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Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?


Fashion Week

Coach Making a Play For the Major Leagues

As the mid-market leather goods house celebrates its 75th anniversary with a large-scale show, the buzz around the company's acquisition strategy continues to swell.  

Fashion Week

Coach Making a Play For the Major Leagues

As the mid-market leather goods house celebrates its 75th anniversary with a large-scale show, the buzz around the company's acquisition strategy continues to swell.  


Financial Markets

Coach Forecast Signals Turnaround On Track

Coach rose 0.6 percent to $36.10 in early trading in New York. The shares had increased 9.7 percent this year.

Financial Markets

Coach Forecast Signals Turnaround On Track

Coach rose 0.6 percent to $36.10 in early trading in New York. The shares had increased 9.7 percent this year.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


Financial Markets

Victor Luis on Transforming Coach in Turbulent Times

BoF's Imran Amed talks to Coach CEO Victor Luis about the company's return to growth amidst wider market uncertainty.

Financial Markets

Victor Luis on Transforming Coach in Turbulent Times

BoF's Imran Amed talks to Coach CEO Victor Luis about the company's return to growth amidst wider market uncertainty.


News & Analysis

New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.

News & Analysis

New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.


Financial Markets

Coach's Less-Bad Earnings May Be Just Good Enough

For any other retailer, a 7 percent year-over-year decline in profit would be nothing to cheer. But for Coach, the results released Tuesday were a good enough indication that it is finally starting to win back its customers.

Financial Markets

Coach's Less-Bad Earnings May Be Just Good Enough

For any other retailer, a 7 percent year-over-year decline in profit would be nothing to cheer. But for Coach, the results released Tuesday were a good enough indication that it is finally starting to win back its customers.


Financial Markets

Coach Profit Exceeds Estimates as New Styles at Full Price Boost

Coach Inc. posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as new styles and fewer discounts boosted results.

Financial Markets

Coach Profit Exceeds Estimates as New Styles at Full Price Boost

Coach Inc. posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as new styles and fewer discounts boosted results.


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

Coach Earnings Beat Estimates After New Items Attract Shoppers

Coach Inc., the largest US luxury-handbag maker, posted fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ estimates after new products helped stem a sales decline.

Financial Markets

Coach Earnings Beat Estimates After New Items Attract Shoppers

Coach Inc., the largest US luxury-handbag maker, posted fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ estimates after new products helped stem a sales decline.