Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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China
Report: Shandong Ruyi Resists Lycra Sale in Favour of IPO
The Chinese apparel group is looking to publicly float the textile business following its weak financial performance.
Report: Shandong Ruyi Resists Lycra Sale in Favour of IPO
The Chinese apparel group is looking to publicly float the textile business following its weak financial performance.
Beauty
Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
Luxury
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
Report: MyTheresa to List on New York Stock Exchange
The luxury e-commerce platform's owner Neiman Marcus is working with Morgan Stanley on the planned listing, which could take place as early as April, according to people familiar with the matter.
Retail
Casper’s IPO Will Be a Moment of Truth for Fashion’s Start-Ups
This week, everyone will be talking about Casper's IPO, the state of New York Fashion Week and Macy's strategy update. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Casper’s IPO Will Be a Moment of Truth for Fashion’s Start-Ups
This week, everyone will be talking about Casper's IPO, the state of New York Fashion Week and Macy's strategy update. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO
The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.
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.
Financial Markets
Fast Fashion Retailer C&A May Raise up to $540 Million in Brazil IPO
C&A intends to raise funds to pay down $190 million in intercompany loans and to expand the business.
Fast Fashion Retailer C&A May Raise up to $540 Million in Brazil IPO
C&A intends to raise funds to pay down $190 million in intercompany loans and to expand the business.
Financial Markets
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Madewell Files for IPO, Will Split From J.Crew
The IPO could garner a substantial valuation and help pay down a meaningful portion of J. Crew Group Inc.'s over $1.7 billion debt.
Financial Markets
Fashion Retailer C&A Files to Begin IPO Process in Brazil
One of the biggest clothing retailers in Brazil, has started procedures for an initial public offering (IPO) on the country's B3 stock exchange.
Fashion Retailer C&A Files to Begin IPO Process in Brazil
One of the biggest clothing retailers in Brazil, has started procedures for an initial public offering (IPO) on the country's B3 stock exchange.
Financial Markets
Topsports to Seek Approval Next Week for $1 Billion IPO
The sportswear retailer is planning to make its Hong Kong stock market debut, seeking to raise around $1 billion.
Topsports to Seek Approval Next Week for $1 Billion IPO
The sportswear retailer is planning to make its Hong Kong stock market debut, seeking to raise around $1 billion.
Financial Markets
Shoemaker Cole Haan Preps for IPO as Athleisure Focus Boosts Sales
The move marks quite a turn for the brand Nike sold for $570 million more than six years ago.
Shoemaker Cole Haan Preps for IPO as Athleisure Focus Boosts Sales
The move marks quite a turn for the brand Nike sold for $570 million more than six years ago.
Financial Markets
J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell
Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.
J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell
Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.
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.