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How 2020 Changed the World’s Biggest Fashion Market

From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.

China

How 2020 Changed the World’s Biggest Fashion Market

From Covid-19 to trade tensions, read about the forces that shaped China’s fashion, beauty and luxury sectors over the past 12 months and what to expect in 2021.


Global Markets

Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail

Mike Hu, the executive who manages relationships with luxury brands like Burberry, Versace and Cartier for Alibaba-owned Tmall, says the e-commerce giant will employ a new ‘three-dimensional model’ of retail.

Global Markets

Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail

Mike Hu, the executive who manages relationships with luxury brands like Burberry, Versace and Cartier for Alibaba-owned Tmall, says the e-commerce giant will employ a new ‘three-dimensional model’ of retail.


Technology

Is Big Tech a Threat to Fashion?

Major technology platforms enable fashion brands to connect with vast audiences of consumers. But that access comes at a price.

Technology

Is Big Tech a Threat to Fashion?

Major technology platforms enable fashion brands to connect with vast audiences of consumers. But that access comes at a price.


Retail

VOICES 2020: Retail in the Roaring ’20s

Futurist Doug Stephens, Farfetch chief executive José Neves, investor David Bell and others discuss the future of retail and how the pandemic will shape this next era of commerce.

Retail

VOICES 2020: Retail in the Roaring ’20s

Futurist Doug Stephens, Farfetch chief executive José Neves, investor David Bell and others discuss the future of retail and how the pandemic will shape this next era of commerce.


Retail

Farfetch and Alibaba Open Up About Their Mega-Deal with Richemont

Speaking on the $1.15 billion mega-deal between Farfetch, Alibaba and Richemont for the first time at VOICES 2020, José Neves and J. Michael Evans laid out their vision for the year ahead.

Retail

Farfetch and Alibaba Open Up About Their Mega-Deal with Richemont

Speaking on the $1.15 billion mega-deal between Farfetch, Alibaba and Richemont for the first time at VOICES 2020, José Neves and J. Michael Evans laid out their vision for the year ahead.


Luxury

Is the Future of Luxury E-Commerce Big or Small?

Soon after Farfetch stock surged on the back of its Alibaba mega-deal, mid-sized Mytheresa quietly submitted paperwork for a proposed IPO. Can niche players compete with the heft of online luxury leaders in a crowded market?

Luxury

Is the Future of Luxury E-Commerce Big or Small?

Soon after Farfetch stock surged on the back of its Alibaba mega-deal, mid-sized Mytheresa quietly submitted paperwork for a proposed IPO. Can niche players compete with the heft of online luxury leaders in a crowded market?


Retail

The Future of Buying

As the pandemic reshapes the retail landscape, the role of buyers is changing too.

Retail

The Future of Buying

As the pandemic reshapes the retail landscape, the role of buyers is changing too.


Luxury

Richemont Needs a Transformational Move

For years, the Swiss luxury group has lagged rivals in fashion and tech, and now finds its dominance in hard luxury under threat. What is chairman Johann Rupert’s end game?

Luxury

Richemont Needs a Transformational Move

For years, the Swiss luxury group has lagged rivals in fashion and tech, and now finds its dominance in hard luxury under threat. What is chairman Johann Rupert’s end game?


Financial Markets

Fashion Is Set for an M&A Frenzy in 2021

With a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon, rare pandemic-era deals like VF Corp’s acquisition of Supreme and the Alibaba-Richemont-Farfetch alliance could give way to a surge in M&A activity in 2021 as a rebound takes hold.

Financial Markets

Fashion Is Set for an M&A Frenzy in 2021

With a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon, rare pandemic-era deals like VF Corp’s acquisition of Supreme and the Alibaba-Richemont-Farfetch alliance could give way to a surge in M&A activity in 2021 as a rebound takes hold.


Technology

Why Is Everyone Betting on Farfetch?

The marketplace-turned-platform has emerged, finally, as the clear leader in the race to win luxury’s online shopper, with a path to profitability. What changed?

Technology

Why Is Everyone Betting on Farfetch?

The marketplace-turned-platform has emerged, finally, as the clear leader in the race to win luxury’s online shopper, with a path to profitability. What changed?