Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Financial Markets
Global Fashion Group Shares Fall After Stock Market Debut
Investor demand fell short of the e-commerce group's expectations, with share sales only raising half of the target amount.
Global Fashion Group Shares Fall After Stock Market Debut
Investor demand fell short of the e-commerce group's expectations, with share sales only raising half of the target amount.
Financial Markets
Global Fashion Group IPO Mostly Backed by Existing Shareholders
Facing low investor demand, the e-commerce fashion group cut its initial share price from up to €8 to €4.50.
Global Fashion Group IPO Mostly Backed by Existing Shareholders
Facing low investor demand, the e-commerce fashion group cut its initial share price from up to €8 to €4.50.
Financial Markets
Belle International Files for Hong Kong IPO to Raise $1 Billion
The footwear company plans to make a stock market debut with the largest Chinese sportswear retailer, Topsports.
Belle International Files for Hong Kong IPO to Raise $1 Billion
The footwear company plans to make a stock market debut with the largest Chinese sportswear retailer, Topsports.
Financial Markets
Global Fashion Group Lowers IPO Offer Price
Following its postponed listing date, the Asia and Latin America-focused fashion e-tailer reduced its share price to €4.50.
Global Fashion Group Lowers IPO Offer Price
Following its postponed listing date, the Asia and Latin America-focused fashion e-tailer reduced its share price to €4.50.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Proposes 1:8 Stock Split Ahead of Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant's IPO in Hong Kong later this year is expected to raise up to $20 billion.
Alibaba Proposes 1:8 Stock Split Ahead of Hong Kong Listing
The e-commerce giant's IPO in Hong Kong later this year is expected to raise up to $20 billion.
Financial Markets
Report: Alibaba Files for a Hong Kong Mega-Listing
The online emporium filed a stock listing application this week, without the need for financial disclosures, according to people familiar with the matter.
Report: Alibaba Files for a Hong Kong Mega-Listing
The online emporium filed a stock listing application this week, without the need for financial disclosures, according to people familiar with the matter.
Financial Markets
Report: Alibaba Choosing CICC, Credit Suisse to Lead Hong Kong IPO
The online retailer is in discussions with other investment banks seeking a role on the offering, according to people familiar to the matter.
Report: Alibaba Choosing CICC, Credit Suisse to Lead Hong Kong IPO
The online retailer is in discussions with other investment banks seeking a role on the offering, according to people familiar to the matter.
Financial Markets
Revolve Raises $212 Million in IPO
Three other e-commerce companies have gone public in the US this year, raising a combined $471 million.
Revolve Raises $212 Million in IPO
Three other e-commerce companies have gone public in the US this year, raising a combined $471 million.
Financial Markets
Inside The RealReal’s Plan to Dominate the Secondhand Luxury Market
The company’s IPO filing reveals its big ambitions - and hints at how expensive it will be to reach those goals.
Inside The RealReal’s Plan to Dominate the Secondhand Luxury Market
The company’s IPO filing reveals its big ambitions - and hints at how expensive it will be to reach those goals.
Financial Markets
Emerging Markets Retailer GFG Prepares for IPO
The online retail group, valued at €1 billion with 11.2 million active customers, has announced its plans for its listing in Frankfurt.
Emerging Markets Retailer GFG Prepares for IPO
The online retail group, valued at €1 billion with 11.2 million active customers, has announced its plans for its listing in Frankfurt.
News & Analysis
Luxury Online Reseller The RealReal Files for IPO
"The company intends to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “REAL”, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed."
Luxury Online Reseller The RealReal Files for IPO
"The company intends to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “REAL”, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed."
Financial Markets
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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.