Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
fine-jewellery
News & Analysis
Kering Is Revamping Boucheron, the 160-Year-Old Jeweller to the Czars
Part of the elite French jewellers club and founded not long after Cartier, the brand is rejuvenated by a new flagship boutique in the famous Place Vendome.
Kering Is Revamping Boucheron, the 160-Year-Old Jeweller to the Czars
Part of the elite French jewellers club and founded not long after Cartier, the brand is rejuvenated by a new flagship boutique in the famous Place Vendome.
News & Analysis
How De Beers Learned to Love Lab-Grown Diamonds
The world's biggest diamond miner will begin selling synthetic stones later this month after fighting for years to suppress the nascent industry. It's the latest sign that lab-grown gems have hit the mainstream.
How De Beers Learned to Love Lab-Grown Diamonds
The world's biggest diamond miner will begin selling synthetic stones later this month after fighting for years to suppress the nascent industry. It's the latest sign that lab-grown gems have hit the mainstream.
Financial Markets
Mejuri Wants to Upend Fine Jewellery With a Drop Model
The direct-to-consumer jeweller has raised $5 million in funding in a bid to revolutionise the industry through a drop model.
Mejuri Wants to Upend Fine Jewellery With a Drop Model
The direct-to-consumer jeweller has raised $5 million in funding in a bid to revolutionise the industry through a drop model.
News & Analysis
Selling Sparkle to Africa’s Super Rich
As Africa’s two largest economies make a comeback, brands and retailers see growing opportunity for fine jewellery sales on the continent.
Selling Sparkle to Africa’s Super Rich
As Africa’s two largest economies make a comeback, brands and retailers see growing opportunity for fine jewellery sales on the continent.
News & Analysis
Tiffany & Co. Has Built a Secret Lab of Shiny Dreams
The renowned jewellery brand is using a 21st century workshop to speed its rebound from oblivion.
Tiffany & Co. Has Built a Secret Lab of Shiny Dreams
The renowned jewellery brand is using a 21st century workshop to speed its rebound from oblivion.
China
Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf
Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.
Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf
Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.
Luxury
Tiffany CEO: ‘Love Is Still a Hot Business’
Chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo believes the American jewellery house is uniquely positioned to cater to millennials, despite falling marriage rates.
Tiffany CEO: ‘Love Is Still a Hot Business’
Chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo believes the American jewellery house is uniquely positioned to cater to millennials, despite falling marriage rates.
News & Analysis
Yoox Net-a-Porter Launches High-End Jewellery Section
The online retailer is consolidating its push into hard luxury, and expects to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2020.
Yoox Net-a-Porter Launches High-End Jewellery Section
The online retailer is consolidating its push into hard luxury, and expects to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2020.
News & Analysis
Richemont Christmas Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Four Years
The Geneva-based company reported revenue gains of 7 percent in the three months through December.
Richemont Christmas Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Four Years
The Geneva-based company reported revenue gains of 7 percent in the three months through December.
News & Analysis
Tiffany's Holiday Shoppers Snapped Up $450 Rulers, $375 Scoops
The surprisingly response from consumers to the 'Everyday Objects' collection prompted one analyst to raise the stock's price target.
Tiffany's Holiday Shoppers Snapped Up $450 Rulers, $375 Scoops
The surprisingly response from consumers to the 'Everyday Objects' collection prompted one analyst to raise the stock's price target.
News & Analysis
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
News & Analysis
The Rise of Demi-Fine Jewellery
Fashionability, uniqueness and affordable price points are driving a new wave of ‘demi-fine’ jewellery brands.
The Rise of Demi-Fine Jewellery
Fashionability, uniqueness and affordable price points are driving a new wave of ‘demi-fine’ jewellery brands.
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.