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Kate Spade New York is an American luxury fashion house. The womenswear brand was founded by Andy and Kate Spade in New York in 1993 and was bought by parent company Tapestry in 2017.

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News & Analysis

The Art of Renaming a Business

Corporate name changes are not uncommon and can signal a new era for a company, but what’s the recipe for success?

News & Analysis

The Art of Renaming a Business

Corporate name changes are not uncommon and can signal a new era for a company, but what’s the recipe for success?


Retail

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet

Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.

Retail

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet

Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.


Luxury

Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?

Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?

Luxury

Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?

Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Upgraded as Wells Fargo Predicts Comeback for Brand

Kate Spade & Co. was upgraded by Wells Fargo & Co. analyst Ike Boruchow, who sees the handbag maker’s sales and profit margins improving in the second half of the year.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Upgraded as Wells Fargo Predicts Comeback for Brand

Kate Spade & Co. was upgraded by Wells Fargo & Co. analyst Ike Boruchow, who sees the handbag maker’s sales and profit margins improving in the second half of the year.


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Sales Gets Boost from North America Demand

Kate Spade & Co's sales at established stores in the first quarter handily beat analysts' estimates due to higher demand in North America.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Sales Gets Boost from North America Demand

Kate Spade & Co's sales at established stores in the first quarter handily beat analysts' estimates due to higher demand in North America.


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Founders Talk New Accessories Brand

Kate Spade founders Kate Valentine and Andy Spade talk to BoF about their decision to launch new accessories line Frances Valentine, what’s different this time around and the dynamics of a 30-year-long personal and professional partnership.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Founders Talk New Accessories Brand

Kate Spade founders Kate Valentine and Andy Spade talk to BoF about their decision to launch new accessories line Frances Valentine, what’s different this time around and the dynamics of a 30-year-long personal and professional partnership.


Financial Markets

Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?

Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?

Financial Markets

Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?

Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Misses Street 2Q Forecasts

Kate Spade & Co. on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $8.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Misses Street 2Q Forecasts

Kate Spade & Co. on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $8.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.


News & Analysis

Kate Spade Rises as Cleveland Research Recommends Buying Shares

Kate Spade & Co. rose the most in five months after an analyst at Cleveland Research Co. recommended buying the shares because of the brand’s growth potential.

News & Analysis

Kate Spade Rises as Cleveland Research Recommends Buying Shares

Kate Spade & Co. rose the most in five months after an analyst at Cleveland Research Co. recommended buying the shares because of the brand’s growth potential.


Financial Markets

Kate Spade Reports 1Q Loss

Kate Spade & Co. on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $55.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

Financial Markets

Kate Spade Reports 1Q Loss

Kate Spade & Co. on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $55.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.