Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Entrepreneurship
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
How One Fund Wants to Rethink Venture Capital’s Relationship with Brands
Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
Retail
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
Entrepreneurship
What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now
Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.
What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now
Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.
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Retail
Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value
The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.
Report: Rent the Runway Nears Funding Below Last $1 Billion Value
The fashion rental company is said to be seeking at least $25 million in a funding round, which would value the startup at about $750 million.
Retail
Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks
The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.
Laura Ashley's Major Shareholder in Funding Talks
The British fashion house is the latest victim of a troubled couple of years for UK retailers, with sales hit by store closures and a worsening consumer mood.
Retail
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
Alibaba Raises Additional Funding in Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant raised an additional HK$13.17 billion after its landmark listing last month, the city's largest share sale in nine years.
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Retail
Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million
The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.
Festival Wear E-tailer Dolls Kill Raises $40 Million
The online retailer, which caters to Burning Man fans and TikTok ‘E-Girls,’ plans to strengthen its e-commerce experience, add new brands and expand its international presence.
Financial Markets
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
E-Commerce Platform Tokopedia Reportedly Set to Raise up to $1.5 Billion
The Jakarta-based company, backed by SoftBank and Alibaba, is looking to US internet companies and existing investors for a pre-IPO funding round, according to sources.
Entrepreneurship
Hill House Home Ramps Up With Fashion and Baby Push
The direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand has secured its first financing round ahead of the launch of its baby vertical, months after branching into leisure apparel.
Hill House Home Ramps Up With Fashion and Baby Push
The direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand has secured its first financing round ahead of the launch of its baby vertical, months after branching into leisure apparel.
Luxury
With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption
The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.
With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption
The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.
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.