Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion
In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.
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A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.
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When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
When the Name Game Gets Serious in China
In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.
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Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day
In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.
Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day
In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.
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China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug
In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.
China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug
In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.
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The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia
This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.
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The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
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The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely
This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.
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The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol
This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.
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The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers
A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.
The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers
A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.
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The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
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The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
The China Edit | Big Spenders Reappear, China Rethinks Counterfeit Hunters
China's wealthiest shoppers are spending at home again providing a welcome boost for the world's luxury brands and how the government country is rethinking its laws about how to report counterfeit products.
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.