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Beauty

Coty Shares Rise as It Looks to Offload Brands

The beauty and fragrance group plans to sell its business unit, which houses brands such as Wella, Clairol and OPI, as part of an ongoing streamlining plan.

Beauty

Coty Shares Rise as It Looks to Offload Brands

The beauty and fragrance group plans to sell its business unit, which houses brands such as Wella, Clairol and OPI, as part of an ongoing streamlining plan.


Financial Markets

Hudson’s Bay to Go Private at $1.45 Billion Valuation

The bid comes as investors hope to reinvigorate the fading 349-year-old department-store chain.

Financial Markets

Hudson’s Bay to Go Private at $1.45 Billion Valuation

The bid comes as investors hope to reinvigorate the fading 349-year-old department-store chain.


Retail

Nordstrom Needs New York. Does New York Need Nordstrom?

Nordstrom's massive new women's store, its first in Manhattan, is a big bet on the future of department stores even as some of its rivals are in retreat. But the Seattle-based chain isn't entering the city blind.

Retail

Nordstrom Needs New York. Does New York Need Nordstrom?

Nordstrom's massive new women's store, its first in Manhattan, is a big bet on the future of department stores even as some of its rivals are in retreat. But the Seattle-based chain isn't entering the city blind.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Suspends TV Ad Accused of Mocking Korean Sex Slaves

The commercial has been withdrawn from Uniqlo’s Youtube account and television networks.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Suspends TV Ad Accused of Mocking Korean Sex Slaves

The commercial has been withdrawn from Uniqlo’s Youtube account and television networks.


News & Analysis

London’s Young Designers Face Brexit

Just two weeks before the United Kingdom is set to break with the European Union, BoF talks to London’s young designers about their hopes, fears and plans.

News & Analysis

London’s Young Designers Face Brexit

Just two weeks before the United Kingdom is set to break with the European Union, BoF talks to London’s young designers about their hopes, fears and plans.


Retail

Under Armour Now Makes Spacesuits. Is That Good Business?

The US-based sportswear brand has partnered with Virgin Group on a new collection of spacesuits.

Retail

Under Armour Now Makes Spacesuits. Is That Good Business?

The US-based sportswear brand has partnered with Virgin Group on a new collection of spacesuits.


China

Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai

Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?

China

Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai

Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?


Luxury

Dior Apologises to China Over Map Excluding Taiwan

The French luxury brand apologised after a an online video clip showed a student questioning the map at a recruitment event in China.

Luxury

Dior Apologises to China Over Map Excluding Taiwan

The French luxury brand apologised after a an online video clip showed a student questioning the map at a recruitment event in China.


Retail

Report: Barneys Nears Bankruptcy Deal With Authentic Brands Group

After filing for bankruptcy earlier this summer, the luxury department-store chain closes in on a $270 million deal, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Retail

Report: Barneys Nears Bankruptcy Deal With Authentic Brands Group

After filing for bankruptcy earlier this summer, the luxury department-store chain closes in on a $270 million deal, according to sources familiar with the matter.


Retail

The Business of Saving Barneys

Reviving the upscale department store chain will take more than a Kith-like remake.

Retail

The Business of Saving Barneys

Reviving the upscale department store chain will take more than a Kith-like remake.