Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Emotional luxury, Sportwear rules in Paris, Authentic artisans, Luisa Via Roma's new turn, Click chicks
What will be a luxury in the future? (BBC) "The traditions of old luxury - the luxury of things - are awfully dull for new consumers. They want to be
Emotional luxury, Sportwear rules in Paris, Authentic artisans, Luisa Via Roma's new turn, Click chicks
What will be a luxury in the future? (BBC) "The traditions of old luxury - the luxury of things - are awfully dull for new consumers. They want to be
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Mining luxury in Mongolia, Surfer dudes in Paris, Made in China, Uniqlo and Jil Sander to part ways, Cardin’s world
The Luxury Frontier (WSJ) "What happens when a country previously hindered by vastness and foreign rule awakens to wealth on its doorstep? With Louis
Mining luxury in Mongolia, Surfer dudes in Paris, Made in China, Uniqlo and Jil Sander to part ways, Cardin’s world
The Luxury Frontier (WSJ) "What happens when a country previously hindered by vastness and foreign rule awakens to wealth on its doorstep? With Louis
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Puig’s unique approach, Mining the mid market, Moncler delays IPO, Luxe looks strong, Todd Lynn goes to Ascot
Spain's Puig Group succeeds by swimming against the stream (FT) "Puig is an anomaly in the luxury market in a number of ways. It is the only Spanish
Puig’s unique approach, Mining the mid market, Moncler delays IPO, Luxe looks strong, Todd Lynn goes to Ascot
Spain's Puig Group succeeds by swimming against the stream (FT) "Puig is an anomaly in the luxury market in a number of ways. It is the only Spanish
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Luxury optimism, Long live the it bag, Hermès sells Jean Paul Gaultier stake, Prada’s naysayers, Face of the future
Luxury goods set for another record year (Reuters) "The outlook for the luxury goods market has improved significantly in recent months, boosted by a
Luxury optimism, Long live the it bag, Hermès sells Jean Paul Gaultier stake, Prada’s naysayers, Face of the future
Luxury goods set for another record year (Reuters) "The outlook for the luxury goods market has improved significantly in recent months, boosted by a
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Innovation on the surface, Galliano crisis at Dior, Ferré expansion, Training tailors, Middle East impact
Surface Attraction (IHT) "Sculpted shapes, clean lines and modernist architecture — why is the fashion 'streamlining' of today any different from its
Innovation on the surface, Galliano crisis at Dior, Ferré expansion, Training tailors, Middle East impact
Surface Attraction (IHT) "Sculpted shapes, clean lines and modernist architecture — why is the fashion 'streamlining' of today any different from its
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Old is new again, China at the fore in 2020, Investing in Italy’s jewels, A virtual fit, Cat in the hat is back
This Old Thing? Actually, It's New (NY Times) "'People used to laugh at me when I tried to sell these kinds of clothes when I started'... said Alicia
Old is new again, China at the fore in 2020, Investing in Italy’s jewels, A virtual fit, Cat in the hat is back
This Old Thing? Actually, It's New (NY Times) "'People used to laugh at me when I tried to sell these kinds of clothes when I started'... said Alicia
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Return of big spenders, Issa’s Royal moment, Facebook commerce, Prada profits triple, Bruce Weber looks back
Big spenders returning to the luxury fold (Globe and Mail) "In the depth of the recession, Tiffany & Co. struggled to sell $3,200 diamond earrings
Return of big spenders, Issa’s Royal moment, Facebook commerce, Prada profits triple, Bruce Weber looks back
Big spenders returning to the luxury fold (Globe and Mail) "In the depth of the recession, Tiffany & Co. struggled to sell $3,200 diamond earrings
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The future of heritage, Luring Chinese consumers, Contradictory market reports, Asos profits soar, Pugh to Pitti
Heritage Luxury: Past Becomes the Future (IHT) "The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to
The future of heritage, Luring Chinese consumers, Contradictory market reports, Asos profits soar, Pugh to Pitti
Heritage Luxury: Past Becomes the Future (IHT) "The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to
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Murky outlook, PPR beats estimates, Chanel’s US recovery, M-commerce grows at Rue La La, Theyskens and Rosen Q&A
Luxury market faces spending drought through 2020 (Luxury Daily) "The tough economy has permanently reined in the purchasing habits of the current
Murky outlook, PPR beats estimates, Chanel’s US recovery, M-commerce grows at Rue La La, Theyskens and Rosen Q&A
Luxury market faces spending drought through 2020 (Luxury Daily) "The tough economy has permanently reined in the purchasing habits of the current
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Bling is back, Zegna profits grow, Armani interactive, Augmented reality marketing, Chinese models rising
Bling is back (The Economist) "The strength of the recovery was a surprise.... Big brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are the main winners. With
Bling is back, Zegna profits grow, Armani interactive, Augmented reality marketing, Chinese models rising
Bling is back (The Economist) "The strength of the recovery was a surprise.... Big brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are the main winners. With
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Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
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Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
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.