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Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.

Retail

Alibaba and Tencent Set to Defy China Slowdown

With market values of more than $300 billion each, Alibaba and Tencent are now their nation’s biggest companies, underscoring the rise of the new economy as traditional industry sputters.


Retail

A Wall Street Dealmaker's All-In Bet on Retail

At at time when the long, slow death of retail is accelerating, private equity investor Stefan Kaluzny runs the risk of staking his $3.5 billion firm to an industry that might just be doomed to fail.

Retail

A Wall Street Dealmaker's All-In Bet on Retail

At at time when the long, slow death of retail is accelerating, private equity investor Stefan Kaluzny runs the risk of staking his $3.5 billion firm to an industry that might just be doomed to fail.


Sustainability

At Copenhagen Summit, Turning Sustainability Commitments Into Action

BoF reports from the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, where founder Eva Kruse is trying to turn a hub for conversation into a genuine catalyst for action.

Sustainability

At Copenhagen Summit, Turning Sustainability Commitments Into Action

BoF reports from the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, where founder Eva Kruse is trying to turn a hub for conversation into a genuine catalyst for action.


Luxury

The New Retail

This week, LVMH confirmed the launch of 24 Sèvres, its long-awaited return to multi-brand e-commerce. But the once-distinct worlds of online and offline retail are converging, giving birth to a new retail reality.

Luxury

The New Retail

This week, LVMH confirmed the launch of 24 Sèvres, its long-awaited return to multi-brand e-commerce. But the once-distinct worlds of online and offline retail are converging, giving birth to a new retail reality.


Retail

Sinking Department Store Sales Herald 'Do-More-With-Less' Era

With consumers increasingly fleeing department stores for Amazon.com Inc. and specialty shops, the former stewards of retail are scrambling to adapt.

Retail

Sinking Department Store Sales Herald 'Do-More-With-Less' Era

With consumers increasingly fleeing department stores for Amazon.com Inc. and specialty shops, the former stewards of retail are scrambling to adapt.


Retail

Hudson's Bay Shares Drop on Disappointing Sales

Shares in the department store chain owner fell by more than 6 percent after it reported disappointing quarterly same-store sales figures, hurt by fewer customers shopping in its stores.

Retail

Hudson's Bay Shares Drop on Disappointing Sales

Shares in the department store chain owner fell by more than 6 percent after it reported disappointing quarterly same-store sales figures, hurt by fewer customers shopping in its stores.


Luxury

Tiffany Comes Under Fire For Lack of Diversity on Its Executive Board

The luxury jeweller is facing criticism for the lack of diversity and women on its board, which union group CtW says hinders the company from reacting to trends and reaching millennial shoppers.

Luxury

Tiffany Comes Under Fire For Lack of Diversity on Its Executive Board

The luxury jeweller is facing criticism for the lack of diversity and women on its board, which union group CtW says hinders the company from reacting to trends and reaching millennial shoppers.


Retail

J.C. Penney Joins Fellow Department Stores in Retail Malaise

Same-store sales at J.C. Penney fell by 3.5 percent last quarter, and follow the disappointing results from its rivals Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., as well as upscale players like Nordstrom Inc.

Retail

J.C. Penney Joins Fellow Department Stores in Retail Malaise

Same-store sales at J.C. Penney fell by 3.5 percent last quarter, and follow the disappointing results from its rivals Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., as well as upscale players like Nordstrom Inc.


Retail

Kohl's Profits Helped by Lower Costs, Leaner Inventory

The department store reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower costs and a leaner inventory amid a tough retail environment.

Retail

Kohl's Profits Helped by Lower Costs, Leaner Inventory

The department store reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower costs and a leaner inventory amid a tough retail environment.


Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.

Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch Confirms Deal Talks With Several Parties

The teen clothing retailer confirmed it was in talks with interested buyers, adding it was in preliminary discussions with several parties about a potential transaction.