Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
accessories
Luxury
What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market
Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.
What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market
Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.
Luxury
Hermès Profit Climbs 10% on Handbag Sales, Growth in Europe
The luxury industry has been reporting signs of improvement after years of ebbing demand in China and a slowdown in European tourism.
Hermès Profit Climbs 10% on Handbag Sales, Growth in Europe
The luxury industry has been reporting signs of improvement after years of ebbing demand in China and a slowdown in European tourism.
News & Analysis
Meet Pierre Denis: The Fashion ‘Outsider’ Steering Jimmy Choo
"While carrying on with the day job of shifting plenty of £2995 Cinderella slippers in London, New York and Paris, he has led expansion in Asia and a
Meet Pierre Denis: The Fashion ‘Outsider’ Steering Jimmy Choo
"While carrying on with the day job of shifting plenty of £2995 Cinderella slippers in London, New York and Paris, he has led expansion in Asia and a
News & Analysis
6 Lessons For Building a Winning Accessories Business
In a rough retail environment, shoes and handbags benefit from higher margins and fewer discounts. BoF quizzed independent shoe and handbag designers at New York Fashion Week to understand what’s working.
6 Lessons For Building a Winning Accessories Business
In a rough retail environment, shoes and handbags benefit from higher margins and fewer discounts. BoF quizzed independent shoe and handbag designers at New York Fashion Week to understand what’s working.
Financial Markets
Kate Spade Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts
Kate Spade shares have increased slightly more than 5 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 18 percent in the last 12 months.
Kate Spade Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts
Kate Spade shares have increased slightly more than 5 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 18 percent in the last 12 months.
News & Analysis
Fossil Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts
The watch and accessories maker posted revenue of $959.2 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts.
Fossil Tops Fourth Quarter Profit Forecasts
The watch and accessories maker posted revenue of $959.2 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts.
Luxury
Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?
Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?
Kors vs. Coach: Which is Best Positioned to Buy Kate Spade?
Two of Kate Spade’s biggest competitors are reportedly considering buying the accessible luxury brand. Which is likely to win — and should either of them be bidding in the first place?
News & Analysis
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Ready-to-Wear for Autumn 2017
The accessories brand will also adopt an in-season model as it continues to grow beyond the it-bags that first fuelled its success.
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Ready-to-Wear for Autumn 2017
The accessories brand will also adopt an in-season model as it continues to grow beyond the it-bags that first fuelled its success.
Retail
Michael Kors, Prada Skimp on New Designs in Face of Handbag Woes
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Prada SpA, LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Burberry Group Plc all reduced the number of styles introduced last quarter.
Michael Kors, Prada Skimp on New Designs in Face of Handbag Woes
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Prada SpA, LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Burberry Group Plc all reduced the number of styles introduced last quarter.
Luxury
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
News & Analysis
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
News & Analysis
Vegetable ‘Ivory’ Offers Accessory Alternative for China’s Green Fashion Advocates
"While not necessarily an elephant ivory replacement, tagua producers are hoping to make gains in China’s local luxury fashion industry."
Vegetable ‘Ivory’ Offers Accessory Alternative for China’s Green Fashion Advocates
"While not necessarily an elephant ivory replacement, tagua producers are hoping to make gains in China’s local luxury fashion industry."
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.