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News & Analysis

Boohoo Rating Prices in Either Superstardom or Amazon Bid

Even if Boohoo stumbles, there's always the possibility that Amazon's interest in apparel could lead to it not just being a seller of fashion, but a buyer too.  

News & Analysis

Boohoo Rating Prices in Either Superstardom or Amazon Bid

Even if Boohoo stumbles, there's always the possibility that Amazon's interest in apparel could lead to it not just being a seller of fashion, but a buyer too.  


China

China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug

In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.

China

China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug

In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.


News & Analysis

Can Boohoo Overcome Nasty Gal’s Mistakes?

If it plays its cards right, Boohoo could accelerate its American ambitions and learn from Nasty Gal’s success in brand and online community building.

News & Analysis

Can Boohoo Overcome Nasty Gal’s Mistakes?

If it plays its cards right, Boohoo could accelerate its American ambitions and learn from Nasty Gal’s success in brand and online community building.


News & Analysis

Lagging Behind Zara and H&M in India, US Label Gap Finally Looks to Cut Prices by 10-15%

" Gap is yet to stitch together a winning formula in the price-sensitive South Asian nation, where affordable fast-fashion is rapidly expanding."

News & Analysis

Lagging Behind Zara and H&M in India, US Label Gap Finally Looks to Cut Prices by 10-15%

" Gap is yet to stitch together a winning formula in the price-sensitive South Asian nation, where affordable fast-fashion is rapidly expanding."


News & Analysis

Retailers Chasing Fast Fashion Stumble Under Heavy Buyout Debts

Euro fast fashion has taken the US by storm, and distressed specialty apparel retailers are among the biggest casualties.

News & Analysis

Retailers Chasing Fast Fashion Stumble Under Heavy Buyout Debts

Euro fast fashion has taken the US by storm, and distressed specialty apparel retailers are among the biggest casualties.


Financial Markets

H&M Monthly Sales Growth 6 Percent, Lagging Forecasts

In November, its growth was roughly unchanged from October at 9 percent, missing expectations for an acceleration on the back of demand for winter clothes.

Financial Markets

H&M Monthly Sales Growth 6 Percent, Lagging Forecasts

In November, its growth was roughly unchanged from October at 9 percent, missing expectations for an acceleration on the back of demand for winter clothes.


News & Analysis

Inditex Has This One Thing Keeping it From Superstardom

The much-admired Spanish retail giant on Wednesday reported earnings that beat analyst estimates in the third quarter.

News & Analysis

Inditex Has This One Thing Keeping it From Superstardom

The much-admired Spanish retail giant on Wednesday reported earnings that beat analyst estimates in the third quarter.


Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

Retail

Rethinking the Fashion System

After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'


Luxury

When High Art Meets the High Street

Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?

Luxury

When High Art Meets the High Street

Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?


News & Analysis

Boohoo Enters Bid for Nasty Gal

The UK-based fast fashion e-tailer has filed a petition to incorporate Nasty Gal, Inc. in the United Kingdom, BoF has learned.

News & Analysis

Boohoo Enters Bid for Nasty Gal

The UK-based fast fashion e-tailer has filed a petition to incorporate Nasty Gal, Inc. in the United Kingdom, BoF has learned.


News & Analysis

Azzedine Alaïa and the Reason Not to Buy Into the ‘See Now/Shop Now’ Movement

"The spring season officially ended almost three weeks ago but the designer’s collection was no postscript."

News & Analysis

Azzedine Alaïa and the Reason Not to Buy Into the ‘See Now/Shop Now’ Movement

"The spring season officially ended almost three weeks ago but the designer’s collection was no postscript."


News & Analysis

A Boom in Cheap Fashion Is Coming

"The coming fast-fashion boom in the developing world spells big trouble for the environment."

News & Analysis

A Boom in Cheap Fashion Is Coming

"The coming fast-fashion boom in the developing world spells big trouble for the environment."