Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, but Profit Disappoints as Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.
What’s Working for Independent Menswear Retailers
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
What’s Working for Independent Menswear Retailers
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
ShopMy Might Be Bringing Affiliate Links Into Your Group Chats
ShopMy, fashion’s favoured affiliate marketing platform, lets shoppers make money off their friends.
ShopMy Might Be Bringing Affiliate Links Into Your Group Chats
ShopMy, fashion’s favoured affiliate marketing platform, lets shoppers make money off their friends.
Mall Brands Take the Stage as Abercrombie and Gap Report Earnings
Financial updates from the two retailers will show how well recent momentum is holding up as the mid-market apparel sector heads into the back-to-school season.
Mall Brands Take the Stage as Abercrombie and Gap Report Earnings
Financial updates from the two retailers will show how well recent momentum is holding up as the mid-market apparel sector heads into the back-to-school season.
Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?
The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?
Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?
The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?
Everyone Is Fighting for Affiliate Commissions. Who Deserves Them?
A new investigation accusing ShopMy of instructing retail partners to prioritise its referrals and cancel commissions to other platforms underscores the growing competition in affiliate marketing — and raises questions about long-accepted practices in the fast-growing space.
Everyone Is Fighting for Affiliate Commissions. Who Deserves Them?
A new investigation accusing ShopMy of instructing retail partners to prioritise its referrals and cancel commissions to other platforms underscores the growing competition in affiliate marketing — and raises questions about long-accepted practices in the fast-growing space.
Opinion: The ‘Target Run’ Is Making a Comeback
New CEO Michael Fiddelke’s turnaround initiatives seem to be paying off, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: The ‘Target Run’ Is Making a Comeback
New CEO Michael Fiddelke’s turnaround initiatives seem to be paying off, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way
Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.
How to Launch New Categories Without Losing Your Way
Expanding into new products can drive massive growth — or completely ruin a brand. Here is how industry leaders at Canada Goose, Drunk Elephant and Havaianas navigate the high-stakes business of category expansion, avoid dilution and pinpoint the right time for their biggest launches.
Foot Locker and Nike Introduce New Store Created With Community Leaders
The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.
Foot Locker and Nike Introduce New Store Created With Community Leaders
The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.
US Retail Sales Post First Decline in Nine Months in July
Retail sales dropped 0.6 percent last month after an unrevised 0.2 percent gain in June, but receipts at clothing stores rebounded 1.9 percent, likely boosted by back-to-school shopping.
US Retail Sales Post First Decline in Nine Months in July
Retail sales dropped 0.6 percent last month after an unrevised 0.2 percent gain in June, but receipts at clothing stores rebounded 1.9 percent, likely boosted by back-to-school shopping.
What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks
Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.
What’s Behind the Big Swings in Fashion Stocks
Several fashion and sportswear companies have seen their share prices rise or fall dramatically in recent weeks — sometimes their most on record — despite relatively minor deviations from investors’ expectations. The volatility could stick around.
Harvey Nichols Acquired by Frasers Group in Pre-Pack Administration Deal
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the upmarket department store chain out of administration after it warned it could run out of money without new funding.
Harvey Nichols Acquired by Frasers Group in Pre-Pack Administration Deal
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought the upmarket department store chain out of administration after it warned it could run out of money without new funding.
Shein’s Slowing Growth Tests Investor Appetite Ahead of Hong Kong IPO
The ultra-fast-fashion giant continues to field questions over its slowing growth and rising costs, even after trimming its expected IPO valuation by over $50 billion.
Shein’s Slowing Growth Tests Investor Appetite Ahead of Hong Kong IPO
The ultra-fast-fashion giant continues to field questions over its slowing growth and rising costs, even after trimming its expected IPO valuation by over $50 billion.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.
Shein’s Value Down $5 Billion, Among HK’s Worst Post-IPO Weeks
Shein’s sliding market value reflects investor concerns over the fast-fashion retailer’s growth outlook.
Lululemon Cuts Annual Revenue, Profit Outlook Again a Week Before New CEO Takes Over
Shares of the Vancouver-based apparel brand, which have declined nearly 69 percent in 2025, tumbled about 18 percent in extended trading.
Victoria’s Secret Shares Fall on Slowing Sales Growth
Shares in the lingerie maker tumbled in premarket trading on Thursday after it boosted guidance but showed a slower pace of growth.
France Targets Shein and Temu With Fast-Fashion Fines
The penalties are part of a law passed in June that targets the extreme end of fast fashion and aims to address environmental concerns from overproduction.
Shein Prices Hong Kong IPO Below Top End of Range, Raises $1.74 Billion
Existing investors in the fast-fashion giant who participated in the offer include billionaire Michael Bloomberg's family office Willett Advisors, French billionaire entrepreneur and investor Xavier Niel and Microsoft Corp.