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Tiffany Gets Boost From China as New CEO Pursues Turnaround
The house's results were helped by strong demand for its fashion and high-end solitaire jewellery in its first full quarter under new chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo.
Tiffany Gets Boost From China as New CEO Pursues Turnaround
The house's results were helped by strong demand for its fashion and high-end solitaire jewellery in its first full quarter under new chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo.
SMCP's Third-Quarter Sales Up 18 Percent
The published results were the Sandro-owner's first since the company listed on the stock market last month.
SMCP's Third-Quarter Sales Up 18 Percent
The published results were the Sandro-owner's first since the company listed on the stock market last month.
What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?
The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.
What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?
The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.
BoF Exclusive | Victoria Beckham Raises £30 Million to Boost Fashion Brand
The pop star-turned-fashion entrepreneur has raised new funding from growth equity firm Neo Investment Partners in a deal that valued the business at £100 million.
BoF Exclusive | Victoria Beckham Raises £30 Million to Boost Fashion Brand
The pop star-turned-fashion entrepreneur has raised new funding from growth equity firm Neo Investment Partners in a deal that valued the business at £100 million.
Jeff Bezos Fortune Hits $100 Billion on Black Friday Stock Surge
The $100 billion milestone makes Bezos, 53, the first billionaire to build a 12-figure net worth since 1999, when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit the mark.
Jeff Bezos Fortune Hits $100 Billion on Black Friday Stock Surge
The $100 billion milestone makes Bezos, 53, the first billionaire to build a 12-figure net worth since 1999, when Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates hit the mark.
Op-Ed | Can Uniqlo Crack India?
Parent company Fast Retailing is aiming to establish a valuable foothold in India, but sticking to the same old script could result in another international market miss, argues Shelly Banjo.
Op-Ed | Can Uniqlo Crack India?
Parent company Fast Retailing is aiming to establish a valuable foothold in India, but sticking to the same old script could result in another international market miss, argues Shelly Banjo.
Guess Reports Third Quarter Loss
The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Neiman Marcus Sees Key Sales Figure Rise for First Time in Two Years
The figure includes a 14 percent increase in online sales, which now account for about one-third of total sales.
Neiman Marcus Sees Key Sales Figure Rise for First Time in Two Years
The figure includes a 14 percent increase in online sales, which now account for about one-third of total sales.
Urban Outfitters Beats Wall Street Forecasts
The parent company of Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie posted revenue of $892.8 million in the third quarter.
Urban Outfitters Beats Wall Street Forecasts
The parent company of Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie posted revenue of $892.8 million in the third quarter.
BoF Exclusive | Stitch Fix Founder on How to Get to IPO
As the personal styling service debuts on the NASDAQ stock exchange today, Stitch Fix chief executive Katrina Lake shares the secrets to the company’s success.
BoF Exclusive | Stitch Fix Founder on How to Get to IPO
As the personal styling service debuts on the NASDAQ stock exchange today, Stitch Fix chief executive Katrina Lake shares the secrets to the company’s success.
Abercrombie Shares Surge on Hollister Sales Jump
Abercrombie & Fitch forecast robust sales for the holiday quarter as its surf-wear brand Hollister helped revive the previously struggling retailer.
Abercrombie Shares Surge on Hollister Sales Jump
Abercrombie & Fitch forecast robust sales for the holiday quarter as its surf-wear brand Hollister helped revive the previously struggling retailer.
Gap’s Old Navy Boosts Hopes for Turnaround
Gap Inc posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as comparable sales grew at both the flagship brand — the first time in 15 quarters — and value-focused Old Navy.
Gap’s Old Navy Boosts Hopes for Turnaround
Gap Inc posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as comparable sales grew at both the flagship brand — the first time in 15 quarters — and value-focused Old Navy.
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.