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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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News & Analysis

Supersize Me: Is There a Plus-Size Opportunity in Men’s Fashion?

The plus-size and menswear sectors have grown rapidly in the last few years — but is there a market for trend-driven plus-size men’s fashion?

News & Analysis

Supersize Me: Is There a Plus-Size Opportunity in Men’s Fashion?

The plus-size and menswear sectors have grown rapidly in the last few years — but is there a market for trend-driven plus-size men’s fashion?


Financial Markets

Macy’s, Kohl’s Tumble After Citigroup Warns of ‘Tough Quarter’

Shares of Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. declined after Citigroup Inc. cut its earnings estimates for the companies, saying the industry is suffering from a sales slowdown and inventory glut.

Financial Markets

Macy’s, Kohl’s Tumble After Citigroup Warns of ‘Tough Quarter’

Shares of Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. declined after Citigroup Inc. cut its earnings estimates for the companies, saying the industry is suffering from a sales slowdown and inventory glut.


Financial Markets

Handbag Industry Tightens Purse Strings to Cope With Slow Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Kate Spade & Co. and Coach Inc. all topped analysts’ earnings estimates for the past quarter after the retailers cut costs and reduced discounts.

Financial Markets

Handbag Industry Tightens Purse Strings to Cope With Slow Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Kate Spade & Co. and Coach Inc. all topped analysts’ earnings estimates for the past quarter after the retailers cut costs and reduced discounts.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates as Restructuring Cuts Costs

Ralph Lauren Corp. posted second-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as its cost-saving reorganisation efforts begin to show results.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates as Restructuring Cuts Costs

Ralph Lauren Corp. posted second-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as its cost-saving reorganisation efforts begin to show results.


Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).

Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer

Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Douglas Hand, Fashion Lawyer

Douglas Hand, fashion lawyer and founding partner at HBA, says "Understanding the industry helps you contextualise legal issues and reach the best result for your client."


Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?

Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | DVF's Horowitz Resigns, John Dixon Named CEO, Tim Noakes Exits Dazed

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model

John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model

John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.


News & Analysis

Gap Slump Deepens on 'Disappointing' September Sales Report

Shares of the Gap continued a six-month slide Friday, falling 7 percent, after a shaky September and the ouster of the creative director for the retailer's Banana Republic stores.

News & Analysis

Gap Slump Deepens on 'Disappointing' September Sales Report

Shares of the Gap continued a six-month slide Friday, falling 7 percent, after a shaky September and the ouster of the creative director for the retailer's Banana Republic stores.