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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.


The RealReal Wants to Sell Wall Street on Second Hand Clothing for the 1%

The online marketplace for authenticated luxury products is revising its physical store strategy in the $10 billion US used apparel market.

The RealReal Wants to Sell Wall Street on Second Hand Clothing for the 1%

The online marketplace for authenticated luxury products is revising its physical store strategy in the $10 billion US used apparel market.


Adidas Shares Soar Despite Fears of Trade War

Amid rising global trade tensions, Adidas shares rise by 49 percent, toppling sportswear competitors worldwide.

Adidas Shares Soar Despite Fears of Trade War

Amid rising global trade tensions, Adidas shares rise by 49 percent, toppling sportswear competitors worldwide.


The Path to a Better Prada

The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.

The Path to a Better Prada

The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.


All Eyes On G20 As Trump and Xi Give Trade Talks Another Try

This week everyone will be talking about the trade talks at the G20 Summit, H&M's latest earnings and In Goop Health's first summit in London. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

All Eyes On G20 As Trump and Xi Give Trade Talks Another Try

This week everyone will be talking about the trade talks at the G20 Summit, H&M's latest earnings and In Goop Health's first summit in London. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club.


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.


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.


Adidas Shares Slide Amid Talk of Top Investor's Plans to Sell Part of Stake

The Belgian investment firm's plans to sell a part of its Adidas stake has seen the sportswear manufacturer's shares slump.

Adidas Shares Slide Amid Talk of Top Investor's Plans to Sell Part of Stake

The Belgian investment firm's plans to sell a part of its Adidas stake has seen the sportswear manufacturer's shares slump.


Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales

The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.    

Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales

The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.    


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.


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.