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As Lockdowns Ease, Luxury Sees Record Valuation

Growth prospects for 2020 remain subdued, but investors are looking beyond the current crisis.

As Lockdowns Ease, Luxury Sees Record Valuation

Growth prospects for 2020 remain subdued, but investors are looking beyond the current crisis.


J.C. Penney Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The U.S. department store chain said it reached an agreement with existing lenders for $900 million of financing to aid operations while it navigates bankruptcy proceedings in federal court.

J.C. Penney Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The U.S. department store chain said it reached an agreement with existing lenders for $900 million of financing to aid operations while it navigates bankruptcy proceedings in federal court.


Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.

Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.


What the Bankruptcy Onslaught Means for the Future of Retail

Filing for Chapter 11 looks different now. Here's what retailers and their partners need to know.

What the Bankruptcy Onslaught Means for the Future of Retail

Filing for Chapter 11 looks different now. Here's what retailers and their partners need to know.


Bankruptcy Court Approves Neiman Marcus' Plea to Access Financing

The luxury department store arranged $675 million of debtor-in-possession financing to aid operations while it attempts to reorganise.

Bankruptcy Court Approves Neiman Marcus' Plea to Access Financing

The luxury department store arranged $675 million of debtor-in-possession financing to aid operations while it attempts to reorganise.


J.C. Penney Talks With KKR, Ares, Lenders on Bankruptcy Loan

The plan would be included in a Chapter 11 court filing that could come next week, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

J.C. Penney Talks With KKR, Ares, Lenders on Bankruptcy Loan

The plan would be included in a Chapter 11 court filing that could come next week, according to people with knowledge of the matter.


For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

Investors in the sector are looking beyond a troublesome second quarter to greener pastures in the second half of 2020.

For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

Investors in the sector are looking beyond a troublesome second quarter to greener pastures in the second half of 2020.


Report: Revlon to Close $1.8 Billion Debt-Refinancing Package

The beauty group's bid to reorganise a significant amount of its debt load is in addition to a $65 million revolving credit facility, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Report: Revlon to Close $1.8 Billion Debt-Refinancing Package

The beauty group's bid to reorganise a significant amount of its debt load is in addition to a $65 million revolving credit facility, according to sources familiar with the matter.


Industry Sees Hope in China, as Coronavirus Takes Toll in the West

Coronavirus is spreading across the world with signs of recovery in Asia offset by growing pandemonium in Europe and the United States.

Industry Sees Hope in China, as Coronavirus Takes Toll in the West

Coronavirus is spreading across the world with signs of recovery in Asia offset by growing pandemonium in Europe and the United States.


US Banking Group Warns of 'Massive' Delays With Small Business Rescue Programme

An independent group of bankers wrote to the US Treasury on Saturday that lenders were experiencing delays in processing loans, and experiencing technical difficulties.

US Banking Group Warns of 'Massive' Delays With Small Business Rescue Programme

An independent group of bankers wrote to the US Treasury on Saturday that lenders were experiencing delays in processing loans, and experiencing technical difficulties.


Will the Pandemic Reset Fashion's Seasonal Schedule?

This week, everyone will be talking about how businesses are thinking about e-commerce disruptions and layoffs, H&M's results and Covid-19's effect on retail schedules. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Will the Pandemic Reset Fashion's Seasonal Schedule?

This week, everyone will be talking about how businesses are thinking about e-commerce disruptions and layoffs, H&M's results and Covid-19's effect on retail schedules. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


What Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Stimulus Package

The $2 trillion relief bill will provide cash assistance to millions of individual Americans, as well as entrepreneurs whose businesses are paralysed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

What Fashion Brands Need to Know About the Stimulus Package

The $2 trillion relief bill will provide cash assistance to millions of individual Americans, as well as entrepreneurs whose businesses are paralysed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.