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Businessman & Co-Owner, President, Inter Miami CF

One of the world's most recognisable faces, the retired footballer has collaborated with H&M and posed for Armani, and Belstaff.

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Luxury

Breitling Agrees to Sell to CVC in $870 Million Deal

Breitling is one of the last remaining large independent Swiss watch brands while many others have been acquired by competitors such as Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH and Kering.

Luxury

Breitling Agrees to Sell to CVC in $870 Million Deal

Breitling is one of the last remaining large independent Swiss watch brands while many others have been acquired by competitors such as Swatch Group, Richemont, LVMH and Kering.


News & Analysis

The Fashion Awards Goes Global

The British Fashion Council revamped its annual awards show, aiming for a high-wattage, global-scale ‘mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’

News & Analysis

The Fashion Awards Goes Global

The British Fashion Council revamped its annual awards show, aiming for a high-wattage, global-scale ‘mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’


News & Analysis

Report: Swiss Watchmaker Breitling is Considering a Sale

The most likely suitors are luxury goods companies rather than private equity firms.

News & Analysis

Report: Swiss Watchmaker Breitling is Considering a Sale

The most likely suitors are luxury goods companies rather than private equity firms.


China

Alibaba Singles' Day Sales Pass 2015, But Growth Slows

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Singles' Day sales surged past last year's 91.2 billion yuan ($13.85 billion) total with nearly nine hours left on the clock.

China

Alibaba Singles' Day Sales Pass 2015, But Growth Slows

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Singles' Day sales surged past last year's 91.2 billion yuan ($13.85 billion) total with nearly nine hours left on the clock.


Financial Markets

Alibaba Posts $1 Billion in Sales in 5 Minutes on Singles’ Day

Global retail e-commerce is expected to grow by 24 percent to $1.91 trillion in transactions this year.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Posts $1 Billion in Sales in 5 Minutes on Singles’ Day

Global retail e-commerce is expected to grow by 24 percent to $1.91 trillion in transactions this year.


Retail

Superdry Owner Surges as Label Leaves Retail Rivals Trailing

Retail revenue gained 25 percent whilst wholesale revenue increased 44 percent.

Retail

Superdry Owner Surges as Label Leaves Retail Rivals Trailing

Retail revenue gained 25 percent whilst wholesale revenue increased 44 percent.


Luxury

Gauging China’s Rebound

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.

Luxury

Gauging China’s Rebound

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.


News & Analysis

H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers

A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.

News & Analysis

H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers

A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Adidas Extends China Sports Push in Agreement With Billionaire

Adidas signed an agreement with billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group to help develop soccer and basketball in China, as the German company seeks to capitalise on increasing interest in sports and fitness in the world’s most populous nation.

News & Analysis

Adidas Extends China Sports Push in Agreement With Billionaire

Adidas signed an agreement with billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group to help develop soccer and basketball in China, as the German company seeks to capitalise on increasing interest in sports and fitness in the world’s most populous nation.


Retail

H&M Announces Designer Collaboration with Kenzo

H&M's next designer collaboration will be with French fashion house Kenzo, which will create women's and men's collections as well as accessories.

Retail

H&M Announces Designer Collaboration with Kenzo

H&M's next designer collaboration will be with French fashion house Kenzo, which will create women's and men's collections as well as accessories.


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