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Retail

Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Cuts Full-Year Outlook

For the full year through August, the retail group forecast an operating profit 10 billion yen below its previous estimate.

Retail

Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Cuts Full-Year Outlook

For the full year through August, the retail group forecast an operating profit 10 billion yen below its previous estimate.


Luxury

Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's

Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.

Luxury

Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's

Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.


Financial Markets

Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses

The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.

Financial Markets

Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses

The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.


China

What Does a Tax Cut Reveal About China’s Luxury Climate? A Lot.

Repatriation of spending is good news for brands with a strong network in China, but any boost to the luxury market could come too late for others. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

What Does a Tax Cut Reveal About China’s Luxury Climate? A Lot.

Repatriation of spending is good news for brands with a strong network in China, but any boost to the luxury market could come too late for others. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Workplace & Talent

Getting My Job in Fashion: Browns

BoF uncovers the real stories behind securing a job in fashion today. This week, BoF meets Catriona Macleod, part of the accessories buying team at the luxury London-based retailer.

Workplace & Talent

Getting My Job in Fashion: Browns

BoF uncovers the real stories behind securing a job in fashion today. This week, BoF meets Catriona Macleod, part of the accessories buying team at the luxury London-based retailer.


Financial Markets

Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO

In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.

Financial Markets

Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO

In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.


News & Analysis

Max Vallot: 'Antiquated Legacy Brands Are Giving Way to Purpose-Driven Companies'

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Max Vallot, co-founder of District Vision.

News & Analysis

Max Vallot: 'Antiquated Legacy Brands Are Giving Way to Purpose-Driven Companies'

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Max Vallot, co-founder of District Vision.


Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.


China

Global Brands Have a Design Disconnect with China’s Youth

Shanghai Fashion Week exposed a subtle but unshakable aesthetic gap between local designers and global fashion brands, suggesting that the latter need to do better range planning to satiate demand in China. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Global Brands Have a Design Disconnect with China’s Youth

Shanghai Fashion Week exposed a subtle but unshakable aesthetic gap between local designers and global fashion brands, suggesting that the latter need to do better range planning to satiate demand in China. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


News & Analysis

Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.

News & Analysis

Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.