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The Business of Fashion

Retail

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

Lululemon Closes Menswear-Only Stores

Despite plans to more than double its men’s business in the next five years, the athleticwear company has quietly closed its men’s standalone stores in New York City and Toronto.

Mulberry Hurt by House of Fraser Collapse

The British luxury bag maker swung to an annual loss as it took a £3 million ($3.77 million) hit from the collapse of department store group House of Fraser.

Investor Calls Hudson's Bay Chairman's Offer 'Inadequate'

The shareholder called on the Canadian department store operator to explore strategic alternatives and hire an independent investment bank to evaluate the value of its real estate and retail banners.

H&M Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Quarter

The fast-fashion label has struggled in recent years as its clothes fell out of favour with shoppers and amid heavy investments in online platforms.

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.

Tips for Spotting a US Recession Before It Becomes Official

Recession fears ebbed Friday as solid retail sales suggested consumer spending remains healthy, but investors still expect a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in July after other recent figures showed slower job gains and low inflation.

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

Hudson's Bay Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor said earlier this week it was evaluating a $1.3 billion go-private cash offer from its executive chairman and other shareholders.

Arcadia Rescue Deepens UK Landlords’ Retail Crisis

Faced with the choice of accepting rent cuts or hunting for new retailers to fill hundreds of stores, UK mall owners are swallowing their medicine.

Lululemon Beats Quarterly Estimates and Raises Full-Year Forecast

Lululemon's total comparable sales, a key indicator for the company's business, rose 14%, while analysts on average had expected a rise of 11.6%.

Landlords Vote to Approve Rescue Plan for Topshop Owner Arcadia

Billionaire Sir Philip Green’s fashion chains including Topshop have averted collapse after landlords voted in favour of a rescue deal to reduce rents and close stores.

Philip Green’s Empire Hangs on Landlords’ Vote

Creditors to the billionaire's Arcadia Group will meet in London to vote on proposals to cut rents and close stores in order to ensure its survival.

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