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Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open

This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open

This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.

China

Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 61 Percent

Heavy spending in new areas has helped spur growth at the expense of profit margins as Alibaba reduces its reliance on a core e-commerce business facing increased competition from JD.com and Pinduoduo.


Financial Markets

Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury

Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.

Financial Markets

Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury

Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.


Luxury

Global Luxury Brands Again Chase China's Young, Rich and Spendthrift

To capture the rapidly growing millennial market, global names from Prada to Hermès are moving further afield from China's first-tier cities.

Luxury

Global Luxury Brands Again Chase China's Young, Rich and Spendthrift

To capture the rapidly growing millennial market, global names from Prada to Hermès are moving further afield from China's first-tier cities.


Financial Markets

Nordstrom Avoids Department-Store Carnage as Sales Accelerate

The Seattle-based chain posted a 23 percent gain in e-commerce sales and 4 percent uptick in same-store sales overall in its latest earnings report.

Financial Markets

Nordstrom Avoids Department-Store Carnage as Sales Accelerate

The Seattle-based chain posted a 23 percent gain in e-commerce sales and 4 percent uptick in same-store sales overall in its latest earnings report.


Financial Markets

J.C. Penney's Shares Tumble

The company's shares lost a quarter of their value after the company posted lower-than-expected quarterly results.

Financial Markets

J.C. Penney's Shares Tumble

The company's shares lost a quarter of their value after the company posted lower-than-expected quarterly results.


Luxury

Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales

The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?

Luxury

Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales

The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?


Retail

Macy's Posts Same-Store Sales Growth

The department store chain reported a surprise rise in quarterly same-store sales, topping estimates for the third straight quarter.

Retail

Macy's Posts Same-Store Sales Growth

The department store chain reported a surprise rise in quarterly same-store sales, topping estimates for the third straight quarter.


News & Analysis

India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism

The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.

News & Analysis

India Reviews E-Commerce Policy Draft After Criticism

The draft underscored India’s intent to examine every aspect of e-commerce regulation from data localisation to antitrust rules, tightening restrictions on global giants like Amazon and Google.


News & Analysis

The Clunky, Ugly Dad Shoe Gives Sneaker Makers a Swift Kick

With more shoppers turning toward chunky, high-fashion sneakers from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, athletic-shoe makers are jumping on the bandwagon as fast as they can.

News & Analysis

The Clunky, Ugly Dad Shoe Gives Sneaker Makers a Swift Kick

With more shoppers turning toward chunky, high-fashion sneakers from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, athletic-shoe makers are jumping on the bandwagon as fast as they can.