Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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News & Analysis
Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Will Luxury's Winning Streak Continue?
This week, everyone will be talking about quarterly results from LVMH, Kering and Moncler, Instagram's experiment with hiding 'likes,' and how the UK's new leader will change the Brexit outlook. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
UK Retail Sales Surge as Consumers Defy Brexit Turmoil
The resilience of consumers in the face of Brexit uncertainty is largely being supported by the labour market, where pay growth is picking up, employment is at a record high and the jobless rate is the lowest its been since the 1970s.
UK Retail Sales Surge as Consumers Defy Brexit Turmoil
The resilience of consumers in the face of Brexit uncertainty is largely being supported by the labour market, where pay growth is picking up, employment is at a record high and the jobless rate is the lowest its been since the 1970s.
Luxury
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.
News & Analysis
Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know
March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.
Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know
March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.
Retail
The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.
This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.
This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Britain's Luxury Sector Warns of £6.8 Billion Loss From No-Deal Brexit
About 80 percent of Britain's luxury goods go overseas, and Europe is its largest market.
Britain's Luxury Sector Warns of £6.8 Billion Loss From No-Deal Brexit
About 80 percent of Britain's luxury goods go overseas, and Europe is its largest market.
Retail
The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?
This week, everyone will be talking about the accelerating pace of store closures, opening day for the Shops at Hudson Yards and Brexit's surprising upside for some retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?
This week, everyone will be talking about the accelerating pace of store closures, opening day for the Shops at Hudson Yards and Brexit's surprising upside for some retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster
Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.
Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster
Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.
Fashion Week
Kering Looks to Put Gucci's Rocky Month Behind It
This week, everyone will be talking about how Kering will address its various Gucci-related controversies, London Fashion Week kicking off with yet another Brexit vote and Frieze Los Angeles joining a crowded fashion calendar. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Kering Looks to Put Gucci's Rocky Month Behind It
This week, everyone will be talking about how Kering will address its various Gucci-related controversies, London Fashion Week kicking off with yet another Brexit vote and Frieze Los Angeles joining a crowded fashion calendar. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Beauty
L'Oréal Hoards Cosmetics in Britain as Brexit Looms
While the company stated that a no-deal Brexit would not have a major impact on sales, it is bulking up stocks in the United Kingdom, where it no longer has a manufacturing base.
L'Oréal Hoards Cosmetics in Britain as Brexit Looms
While the company stated that a no-deal Brexit would not have a major impact on sales, it is bulking up stocks in the United Kingdom, where it no longer has a manufacturing base.
News & Analysis
Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit
The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.
Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit
The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.
News & Analysis
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
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.