Mike Ashley’s Frasers Boosts Hugo Boss Stake to Over 30%
After crossing the 30 percent ownership threshold, Frasers is now required to make a mandatory takeover bid under German rules.
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GLP-1’s Fashion Impact Spreads to Britain
Uptake of weight loss drugs is accelerating in the UK, shifting consumers tastes for fashion, beauty and wellness products and denting sales of large sizes. ‘These drugs are reshaping the plus-size fashion market at remarkable speed,’ BeigePlus CEO Hennie Fearnley said.
GLP-1’s Fashion Impact Spreads to Britain
Uptake of weight loss drugs is accelerating in the UK, shifting consumers tastes for fashion, beauty and wellness products and denting sales of large sizes. ‘These drugs are reshaping the plus-size fashion market at remarkable speed,’ BeigePlus CEO Hennie Fearnley said.
The Debrief | Luxury’s New Reality
As luxury shoppers push back against relentless price hikes and uninspiring boutique environments, BoF's Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams break down why emotional connection has overtaken heritage as the primary driver of high-end shopping.
The Debrief | Luxury’s New Reality
As luxury shoppers push back against relentless price hikes and uninspiring boutique environments, BoF's Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams break down why emotional connection has overtaken heritage as the primary driver of high-end shopping.
Americana Sells. Why Are Brands Afraid of Celebrating America?
The resurgence of Americana has fuelled growth for brands like Ralph Lauren, but America’s 250th anniversary is exposing how difficult it has become to separate national identity from politics.
Americana Sells. Why Are Brands Afraid of Celebrating America?
The resurgence of Americana has fuelled growth for brands like Ralph Lauren, but America’s 250th anniversary is exposing how difficult it has become to separate national identity from politics.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
What France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Law Means for Shein
The new legislation introduces advertising restrictions and financial penalties aimed squarely at ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu while largely sparing European players such as Zara and H&M.
How to Sell Americana in 2026
As demand for classic American styles — from cowboy boots to Ivy League prep — booms in the US and abroad, the nation’s 250th anniversary marks a shift in how brands can position themselves in relation to America itself.
How to Sell Americana in 2026
As demand for classic American styles — from cowboy boots to Ivy League prep — booms in the US and abroad, the nation’s 250th anniversary marks a shift in how brands can position themselves in relation to America itself.
Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals
In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.
Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals
In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.
Saks, Exiting Bankruptcy, Bets on High-End Luxury to Revive Sales
The American department store conglomerate now faces its next battle: winning back customers in a strained luxury market and avoiding ending up back in court.
Saks, Exiting Bankruptcy, Bets on High-End Luxury to Revive Sales
The American department store conglomerate now faces its next battle: winning back customers in a strained luxury market and avoiding ending up back in court.
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
Reformation Files for IPO, Touting 20 Straight Quarters of Double-Digit Growth
The direct-to-consumer pioneer is heading to Wall Street after surpassing $500 million in annual sales, betting investors will embrace a profitable premium fashion brand.
Reformation Files for IPO, Touting 20 Straight Quarters of Double-Digit Growth
The direct-to-consumer pioneer is heading to Wall Street after surpassing $500 million in annual sales, betting investors will embrace a profitable premium fashion brand.
The Debrief | Why Activewear Consumers Are Looking Beyond Lululemon
As growth slows across activewear, brands like Set Active, 437 and Oner Active are gaining momentum with a new generation of consumers. The Debrief examines what's driving their rise and what it means for category leaders Nike and Lululemon.
The Debrief | Why Activewear Consumers Are Looking Beyond Lululemon
As growth slows across activewear, brands like Set Active, 437 and Oner Active are gaining momentum with a new generation of consumers. The Debrief examines what's driving their rise and what it means for category leaders Nike and Lululemon.
Alo Yoga Primed for IPO After Sale of Its T-Shirt Business
The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.
Alo Yoga Primed for IPO After Sale of Its T-Shirt Business
The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.
The ‘Nap Dress’ Propelled Hill House to $110 Million. What’s Next?
Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint.
The ‘Nap Dress’ Propelled Hill House to $110 Million. What’s Next?
Six years after going viral during the pandemic, the New York-based brand is generating profitable double-digit sales growth, rolling out a series of collaborations — the latest with Williams-Sonoma — and expanding its retail footprint.
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Primark Cuts Prices Ahead of Split From AB Foods
The budget fashion chain said it would reduce prices by up to 29 percent across hundreds of products, seeking to improve trading ahead of next year’s spin off.
Fast Retailing’s GU Unveils First Collection by Francesco Risso
GU, a lower-priced counterpart to Uniqlo, is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success.
Exclusive: 10 Years Post-Brexit, UK Wholesale Growth Heavily Trails Global Peers
A decade after the Brexit referendum, Joor transaction data reveals EU retail spend on UK labels has plunged to under 7 percent, while UK retailers’ allocation to European brands has nearly halved.
Dr Martens Reaffirms Outlook on US Wholesale Demand
The British bootmaker cited encouraging wholesale trends in its largest market, the US, as it stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook.
Report: Shein Executive Chairman to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion
Donald Tang, who has acted as the Western representative of secretive Shein founder Sky Xu, will transition to a senior adviser role.
Shein Is Said to Target Up to $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO by August
The ultra-fast-fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday.
Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say
The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.