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Global Companies Take Action After China’s Hong Kong Criticism

Apple is the latest in a list of brands including Versace and Tiffany to face criticism from China over protests in Hong Kong.

China

Global Companies Take Action After China’s Hong Kong Criticism

Apple is the latest in a list of brands including Versace and Tiffany to face criticism from China over protests in Hong Kong.


Retail

Uniqlo Sister Brand Sees 75 Percent Profit Gains

Fast Retailing-owned experimental and stylish brand GU is experiencing significant growth.

Retail

Uniqlo Sister Brand Sees 75 Percent Profit Gains

Fast Retailing-owned experimental and stylish brand GU is experiencing significant growth.


Retail

Levi’s Hit by Weakness in US Wholesale

The denim brand reported a 4 percent drop in third-quarter profit, the first fall since the 165-year-old company went public in March.

Retail

Levi’s Hit by Weakness in US Wholesale

The denim brand reported a 4 percent drop in third-quarter profit, the first fall since the 165-year-old company went public in March.


Global Markets

Japan's Fast Retailing Likely Hit by South Korea Boycott

A diplomatic spat between the two countries has caused sales in South Korea to fall 40 percent year-on-year in July and more in August.

Global Markets

Japan's Fast Retailing Likely Hit by South Korea Boycott

A diplomatic spat between the two countries has caused sales in South Korea to fall 40 percent year-on-year in July and more in August.


Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.

Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.


Beauty

Shiseido Inks $845 Million Deal for Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty company's latest venture is indicative of its attempts to bolster its presence among younger shoppers.

Beauty

Shiseido Inks $845 Million Deal for Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty company's latest venture is indicative of its attempts to bolster its presence among younger shoppers.


China

Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.

China

Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.


Retail

New Study Shows Female British Consumers are not as ‘Woke’ as Their US Counterparts

Responses to offensive product launches are gender- and market-specific, with more women than men expecting immediate action in both the US and UK, according to a recent survey from First Insight. 

Retail

New Study Shows Female British Consumers are not as ‘Woke’ as Their US Counterparts

Responses to offensive product launches are gender- and market-specific, with more women than men expecting immediate action in both the US and UK, according to a recent survey from First Insight. 


China

Vans Competition Pulls Sneaker Brand Into Hong Kong Political Row

A shoe design in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement could land Vans in hot water with Chinese consumers.

China

Vans Competition Pulls Sneaker Brand Into Hong Kong Political Row

A shoe design in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement could land Vans in hot water with Chinese consumers.


China

When Does It Pay to Let Celebrities Hijack the Runway?

The very thing that boosts brand exposure during fashion week could threaten a luxury house’s most valuable asset. Especially in markets like China.

China

When Does It Pay to Let Celebrities Hijack the Runway?

The very thing that boosts brand exposure during fashion week could threaten a luxury house’s most valuable asset. Especially in markets like China.