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Inside The RealReal’s Plan to Dominate the Secondhand Luxury Market

The company’s IPO filing reveals its big ambitions - and hints at how expensive it will be to reach those goals.

Inside The RealReal’s Plan to Dominate the Secondhand Luxury Market

The company’s IPO filing reveals its big ambitions - and hints at how expensive it will be to reach those goals.


Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan

A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company.

Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan

A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company.


Emerging Markets Retailer GFG Prepares for IPO

The online retail group, valued at €1 billion with 11.2 million active customers, has announced its plans for its listing in Frankfurt.      

Emerging Markets Retailer GFG Prepares for IPO

The online retail group, valued at €1 billion with 11.2 million active customers, has announced its plans for its listing in Frankfurt.      


Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail

This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail

This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Calvin Klein Owner PVH Cuts Profit Forecast and Shares Fall

The company cut its adjusted profit outlook, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment and a stronger dollar. Shares fell 7.4 percent to $91.90.

Calvin Klein Owner PVH Cuts Profit Forecast and Shares Fall

The company cut its adjusted profit outlook, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment and a stronger dollar. Shares fell 7.4 percent to $91.90.


When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.

When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.


Canada Goose Shares Slide 20% on Missing Analyst Estimates

The luxury parka brand had its the first revenue miss since going public in 2017.

Canada Goose Shares Slide 20% on Missing Analyst Estimates

The luxury parka brand had its the first revenue miss since going public in 2017.


Report: Alibaba Weighs Raising $20 Billion Through Second Listing

The e-commerce giant, which is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is working with financial advisers on the planned offering in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Report: Alibaba Weighs Raising $20 Billion Through Second Listing

The e-commerce giant, which is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is working with financial advisers on the planned offering in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter.


Why Nordstrom Stopped Reporting Same-Store Sales

The department store chain abandoned the metric, considered a gold standard for gauging a retailer’s health, after a brutal quarter. But Nordstrom may also be looking ahead to a more-digital future.

Why Nordstrom Stopped Reporting Same-Store Sales

The department store chain abandoned the metric, considered a gold standard for gauging a retailer’s health, after a brutal quarter. But Nordstrom may also be looking ahead to a more-digital future.


Victoria’s Secret Owner Shares Rise 15% as Beauty Chain Boosts Sales

Same-store sales at Bath & Body Works rose 13 percent, a performance that exceeded company expectations.

Victoria’s Secret Owner Shares Rise 15% as Beauty Chain Boosts Sales

Same-store sales at Bath & Body Works rose 13 percent, a performance that exceeded company expectations.


Nike and Under Armour Urge Trump to Remove Footwear From Tariff List

The additional tariff of 25 percent on Chinese goods may add $7 billion in additional costs for US customers every year, the The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America says.

Nike and Under Armour Urge Trump to Remove Footwear From Tariff List

The additional tariff of 25 percent on Chinese goods may add $7 billion in additional costs for US customers every year, the The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America says.


Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War

This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War

This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.