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The Art of the Crisis Pivot — and the Brands Getting it Right

Fashion brands that find their businesses upended by the pandemic are finding creative new ways to operate. Here's how they did it.

Retail

The Art of the Crisis Pivot — and the Brands Getting it Right

Fashion brands that find their businesses upended by the pandemic are finding creative new ways to operate. Here's how they did it.


Retail

UK Businesses to Lean Heavily on Government Support

Almost half of British companies expect to furlough 50 percent or more of their workforce, according to a survey, meaning reliance on a government scheme that will pay up to 80 percent of employee wages.

Retail

UK Businesses to Lean Heavily on Government Support

Almost half of British companies expect to furlough 50 percent or more of their workforce, according to a survey, meaning reliance on a government scheme that will pay up to 80 percent of employee wages.


Retail

Sports Direct Bans Media From Annual Investor Meeting

The meeting will see majority owner Mike Ashley face opposition to his re-election as a director.

Retail

Sports Direct Bans Media From Annual Investor Meeting

The meeting will see majority owner Mike Ashley face opposition to his re-election as a director.


News & Analysis

Armani Sales Fall Again as Founder Pushes to Restructure Brand

The italian luxury fashion house's revenue fell by 8 percent, sparking plans to reshuffle its sub-brand offering.

News & Analysis

Armani Sales Fall Again as Founder Pushes to Restructure Brand

The italian luxury fashion house's revenue fell by 8 percent, sparking plans to reshuffle its sub-brand offering.


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Retail

New Look Losses Mount as Brexit and Rain Keep Shoppers Away

The British high street chain reported statutory loss before tax of £522.2 million for the year ended March, compared with a loss of £190.2 million a year earlier.

Retail

New Look Losses Mount as Brexit and Rain Keep Shoppers Away

The British high street chain reported statutory loss before tax of £522.2 million for the year ended March, compared with a loss of £190.2 million a year earlier.


Retail

Mulberry Hurt by House of Fraser Collapse

The British luxury bag maker swung to an annual loss as it took a £3 million ($3.77 million) hit from the collapse of department store group House of Fraser.

Retail

Mulberry Hurt by House of Fraser Collapse

The British luxury bag maker swung to an annual loss as it took a £3 million ($3.77 million) hit from the collapse of department store group House of Fraser.


Financial Markets

When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.

Financial Markets

When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.


China

What’s Ailing Mulberry?

Chief executive Thierry Andretta is trying to turn things around, but the British heritage brand is a no-show at London Fashion Week again this season after years of sluggish sales and a slumping share price.

China

What’s Ailing Mulberry?

Chief executive Thierry Andretta is trying to turn things around, but the British heritage brand is a no-show at London Fashion Week again this season after years of sluggish sales and a slumping share price.


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Retail

ASOS Confident on Profit Guidance Despite Slowing Sales Growth

The British retailer announced it was on track to make analysts' forecasts for full year profit, although sales growth for its latest trading period came in short of market expectations.

Retail

ASOS Confident on Profit Guidance Despite Slowing Sales Growth

The British retailer announced it was on track to make analysts' forecasts for full year profit, although sales growth for its latest trading period came in short of market expectations.


Retail

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.

Retail

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.


News & Analysis

Michael Kors Drops as Lower Mall Traffic Weighs on Forecast

Revenue decreased 7.4 percent in the Americas and slid 2.7 percent in Europe on a constant-currency basis.

News & Analysis

Michael Kors Drops as Lower Mall Traffic Weighs on Forecast

Revenue decreased 7.4 percent in the Americas and slid 2.7 percent in Europe on a constant-currency basis.


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Macy's, Kohl's Slash 2016 Profit Forecasts Citing Weak End to Year

Macy's said the shutdown of 68 stores, a part of the 100-store closures the company had announced in August last year, may result in the layoff of about 3,900 associates.

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Macy's, Kohl's Slash 2016 Profit Forecasts Citing Weak End to Year

Macy's said the shutdown of 68 stores, a part of the 100-store closures the company had announced in August last year, may result in the layoff of about 3,900 associates.