US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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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.
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.
News & Analysis
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
Luxury
The Secret to Hermès’ Success
For two decades, Hermès has managed to make its luxury goods both impossibly exclusive and widely available, driving strong profits and growth.
The Secret to Hermès’ Success
For two decades, Hermès has managed to make its luxury goods both impossibly exclusive and widely available, driving strong profits and growth.
Financial Markets
At Mansur Gavriel, Shoes and the Promise of Categories to Come
Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, whose accessibly-priced handbags have generated Birkin-esque waiting lists, debuted a new product category at their first proper NYFW presentation.
At Mansur Gavriel, Shoes and the Promise of Categories to Come
Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, whose accessibly-priced handbags have generated Birkin-esque waiting lists, debuted a new product category at their first proper NYFW presentation.
Luxury
Birkin Gives Hermès OK to Keep Using Name After Crocodile Spat
Hermès can keep selling its famous Birkin bags after actress Jane Birkin said she was satisfied with how the company ensures the ethical treatment of crocodiles reared for their skins.
Birkin Gives Hermès OK to Keep Using Name After Crocodile Spat
Hermès can keep selling its famous Birkin bags after actress Jane Birkin said she was satisfied with how the company ensures the ethical treatment of crocodiles reared for their skins.
News & Analysis
Hermès Holds Talks With Actress Jane Birkin Following Complaint
Hermès said it’s talking to Jane Birkin to allay her concerns about crocodile slaughter practices after the actress demanded the leather-goods maker stop using her name on its bestselling bag.
Hermès Holds Talks With Actress Jane Birkin Following Complaint
Hermès said it’s talking to Jane Birkin to allay her concerns about crocodile slaughter practices after the actress demanded the leather-goods maker stop using her name on its bestselling bag.
Financial Markets
Slump at Coach and Michael Kors to Continue, Analysts Say
Shares of Coach Inc. and Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. took a hit on Monday after analysts warned that slumping sales will probably continue.
Slump at Coach and Michael Kors to Continue, Analysts Say
Shares of Coach Inc. and Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. took a hit on Monday after analysts warned that slumping sales will probably continue.
News & Analysis
Jane Birkin Asks Hermès to Remove Her Name from Bag
Jane Birkin has asked Hermès to remove her name from one of the luxury goods maker's best-selling bags due to what she called "cruelusli" crocodile farming and slaughtering practices.
Jane Birkin Asks Hermès to Remove Her Name from Bag
Jane Birkin has asked Hermès to remove her name from one of the luxury goods maker's best-selling bags due to what she called "cruelusli" crocodile farming and slaughtering practices.
News & Analysis
Anya Hindmarch’s Luxury Sticker Success
How Anya Hindmarch created a line of luxury leather stickers that has generated over $18 million in only two seasons.
Anya Hindmarch’s Luxury Sticker Success
How Anya Hindmarch created a line of luxury leather stickers that has generated over $18 million in only two seasons.
News & Analysis
Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature
For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.
Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature
For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.
News & Analysis
Pedder Group, Kurt Geiger Tapping Asia Footwear Growth
Incumbents and new entrants alike are seizing the opportunity in Asia’s growing footwear market.
Pedder Group, Kurt Geiger Tapping Asia Footwear Growth
Incumbents and new entrants alike are seizing the opportunity in Asia’s growing footwear market.
News & Analysis
Can Stationery Brands Smythson, Montblanc and Moleskine Write a New Fashion Chapter?
Luxury stationery brands, eager to position themselves as more than pen and notepad manufacturers, have expanded into fashion accessories. Are they brand-building or driving real business?
Can Stationery Brands Smythson, Montblanc and Moleskine Write a New Fashion Chapter?
Luxury stationery brands, eager to position themselves as more than pen and notepad manufacturers, have expanded into fashion accessories. Are they brand-building or driving real business?
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.