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A financial lens on the fast-changing fashion sector, including markets, investors and deals.

Target’s Turnaround Plan Takes a Toll on Profit

The retailer is spending more on delivering online orders as part of its push to catch up in e-commerce.

Target’s Turnaround Plan Takes a Toll on Profit

The retailer is spending more on delivering online orders as part of its push to catch up in e-commerce.


EU Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Clothing and Cosmetics

The European Union is preparing punitive tariffs on iconic US brands, raising political pressure on President Donald Trump to ditch his plans for taxing steel and aluminium imports.

EU Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Clothing and Cosmetics

The European Union is preparing punitive tariffs on iconic US brands, raising political pressure on President Donald Trump to ditch his plans for taxing steel and aluminium imports.


Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.

Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.


Zalando Plots Further European Expansion

While Zalando has grown fast to sell almost 2,000 brands in 15 countries, it has not added a new market since Luxembourg in 2013.

Zalando Plots Further European Expansion

While Zalando has grown fast to sell almost 2,000 brands in 15 countries, it has not added a new market since Luxembourg in 2013.


L Brands Beats Profit Forecasts

The Victoria's Secret owner reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $664.1 million, beating Wall Street expectations.

L Brands Beats Profit Forecasts

The Victoria's Secret owner reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $664.1 million, beating Wall Street expectations.


Walmart and Amazon Battle to Boost Fashion Credentials

Not long after New York Fashion Week ended, Walmart and Amazon both took to the streets of Manhattan with competing events to show off their latest fashion.

Walmart and Amazon Battle to Boost Fashion Credentials

Not long after New York Fashion Week ended, Walmart and Amazon both took to the streets of Manhattan with competing events to show off their latest fashion.


Who Will LVMH and Kering Buy Next?

A deal with Chanel, Richemont or Prada would change the industry's structure.

Who Will LVMH and Kering Buy Next?

A deal with Chanel, Richemont or Prada would change the industry's structure.


Moncler Sales Rose 15 Percent in 2017

The Italian luxury outerwear maker said it foresaw further growth in 2018, after posting a rise in revenue last year and launching a new product strategy based on faster-paced collections.

Moncler Sales Rose 15 Percent in 2017

The Italian luxury outerwear maker said it foresaw further growth in 2018, after posting a rise in revenue last year and launching a new product strategy based on faster-paced collections.


Primark-Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Profits

The group said profit would be held back by a previously flagged reduction in sugar revenues, but maintained its full-year outlook.

Primark-Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Profits

The group said profit would be held back by a previously flagged reduction in sugar revenues, but maintained its full-year outlook.


Nordstrom Family Group Finalising Take-Private Offer

The founding family group met with investment banks last week and is hoping to submit an offer as early as next month once the banks get approval from their credit committees to provide the financing, the sources said.

Nordstrom Family Group Finalising Take-Private Offer

The founding family group met with investment banks last week and is hoping to submit an offer as early as next month once the banks get approval from their credit committees to provide the financing, the sources said.


Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury

Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'

Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury

Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'


Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.

Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin

The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.