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The Billionaire Who Backed Michael Kors Is Investing in Influencer Arielle Charnas

Charnas, whose licensing deal with Nordstrom is ending, has raised $10 million from Silas Chou and other investors to start a lifestyle brand headed by Naadam co-founder Matt Scanlan.

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The Billionaire Who Backed Michael Kors Is Investing in Influencer Arielle Charnas

Charnas, whose licensing deal with Nordstrom is ending, has raised $10 million from Silas Chou and other investors to start a lifestyle brand headed by Naadam co-founder Matt Scanlan.


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Pandora Turns to Harry Potter in Bid to Relaunch Brand

Following poor results in key markets and waning favour from investors, the danish jewellery company has signed a contract with film production company Warner Bros. as part of its two-year restructuring plan.

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Pandora Turns to Harry Potter in Bid to Relaunch Brand

Following poor results in key markets and waning favour from investors, the danish jewellery company has signed a contract with film production company Warner Bros. as part of its two-year restructuring plan.


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Macy’s Tanks After Forecast Cut, Signaling Department-Store Woes

The department store's shares fell by 15% in New York on Wednesday, amid sales slide following rising competition by e-commerce rivals.

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Macy’s Tanks After Forecast Cut, Signaling Department-Store Woes

The department store's shares fell by 15% in New York on Wednesday, amid sales slide following rising competition by e-commerce rivals.


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Australian Wool Prices a Casualty in US-China Trade War

Australia, which controls 90 percent of global fine-wool exports, is seeing wool grade prices fall by 7 percent over Sino-US trade war.

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Australian Wool Prices a Casualty in US-China Trade War

Australia, which controls 90 percent of global fine-wool exports, is seeing wool grade prices fall by 7 percent over Sino-US trade war.


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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.


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China’s Online Army Shows Foreign Brands Who’s in Charge

Global luxury brands are at risk of losing Chinese consumers, who account for at least a third of current luxury sales and two-thirds of the industry’s growth.

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China’s Online Army Shows Foreign Brands Who’s in Charge

Global luxury brands are at risk of losing Chinese consumers, who account for at least a third of current luxury sales and two-thirds of the industry’s growth.


Financial Markets

After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.

Financial Markets

After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.


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North America Luxury Stocks Drop as Hong Kong Protests Mount

The protests, which have continued for 10 straight weekends, are disrupting retail businesses, travel and gaming.

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North America Luxury Stocks Drop as Hong Kong Protests Mount

The protests, which have continued for 10 straight weekends, are disrupting retail businesses, travel and gaming.


Luxury

Versace, Coach and Givenchy Have Angered China's Netizens. Who's Next?

Brands have issued apologies and lost celebrity ambassadors like supermodel Liu Wen after products were discovered listing Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries, angering nationalist Chinese consumers amidst political unrest in Hong Kong and a trade war with the US.

Luxury

Versace, Coach and Givenchy Have Angered China's Netizens. Who's Next?

Brands have issued apologies and lost celebrity ambassadors like supermodel Liu Wen after products were discovered listing Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as separate countries, angering nationalist Chinese consumers amidst political unrest in Hong Kong and a trade war with the US.


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BlackRock Buys $875 Million Stake in Authentic Brands Group

The company's private equity vehicle struck its first deal, backing a company that manages brands including Juicy Couture, active-wear maker Spyder and leather-goods provider Frye Co.

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BlackRock Buys $875 Million Stake in Authentic Brands Group

The company's private equity vehicle struck its first deal, backing a company that manages brands including Juicy Couture, active-wear maker Spyder and leather-goods provider Frye Co.