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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is an American fashion brand, founded by the designer Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. The company produces apparel, accessories, footwear and home collections, with lines including Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

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Fashion Week

America Needs to Rethink Its Role in Fashion

The most interesting businesses and brands coming out of the US have little to do with the traditional system.

Fashion Week

America Needs to Rethink Its Role in Fashion

The most interesting businesses and brands coming out of the US have little to do with the traditional system.


Retail

How Bad Is China's Economic Slowdown? It Depends What You Sell

Dozens of companies have sounded the alarm about weakening demand, with some reporting unexpected declines in fourth-quarter sales or issuing profit warnings.

Retail

How Bad Is China's Economic Slowdown? It Depends What You Sell

Dozens of companies have sounded the alarm about weakening demand, with some reporting unexpected declines in fourth-quarter sales or issuing profit warnings.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren’s Plan to Lure Younger Shoppers: Hype

The company increased its marketing investment 18 percent in fiscal 2019 compared to the year prior, investing in tactics straight from the 'hypebeast' playbook.

News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren’s Plan to Lure Younger Shoppers: Hype

The company increased its marketing investment 18 percent in fiscal 2019 compared to the year prior, investing in tactics straight from the 'hypebeast' playbook.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.


Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.

News & Analysis

5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results

The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.


Luxury

$50 for a Rimowa Look-a-Like: Innovation or Infringement?

A new wave of platforms are using low prices, minimalist storefronts and, allegedly, the manufacturers of genuine luxury goods to sell unbranded products to China’s value-hungry consumers.

Luxury

$50 for a Rimowa Look-a-Like: Innovation or Infringement?

A new wave of platforms are using low prices, minimalist storefronts and, allegedly, the manufacturers of genuine luxury goods to sell unbranded products to China’s value-hungry consumers.


Retail

Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew

Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.

Retail

Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew

Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.


News & Analysis

The Streetwear Generation Turns to Tennis

The once predominantly white country club sport is being reconfigured for a new generation of multi-ethnic, streetwear-savvy millennials, creating new opportunities for fashion brands.

News & Analysis

The Streetwear Generation Turns to Tennis

The once predominantly white country club sport is being reconfigured for a new generation of multi-ethnic, streetwear-savvy millennials, creating new opportunities for fashion brands.


Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.

Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.