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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News & Analysis
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Luxury
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
News & Analysis
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Financial Markets
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
News & Analysis
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
News & Analysis
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
News & Analysis
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
News & Analysis
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
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.