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Designer, Michael Kors

The designer and previous Project Runway personality infused his once-bankrupt brand with a clean, sporty glamour and took the company public in 2011.

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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.


Retail

Michael Kors CEO Vows to End Retail Rollout

Michael Kors, the handbag seller, faces the age-old retail question: can you have too many stores? It thinks it has the answer.

Retail

Michael Kors CEO Vows to End Retail Rollout

Michael Kors, the handbag seller, faces the age-old retail question: can you have too many stores? It thinks it has the answer.


Financial Markets

Michael Kors Profit Tops Estimates as New Stores Boost Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. posted second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as new stores boosted sales.

Financial Markets

Michael Kors Profit Tops Estimates as New Stores Boost Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. posted second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as new stores boosted sales.


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”).


News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.


Marketing

Brazil’s Soap Stars Stir Passion for Fashion Brands

Love them or loathe them, Brazilian telenovelas are one of Latin America’s biggest marketing opportunities.

Marketing

Brazil’s Soap Stars Stir Passion for Fashion Brands

Love them or loathe them, Brazilian telenovelas are one of Latin America’s biggest marketing opportunities.


Retail

Don’t Let Wal-Mart Fool You, US Investors Still Love Consumers

The sight of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falling earlier this month by the most since 1988 sent shock waves through stock markets. But that doesn’t mean investors are souring on US consumers.

Retail

Don’t Let Wal-Mart Fool You, US Investors Still Love Consumers

The sight of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falling earlier this month by the most since 1988 sent shock waves through stock markets. But that doesn’t mean investors are souring on US consumers.


News & Analysis

The Rise of the Chief People Officer

As an increasing number of fashion companies appoint their first chief people officer, BoF asks, is the CPO a key business hire, or a HR rebrand too far?

News & Analysis

The Rise of the Chief People Officer

As an increasing number of fashion companies appoint their first chief people officer, BoF asks, is the CPO a key business hire, or a HR rebrand too far?


Financial Markets

Prada Should Be Prada

Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?

Financial Markets

Prada Should Be Prada

Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?


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