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Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.


Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.


Prada Has Something to Prove

This Monday, everyone will be talking about Prada's moment of reckoning, Instagram's advertising conundrum, Trump's trade war and Gucci's "disappointing" growth. Read our Cheat Sheet.

Prada Has Something to Prove

This Monday, everyone will be talking about Prada's moment of reckoning, Instagram's advertising conundrum, Trump's trade war and Gucci's "disappointing" growth. Read our Cheat Sheet.


Puma Shares Tumble as it Sticks to Profit Forecast

Second-quarter sales rose by 15 percent to 1.05 billion euros driven by footwear, slowing from a 21 percent jump in the first quarter.

Puma Shares Tumble as it Sticks to Profit Forecast

Second-quarter sales rose by 15 percent to 1.05 billion euros driven by footwear, slowing from a 21 percent jump in the first quarter.


How to Fund Your Fashion Business

Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.  

How to Fund Your Fashion Business

Funding is one of the most perplexing aspects of growing a fashion start-up. BoF outlines what to know when going to investors.  


LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.


VF Corporation's Quarterly Results Top Estimates

Revenue from the company's Vans shoe segment rose 35 percent in the quarter, helping drive the strong results.

VF Corporation's Quarterly Results Top Estimates

Revenue from the company's Vans shoe segment rose 35 percent in the quarter, helping drive the strong results.


Allbirds to Launch in the UK

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.

Allbirds to Launch in the UK

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.


EBay Rattles Investors Already Spooked by Threat of Amazon

The online marketplace missed on sales and trimmed its 2018 revenue outlook.

EBay Rattles Investors Already Spooked by Threat of Amazon

The online marketplace missed on sales and trimmed its 2018 revenue outlook.


Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound

Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).

Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound

Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).


Pat McGrath Receives $60 Million From Eurazeo Brands

The latest funding round brings the cosmetic line's total funding to $88 million, just two years since the company’s inception.

Pat McGrath Receives $60 Million From Eurazeo Brands

The latest funding round brings the cosmetic line's total funding to $88 million, just two years since the company’s inception.


Fashion's Top VCs Open Their Playbooks

A new breed of VC firms is backing next-generation digital lifestyle brands targeting millennials. BoF talks to five of the top players to decode their investment theses.

Fashion's Top VCs Open Their Playbooks

A new breed of VC firms is backing next-generation digital lifestyle brands targeting millennials. BoF talks to five of the top players to decode their investment theses.