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.
business-growth
Financial Markets
Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?
Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?
Financial Markets
Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?
Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?
Luxury
Burberry Takeover Would Be a Showstopper
Burberry remains one of the few luxury houses unencumbered by a family stake-holder. And it is expected to end its financial year to March with net cash of about £665 million ($819 million).
Burberry Takeover Would Be a Showstopper
Burberry remains one of the few luxury houses unencumbered by a family stake-holder. And it is expected to end its financial year to March with net cash of about £665 million ($819 million).
Luxury
Burberry Gives Fresh Boost to Luxury as Sales Beat Estimates
Third-quarter retail revenue rose 4 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with total sales of £735 million topping the £721 million estimate.
Burberry Gives Fresh Boost to Luxury as Sales Beat Estimates
Third-quarter retail revenue rose 4 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with total sales of £735 million topping the £721 million estimate.
Retail
Every Little Clothing Sale Helps UK's Tesco and Marks & Spencer in Holidays
Consumers are responding to early signs of Brexit-fuelled inflation by buying more of their clothing at retailers whose scale and diversification helps them keep prices in check.
Every Little Clothing Sale Helps UK's Tesco and Marks & Spencer in Holidays
Consumers are responding to early signs of Brexit-fuelled inflation by buying more of their clothing at retailers whose scale and diversification helps them keep prices in check.
Luxury
Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound
The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.
Richemont's Revenue Up 5 Percent with Unexpected Watch Rebound
The company has been struggling with the biggest downturn for the Swiss watch industry since the quartz crisis in the 1980s.
Financial Markets
Disrupting Amidst Disruption
In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.
Disrupting Amidst Disruption
In a fast-changing and unpredictable world, fashion must embrace disruption.
Financial Markets
Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit
Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.
Shoe Carnival Posts Third-Quarter Profit
Shoe Carnival Inc. on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.7 million.
Luxury
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Luxury
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
Financial Markets
Alibaba-Rival JD Envisions its Own Delivery Drone Fleet by 2017
JD.com Inc. has drawn up plans for drones to ply 100 regular routes by the end of next year.
Alibaba-Rival JD Envisions its Own Delivery Drone Fleet by 2017
JD.com Inc. has drawn up plans for drones to ply 100 regular routes by the end of next year.
Financial Markets
Michael Kors Holdings Tops Second-Quarter Profit Forecasts
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $160.9 million.
Michael Kors Holdings Tops Second-Quarter Profit Forecasts
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $160.9 million.
The News in Brief
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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.