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Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.

Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.

Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.

Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.


Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO

The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.

Klarna CEO Discusses Possible Future IPO

The tech unicorn was valued at more than $2 billion when fashion chain H&M bought a stake in it last year.


LVMH Shares Touch Record Highs After Solid First-Quarter Sales

Shares were up 3.3 percent in early session trading, also lifting the shares of peers such as Gucci-owner Kering, Hermès, Burberry and Moncler.

LVMH Shares Touch Record Highs After Solid First-Quarter Sales

Shares were up 3.3 percent in early session trading, also lifting the shares of peers such as Gucci-owner Kering, Hermès, Burberry and Moncler.


Under Armour Climbs as Citigroup Raises Rating

The sports retailer's stock rose 3.8 percent after Citigroup raised its rating from 'neutral' to 'buy.'

Under Armour Climbs as Citigroup Raises Rating

The sports retailer's stock rose 3.8 percent after Citigroup raised its rating from 'neutral' to 'buy.'


Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses

The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.

Levi Strauss Stock Jumps as Earnings Growth Impresses

The company's first earnings report since IPO last month sent stock up 7 percent to over $23 a piece, nearly a record high.


Asos Sticks to Full-Year Guidance Despite Profit Plunge

The British online retailer reported an 87 percent drop in first-half pretax profit on Wednesday, in part due to logistical challenges in the US market.

Asos Sticks to Full-Year Guidance Despite Profit Plunge

The British online retailer reported an 87 percent drop in first-half pretax profit on Wednesday, in part due to logistical challenges in the US market.


Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy

Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.

Start-Up School | Chapter 7: Plan Your Exit Strategy

Exiting a business is one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur will make. It’s a big chance to reap the financial rewards from years of hard work and to ensure the company they have nurtured from the start ends up in good hands.


Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO

In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.

Pinterest Seeks up to $1.28 Billion in IPO

In its last private funding round in 2017, the digital scrapbook raised $150 million for a total valuation of about $12.3 billion.


Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.


PVH Quarterly Sales Beat Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Boost

Shares of the company were up 7 percent after the bell.

PVH Quarterly Sales Beat Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Boost

Shares of the company were up 7 percent after the bell.


Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion

With a market capitalisation of $8 billion, the original blue jean maker plans to open new stores, develop fabric technology, offer more points of customisation for customers and improve its e-commerce experience.

Why Levi's Is Worth $8 Billion

With a market capitalisation of $8 billion, the original blue jean maker plans to open new stores, develop fabric technology, offer more points of customisation for customers and improve its e-commerce experience.


Nike Shares Drop as It Misses North America Estimates

Sales in the sportswear company's home continent were also hit by a decline in revenue at Converse.

Nike Shares Drop as It Misses North America Estimates

Sales in the sportswear company's home continent were also hit by a decline in revenue at Converse.