashion Week provides a platform for the country’s Aboriginal designers.
Japan’s Urban Research Expanding
Opening 50 to 60 new stores per year and driving sales growth above 20 percent, Urban Research, one of Japan's fastest growing fashion retailers, is tapping new opportunities. JapanConsuming reports.
'Daigou' Agents Help Chinese Get Luxury Goods for Less
A growing number of Chinese are turning to "selling agents" to circumvent import duties and get their hands on authentic luxury goods at lower prices.
Cross Company to Launch Ethical Mega-Chain, Counterpoint to Fast Fashion
Japanese apparel retailer Cross Company aims to create a new global chain, stocked with ethical products and positioned as an alternative to fast fashion, with annual sales of ¥1 trillion. JapanConsuming reports.
Azerbaijan's Edge in the Caucasus
A tangled web connects Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. But can a comprehensive fashion market emerge out of this tense region moulded by ancient cultures and anxious modernisers? Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.
Profit and Loss on the 'Champs-Élysées' of a Syrian Refugee Camp
Inside Za’atari, a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan, a nimble micro-economy worth about $12.7 million per month, hosts a growing number of shops selling fashion and accessories. BoF reports.
A Silver Lining to Australia's Fashion Crisis?
Under pressure from international competition, unaffordable real estate and manufacturing woes, Australia’s fashion industry is facing a crisis. But there are signs of hope amidst the gloom.
5 Stereotypes About Chinese Luxury Consumers Debunked
As China’s consumer revolution advances, there are still a slew of misconceptions about shoppers in the world’s largest luxury market.
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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.