Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
Amazon.com Inc.’s sales and profit topped estimates on robust demand for quick-turnaround delivery and gadgets like the Kindle and Echo, adding to evidence the e-commerce giant can make money even as it invests heavily in future hardware, software and entertainment.
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.
MCM, the brand owned and run by one of South Korea's best-known female entrepreneurs, Sung-Joo Kim, aims to more than double sales to $2 billion within five years, tapping into shoppers' growing appetite for niche luxury brands.
MCM, the brand owned and run by one of South Korea's best-known female entrepreneurs, Sung-Joo Kim, aims to more than double sales to $2 billion within five years, tapping into shoppers' growing appetite for niche luxury brands.
Versace's cautious outlook comes after several luxury groups including LVMH, Richemont and Burberry posted weak first-quarter sales.
Versace's cautious outlook comes after several luxury groups including LVMH, Richemont and Burberry posted weak first-quarter sales.
Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.
Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.
L'Oreal rose 4.6 percent, the top gainer in the FTSEurofirst 300 index, as the French cosmetics company pledged to outperform the market in 2016 and confirmed its ambition to achieve another year of sales and profit growth after first-quarter sales rose more than expected.
L'Oreal rose 4.6 percent, the top gainer in the FTSEurofirst 300 index, as the French cosmetics company pledged to outperform the market in 2016 and confirmed its ambition to achieve another year of sales and profit growth after first-quarter sales rose more than expected.
Associated British Foods, owner of the Primark clothing chain, beat forecasts with a 3 percent rise in first-half profits and said currency pressures that had held back its performance were starting to ease.
Associated British Foods, owner of the Primark clothing chain, beat forecasts with a 3 percent rise in first-half profits and said currency pressures that had held back its performance were starting to ease.
Bulgari chief executive Jean-Christophe Babin sees growth picking up in the second half of the year after sales suffered following the terror attacks in Paris in November.
Bulgari chief executive Jean-Christophe Babin sees growth picking up in the second half of the year after sales suffered following the terror attacks in Paris in November.
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.
As key global markets continue to cool, business growth in the luxury sector will be hard won in 2016. But, here are three levers that fashion’s luxury megabrands can employ to drive growth.
As key global markets continue to cool, business growth in the luxury sector will be hard won in 2016. But, here are three levers that fashion’s luxury megabrands can employ to drive growth.
Kate Spade founders Kate Valentine and Andy Spade talk to BoF about their decision to launch new accessories line Frances Valentine, what’s different this time around and the dynamics of a 30-year-long personal and professional partnership.
Kate Spade founders Kate Valentine and Andy Spade talk to BoF about their decision to launch new accessories line Frances Valentine, what’s different this time around and the dynamics of a 30-year-long personal and professional partnership.
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
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.
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
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.