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LVMH-Backed Private Equity Fund Sees More US Job Growth Coming in June

L Catterton Co-Chief Executive Michael Chu said he expects job growth this month will outpace the rise in May.

Financial Markets

LVMH-Backed Private Equity Fund Sees More US Job Growth Coming in June

L Catterton Co-Chief Executive Michael Chu said he expects job growth this month will outpace the rise in May.


News & Analysis

HPE Growth Backs WeTransfer in €35m Secondary Funding Round

"Our overarching mission is to become the go-to source for beautiful, intuitive tools that facilitate creativity, rather than distract from it."

News & Analysis

HPE Growth Backs WeTransfer in €35m Secondary Funding Round

"Our overarching mission is to become the go-to source for beautiful, intuitive tools that facilitate creativity, rather than distract from it."


Financial Markets

Facebook Bets on Indian Start-Up in $125 Million Funding Round

The social network giant is the latest to join investments into Indian e-commerce marketplace Meesho, which connects apparel resellers to social media platforms including WhatsApp.

Financial Markets

Facebook Bets on Indian Start-Up in $125 Million Funding Round

The social network giant is the latest to join investments into Indian e-commerce marketplace Meesho, which connects apparel resellers to social media platforms including WhatsApp.


Financial Markets

Ambani’s Reliance to Buy Google-Backed Indian E-Commerce Startup

The Indian multinational conglomerate will invest up to $42 million for a majority stake in the google-backed retail startup Fynd.

Financial Markets

Ambani’s Reliance to Buy Google-Backed Indian E-Commerce Startup

The Indian multinational conglomerate will invest up to $42 million for a majority stake in the google-backed retail startup Fynd.


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Financial Markets

La Perla Owner Bets on Ralph & Russo with Minority Stake

The label made famous by Meghan Markle lost £2.5 million ($3.1 million) on £14.3 million of sales in 2017, according to public filings.

Financial Markets

La Perla Owner Bets on Ralph & Russo with Minority Stake

The label made famous by Meghan Markle lost £2.5 million ($3.1 million) on £14.3 million of sales in 2017, according to public filings.


Beauty

Brazil's Natura to Invest in New Brands

The cosmetics company intends to invest in new brands in beauty and wellness segments in Europe and the United States through venture capital funds.

Beauty

Brazil's Natura to Invest in New Brands

The cosmetics company intends to invest in new brands in beauty and wellness segments in Europe and the United States through venture capital funds.


News & Analysis

VC Firms Polish Their Own Brands to Chase the Next Consumer Hit

"The shift has accelerated as competition has grown and firms have paid more attention to consumer-facing startups."

News & Analysis

VC Firms Polish Their Own Brands to Chase the Next Consumer Hit

"The shift has accelerated as competition has grown and firms have paid more attention to consumer-facing startups."


Luxury

Gabriela Hearst: A New Kind of Old Luxury

At a time when the idea of ‘American luxury’ can feel like an oxymoron, the Uruguayan-American entrepreneur has attracted backing from French luxury group LVMH for her honest vision, marrying beautifully crafted collections with sustainable business practices.

Luxury

Gabriela Hearst: A New Kind of Old Luxury

At a time when the idea of ‘American luxury’ can feel like an oxymoron, the Uruguayan-American entrepreneur has attracted backing from French luxury group LVMH for her honest vision, marrying beautifully crafted collections with sustainable business practices.


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Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.

Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.


Financial Markets

The BoF Podcast: StockX Co-Founder on Expanding from Streetwear to Luxury

The co-founder of the online sneaker marketplace explains why luxury is the perfect new frontier for expansion beyond footwear and streetwear.

Financial Markets

The BoF Podcast: StockX Co-Founder on Expanding from Streetwear to Luxury

The co-founder of the online sneaker marketplace explains why luxury is the perfect new frontier for expansion beyond footwear and streetwear.


Beauty

Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working

Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.

Beauty

Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working

Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.


Financial Markets

Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.

Financial Markets

Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.