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Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million

The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.

Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million

The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.


Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.

Tory Burch Programme for Women Receives Additional $50 Million from Bank of America

The funding awarded to the Tory Burch Foundation will support female entrepreneurs who might not qualify for traditional credit.


Abercrombie Soars on Upbeat Forecast as Sales Top Estimates

Comparable sales increased for a sixth consecutive quarter climbing more than double analysts’ predictions, and net sales are set to rise 2 to 4 percent this year.

Abercrombie Soars on Upbeat Forecast as Sales Top Estimates

Comparable sales increased for a sixth consecutive quarter climbing more than double analysts’ predictions, and net sales are set to rise 2 to 4 percent this year.


Debenhams Plunges After Scrapping Forecasts

Despite securing a temporary lifeline from lenders, the UK department-store chain scrapped its profit guidance and shares plunged 12 percent marking the fourth profit warning since early 2018.

Debenhams Plunges After Scrapping Forecasts

Despite securing a temporary lifeline from lenders, the UK department-store chain scrapped its profit guidance and shares plunged 12 percent marking the fourth profit warning since early 2018.


Allbirds Is Taking its Viral Fabric Tennis Shoes to China

The sneaker startup plans to announce this week that it will open a brick-and-mortar store in Shanghai in the coming months. By the end of the year, it plans to have stores in Beijing and Chengdu.

Allbirds Is Taking its Viral Fabric Tennis Shoes to China

The sneaker startup plans to announce this week that it will open a brick-and-mortar store in Shanghai in the coming months. By the end of the year, it plans to have stores in Beijing and Chengdu.


Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook

The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.

Etsy Surges to Record High as Analysts Cheer Growth Outlook

The online seller of handcrafted and vintage items surpassed fourth-quarter sales expectations, sending shares to their highest level since the company’s 2015 IPO.


Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor

The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.

China's Fosun Makes Bid for German Fashion Chain Tom Tailor

The Chinese conglomerate is further expanding its reach into Europe's fashion sector with a bid for struggling struggling clothing retailer Tom Tailor.


Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.

Footasylum Shares up 59 Percent After JD Sports Takes Stake

Shares rose 58.6 percent after British retailer JD Sports said it had acquired an 8.3 percent stake.


Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates

The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.

Canada Goose Boosts Outlook After Quarter Results Beat Estimates

The company boosted its forecast for the year after sales climbed a better-than-expected 50 percent to $301 million, showing flagship stores and online lured in more shoppers for its premium winter clothing.


Puma Upbeat for 2019 as New Styles Prove Popular

Puma is growing faster than its bigger German rival Adidas and market leader Nike, helped by savvy social media campaigns and partnerships with celebrities like Selena Gomez.

Puma Upbeat for 2019 as New Styles Prove Popular

Puma is growing faster than its bigger German rival Adidas and market leader Nike, helped by savvy social media campaigns and partnerships with celebrities like Selena Gomez.


Inside the Levi’s IPO

The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.

Inside the Levi’s IPO

The company plans to go public amid a resurgence in denim sales and as the 166-year-old brand is finding success among younger customers with fashion collaborations and high-tech customisation options.