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Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

China's Largest Sportswear Retailer Launches up to $1.2 Billion IPO

Topsports, the Chinese distributor and retail partner of Nike and Adidas, has launched a Hong Kong initial public offering where it will sell about 930 million shares.

Primark Considers Central American Suppliers to Crack US Market

Some analysts believe Primark's combination of value, fashionability and breadth of range, means it could threaten value fashion retailers like Old Navy, American Eagle and Target on their own turf.

M&S Suffers Fresh Blow as Finance Chief Quits

Humphrey Singer will step down after a little more than a year at the retailer, marking another setback for the company as it's demoted from the UK's leading share index.

Can Vetements Survive Without Demna?

This week, Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia exited the subversive luxury streetwear label, raising questions about the future of the brand — and the state of fashion itself.

Tod's Chief Says Turnaround Is Taking Effect

The Italian luxury goods maker has also budgeted for a potential hit from continuing unrest in Hong Kong.

Sports Direct Says Probe Into JD Sports Could Have Impact for Major Brands

The Mike Ashley-owned retailer, which is likely to be a key player in the next phase of the antitrust investigation, has long been irked by major brands favouring rival JD Sports with their best ranges.

Report: J.C. Penney to Prep for Debt Talks Ahead of Holiday Season

The department-store chain is said to be exploring ways to ease its debt burden and give breathing room for the CEO, who has been under pressure to turn the company around.

Hudson's Bay to Close Dutch Stores on December 31

According to the Netherlands workers' union, 1,424 employees have been informed of the company's decision, and added that severance packages were 'respectful.'

Tiffany Plans More China Stores as Tourist Spending Falls

The weak yuan is detering Chinese consumers from spending overseas and they are shifting their luxury buying back home.

Next Blames Warm Weather, Not Brexit, for Slow Trading

Shares in the British retailer fell as much as 5.2 percent on Thursday after the gloomy assessment of its key Autumn/Winter sales so far.

Debenhams Says Rescue Plan on Track After Court Backing

Once the UK's biggest department store chain, Debenhams has been hit by a sharp slowdown in sales, high rents and ballooning debt, plus a power struggle with former shareholder Sports Direct.

Rental Apparel Brings New Wrinkles for Retail Stores

From Bloomingdale's to Gap-owned Banana Republic, more retailers are offering to lend out their clothing for a monthly rental rate.

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