Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Sustainability
What the Latest Clampdown on Xinjiang Cotton Means for Fashion
New policies on both sides of the Atlantic mean businesses will likely have to prove their supply chains do not pass through the Chinese region, where the reported detention of Uighurs in forced labour camps is rife.
What the Latest Clampdown on Xinjiang Cotton Means for Fashion
New policies on both sides of the Atlantic mean businesses will likely have to prove their supply chains do not pass through the Chinese region, where the reported detention of Uighurs in forced labour camps is rife.
Global Markets
US Targets French Luxury in Tariff Retaliation
The move comes after President Emmanuel Macron’s government said it would tax the Silicon Valley tech giants.
US Targets French Luxury in Tariff Retaliation
The move comes after President Emmanuel Macron’s government said it would tax the Silicon Valley tech giants.
Global Markets
The EU Opens Trade Doors for Vietnam and Shuts Out Cambodia
The deal rewards Hanoi for its progress on labour guarantees with a 99 percent reduction in tariffs, while sanctioning Phnom Penh for human rights abuses.
The EU Opens Trade Doors for Vietnam and Shuts Out Cambodia
The deal rewards Hanoi for its progress on labour guarantees with a 99 percent reduction in tariffs, while sanctioning Phnom Penh for human rights abuses.
Luxury
What Will Vetements Be Like Without Demna?
This week, everyone will be talking about the men's shows at Paris Fashion Week, an agreement to end the US-China trade war and Fenty Beauty's first mascara. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Will Vetements Be Like Without Demna?
This week, everyone will be talking about the men's shows at Paris Fashion Week, an agreement to end the US-China trade war and Fenty Beauty's first mascara. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Sustainability
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
News & Analysis
Amazon and Indian Trader Group in Public Spat Over Discounts
The Confederation of All India Traders has issued concerns over the e-commerce giant's alleged circumvention of foreign investment rules.
Amazon and Indian Trader Group in Public Spat Over Discounts
The Confederation of All India Traders has issued concerns over the e-commerce giant's alleged circumvention of foreign investment rules.
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Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long
Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.
Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long
Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.
Global Markets
Nike and Lululemon Supplier Pivots Away From Vietnam After Exiting China
With Donald Trump hardening his stance on the Southeast Asian country, Eclat Textile Co. keeping up with the changing landscape of global trade.
Nike and Lululemon Supplier Pivots Away From Vietnam After Exiting China
With Donald Trump hardening his stance on the Southeast Asian country, Eclat Textile Co. keeping up with the changing landscape of global trade.
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Walmart Criticises India's E-Commerce Rules, Warns of Trade Impact
The American retail corporation is siding with the US government in strongly opposing India's e-commerce rules in a failed lobbying attempt.
Walmart Criticises India's E-Commerce Rules, Warns of Trade Impact
The American retail corporation is siding with the US government in strongly opposing India's e-commerce rules in a failed lobbying attempt.
News & Analysis
What’s Your 'Plan B' for Made in China?
US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have put the importance of supply chain management into sharp focus. What are the sourcing hot spots that offer alternatives to Chinese production?
What’s Your 'Plan B' for Made in China?
US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have put the importance of supply chain management into sharp focus. What are the sourcing hot spots that offer alternatives to Chinese production?
Global Markets
Tariffs on Mexico Will Not Derail Trade Deal, Says Trump Official
The president’s threat of a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods will not worsen the country's economic situation, according to White House administration.
Tariffs on Mexico Will Not Derail Trade Deal, Says Trump Official
The president’s threat of a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods will not worsen the country's economic situation, according to White House administration.
News & Analysis
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers
The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.
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.