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A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising
Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?
A Guide to Early-Stage Fundraising
Nascent brands often seek external capital to fuel future growth — or simply stay afloat. But how much money should start-ups really be raising, when and from where?
A $140 Billion Asset Manager Bets on H&M Rebound as Others Flee
Chicago-based Harris Associates LP increased its stake in H&M fourfold last year and currently holds more than 5 percent of the Swedish fashion retailer’s shares.
A $140 Billion Asset Manager Bets on H&M Rebound as Others Flee
Chicago-based Harris Associates LP increased its stake in H&M fourfold last year and currently holds more than 5 percent of the Swedish fashion retailer’s shares.
Depop Secures $20 Million for US Expansion
The social shopping platform will use the new funding to open brick-and-mortar stores in New York and LA.
Depop Secures $20 Million for US Expansion
The social shopping platform will use the new funding to open brick-and-mortar stores in New York and LA.
Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China
The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.
Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China
The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.
Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round
The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.
Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round
The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.
JD.com Will Invest over $3 Billion in 'Rustbelt' Regions
JD's efforts are aimed at upgrading industries and creating jobs and will include the construction of an e-commerce settlement centre that would create 9,000 jobs, the Xinhua news agency reported.
JD.com Will Invest over $3 Billion in 'Rustbelt' Regions
JD's efforts are aimed at upgrading industries and creating jobs and will include the construction of an e-commerce settlement centre that would create 9,000 jobs, the Xinhua news agency reported.
OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group
The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.
OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group
The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.
Tiffany's $450 Silver Rulers Help Holiday Sales Rebound
The New York-based retailer's home-accessories collection contributed to its recovery.
Tiffany's $450 Silver Rulers Help Holiday Sales Rebound
The New York-based retailer's home-accessories collection contributed to its recovery.
Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness
The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.
Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness
The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.
Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change
Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.
Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change
Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.
Fast Retailing to Launch Uniqlo Brand in Sweden in 2018
Japan's top apparel retailer plans to launch the first Uniqlo store in Sweden this fall, in a move that would challenge rival H&M in its home market.
Fast Retailing to Launch Uniqlo Brand in Sweden in 2018
Japan's top apparel retailer plans to launch the first Uniqlo store in Sweden this fall, in a move that would challenge rival H&M in its home market.
Versace In 'No Rush' to List on Stock Market
The Italian fashion house has been considering a listing after US private equity Blackstone bought a 20 percent stake in 2014 to fund its overseas expansion.
Versace In 'No Rush' to List on Stock Market
The Italian fashion house has been considering a listing after US private equity Blackstone bought a 20 percent stake in 2014 to fund its overseas expansion.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Trump FTC Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
The organisation’s chairman Andrew Ferguson vowed to aggressively block illegal mergers, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to challenging deals that violate antitrust laws, continuing the stance taken during the Biden administration.
True Religion Acquired by Private Equity Firm Acon Investments
The deal, which included participation from American Eagle’s chief executive, will help the denim maker expand globally.
Sneaker Maker Golden Goose Is Said to Kick Off Milan IPO Soon
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose SpA plans to kick off an initial public offering in Milan as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, extending a strong rebound in European listings this year.
Europe Luxury Stocks Slide After Richemont Chairman Says Inflation Is Denting Demand
Luxury goods stocks slumped in Europe, wiping out more than $25 billion in market value after Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said inflation is starting to dent demand across the region.
US Inflation Cooling as Consumer Prices Rise Moderately Again
US consumer prices increased moderately in July as higher rents were mostly offset by declining costs of goods such as motor vehicles and furniture, a trend that could persuade the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged next month.
Kim Kardashian Hires Wall Street Talent to Bulk Up Buyout Firm
Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm hired a half-dozen financial-industry professionals, including a new chief operating officer who previously worked at alternative investment giant Apollo Global Management Inc.
US Economy Shrinks for a Second Quarter, Raising Recession Odds
Gross domestic product fell at a 0.9 percent annualised rate after a 1.6 percent decline in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department’s preliminary estimate showed Thursday.