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The Business of Fashion

Retail

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

Strong Sales Lift Shares in Boohoo

Online retailers like Boohoo, which currently has shares at an all-time high, are growing fast — often at the expense of traditional shopping outlets and big-name retailers on the high street.

American Eagle Shares Slump After Sluggish Sales Renew Apparel Pessimism

Same-store sales at the retailer rose only 2 percent, falling short of analyst expectations and sending shares down as much as 14 percent in New York

Retailer Quiz Sees Trading Conditions Remaining Difficult

The update follows the company's annual results that showed pretax profit collapsed to just $245,540 from £8.5 million a year earlier.

M&S to Be Relegated From FTSE 100 for the First Time

The 135-year-old high-street retailer has been in the blue-chip index since its launch in 1984 but has lost investors' faith after a decade of failed reinventions and three years of profit falls.

Philip Green Loses Top Lieutenants from Arcadia Retail Empire

The departures came shortly before reports that Green is preparing to separate the group’s brands, which include Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge, in preparation to sell some off.

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky

'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.

Billionaire Uniqlo Founder Wants a Woman to Succeed Him as CEO

'The job is more suitable for a woman,' Yanai, the chief executive officer behind clothing giant Uniqlo, said in an interview.

Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down After Less Than 18 Months

The luxury retailer is in the process of naming a successor, but Orvos will remain at the company until October 11.

New Jersey’s ‘Dream’ Mall: 40 Million People and a Traffic Nightmare

The owners behind the 3 million-square-foot shopping and entertainment complex hope to beat the United States' dire retail outlook with its unique offering and relative proximity to Manhattan.

Every Designer Dreams of Building a Direct-to-Consumer Brand. Todd Snyder Actually Did It.

Countless labels see e-commerce as an alternative to faltering department stores. Here’s how the ex-J.Crew designer built a fashion brand for the digital age.

Zara Denies Rumours Stores Closed Due to Hong Kong Protests

The statement from the fast-fashion retailer comes as multinational businesses are increasingly ensnared in the volatility of Hong Kong's situation.

M&S Shares Drop as It Faces Relegation from FTSE 100

The 135-year-old retailer's shares have lost about 40 percent of their value since January 2018 due to tough competition — particularly online — in the food and clothing space.

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