Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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The Hidden Cost Of Cashmere
"Is it naïve to think that a billion-dollar industry can be maintained while wildlife is protected?"
The Hidden Cost Of Cashmere
"Is it naïve to think that a billion-dollar industry can be maintained while wildlife is protected?"
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Why Zegna is Getting Into the Sheep Farm Business
Since Zegna began as a textile business in 1910, all of its fabrics have been made with Australian wool.
Why Zegna is Getting Into the Sheep Farm Business
Since Zegna began as a textile business in 1910, all of its fabrics have been made with Australian wool.
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Stella McCartney Halts Use of Patagonian Wool
Stella McCartney says she'll stop using wool from an Argentine supplier amid concerns about the treatment of sheep.
Stella McCartney Halts Use of Patagonian Wool
Stella McCartney says she'll stop using wool from an Argentine supplier amid concerns about the treatment of sheep.
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Paul Swan, General Manager of Research and Wool Production
Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."
Paul Swan, General Manager of Research and Wool Production
Paul Swan, general manager of research and wool production at Australian Wool Innovation, says "strive to find employers with strong business ethics that align with your own."
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Mellon moves, Holt Renfrew's new chain, Cowboy to couture, Wool at the top, Antoine Arnault
Tamara Mellon's Next Step (NY Times) "Last November, when Tamara Mellon suddenly left Jimmy Choo, the shoe company she helped build into a global
Mellon moves, Holt Renfrew's new chain, Cowboy to couture, Wool at the top, Antoine Arnault
Tamara Mellon's Next Step (NY Times) "Last November, when Tamara Mellon suddenly left Jimmy Choo, the shoe company she helped build into a global
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Mature markets, AlleyCorp's grab bag, Warming to wool, Role model Rocha, Frock star
Mature markets (FT) "'Attitudes seem to be slowly changing, as blogs such as Advanced Style, The Women's Room, and That's Not My Age have highlighted
Mature markets, AlleyCorp's grab bag, Warming to wool, Role model Rocha, Frock star
Mature markets (FT) "'Attitudes seem to be slowly changing, as blogs such as Advanced Style, The Women's Room, and That's Not My Age have highlighted
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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.