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How One Canadian Boutique Is Trying to Beat the Retail Slump

As competitors shut down locations and slash costs, the women’s clothing retailer Aritzia is pursuing an alternate strategy.

Retail

How One Canadian Boutique Is Trying to Beat the Retail Slump

As competitors shut down locations and slash costs, the women’s clothing retailer Aritzia is pursuing an alternate strategy.


Retail

Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Financing Plans With Wells Fargo

The chain is negotiating the terms of a debtor-in-possession loan that would finance operations while Barneys works out a deal in court with landlords and lenders, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Retail

Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Financing Plans With Wells Fargo

The chain is negotiating the terms of a debtor-in-possession loan that would finance operations while Barneys works out a deal in court with landlords and lenders, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


China

Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business

With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?

China

Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business

With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?


Retail

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.

Retail

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.


Retail

Sephora Sales Pick Up Amidst J.C. Penney Rumours

LVMH stated that the partnership between the two brands was favourable for business.

Retail

Sephora Sales Pick Up Amidst J.C. Penney Rumours

LVMH stated that the partnership between the two brands was favourable for business.


News & Analysis

Shopify Nips at Amazon With Hassle-Free Shipping for Small Firms

When Shopify said last month that it was moving into the fulfilment business, shares spiked and analysts began talking about it as a potential competitor to Amazon.

News & Analysis

Shopify Nips at Amazon With Hassle-Free Shipping for Small Firms

When Shopify said last month that it was moving into the fulfilment business, shares spiked and analysts began talking about it as a potential competitor to Amazon.


Retail

Catalyst Capital Seeks $114M Hudson's Bay Stake

The Private Equity firm offered to buy up to 14.85 million shares of the retail group in a bid to oppose Executive Chairman Richard Baker's plans to take the company private.

Retail

Catalyst Capital Seeks $114M Hudson's Bay Stake

The Private Equity firm offered to buy up to 14.85 million shares of the retail group in a bid to oppose Executive Chairman Richard Baker's plans to take the company private.


Marketing

Luxury Brands Are Taking Over the Street Art Scene

Music and sportswear companies have been buying graffiti ads for several years. From Gucci to Louboutin, now, the luxury industry is getting in on the act.

Marketing

Luxury Brands Are Taking Over the Street Art Scene

Music and sportswear companies have been buying graffiti ads for several years. From Gucci to Louboutin, now, the luxury industry is getting in on the act.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long

Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long

Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.


Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?

Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?