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Next Shares Rise as it Holds Profit Forecast in Tough UK Market

The UK retailer maintained its forecast that profit will fall this year to between £680 million ($849 million) and £780 million, defying some analyst predictions that CEO Simon Wolfson would lower it.

Next Shares Rise as it Holds Profit Forecast in Tough UK Market

The UK retailer maintained its forecast that profit will fall this year to between £680 million ($849 million) and £780 million, defying some analyst predictions that CEO Simon Wolfson would lower it.


Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.


Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.


Canada Goose Vaults Reiss From Aspiring Writer to Millionaire

Dani Reiss had no intention of running a billion-dollar clothing empire when he joined his dad’s shop making winter parkas 20 years ago.

Canada Goose Vaults Reiss From Aspiring Writer to Millionaire

Dani Reiss had no intention of running a billion-dollar clothing empire when he joined his dad’s shop making winter parkas 20 years ago.


Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017

In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.

Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017

In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.


Canada Goose Ends Drought of Luxury Goods IPOs

Canada Goose is seeking to raise as much as C$320 million ($237 million) in its IPO, scheduled to price Wednesday after markets close.

Canada Goose Ends Drought of Luxury Goods IPOs

Canada Goose is seeking to raise as much as C$320 million ($237 million) in its IPO, scheduled to price Wednesday after markets close.


Elie Saab Sets a New Course in New York

As he opens his first US boutique, the Lebanese designer speaks exclusively to BoF about growing beyond couture and his approach to the red carpet.

Elie Saab Sets a New Course in New York

As he opens his first US boutique, the Lebanese designer speaks exclusively to BoF about growing beyond couture and his approach to the red carpet.


What Does a Status Symbol Look Like in 2017?

As Snap’s IPO mints a mountain of new millionaires in Los Angeles, what will their spending reveal about changing luxury consumption patterns and the state of status in 2017?

What Does a Status Symbol Look Like in 2017?

As Snap’s IPO mints a mountain of new millionaires in Los Angeles, what will their spending reveal about changing luxury consumption patterns and the state of status in 2017?


Snap to Price Long-Awaited IPO Amid Signs of Brisk Demand

Snap is targeting a valuation of between $19.5 billion and $22.3 billion, the richest valuation in a US tech IPO since Facebook in 2012.  

Snap to Price Long-Awaited IPO Amid Signs of Brisk Demand

Snap is targeting a valuation of between $19.5 billion and $22.3 billion, the richest valuation in a US tech IPO since Facebook in 2012.  


Burberry Surges as Belgian Investor Albert Frere Buys 3 Pct Stake

The shares were up as much as 5.9 percent in London on Tuesday afternoon, to the highest since May 2015.

Burberry Surges as Belgian Investor Albert Frere Buys 3 Pct Stake

The shares were up as much as 5.9 percent in London on Tuesday afternoon, to the highest since May 2015.


Gap Keeps Turnaround Hopes Alive

Investors have been waiting for signals that Peck’s turnaround plan is working.

Gap Keeps Turnaround Hopes Alive

Investors have been waiting for signals that Peck’s turnaround plan is working.


Nordstrom Tops Fourth-Quarter Profit Forecasts

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $201 million.

Nordstrom Tops Fourth-Quarter Profit Forecasts

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $201 million.