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

Shoemaker Cole Haan Preps for IPO as Athleisure Focus Boosts Sales

The move marks quite a turn for the brand Nike sold for $570 million more than six years ago.

Shoemaker Cole Haan Preps for IPO as Athleisure Focus Boosts Sales

The move marks quite a turn for the brand Nike sold for $570 million more than six years ago.


Can Reformation Become the Global Go-To For Cool Girls?

The LA-based label known for floral dresses and cheeky marketing wants to expand into Europe, Asia and Australia under new majority owner Permira Advisers. But will its winning US strategy play overseas?

Can Reformation Become the Global Go-To For Cool Girls?

The LA-based label known for floral dresses and cheeky marketing wants to expand into Europe, Asia and Australia under new majority owner Permira Advisers. But will its winning US strategy play overseas?


Tod's Founder Diego Della Valle Raises Stake to 81.2%

The brand's chairman made good on a pledge to buy shares after disappointing first-half results earlier this month, a regulatory filing showed.

Tod's Founder Diego Della Valle Raises Stake to 81.2%

The brand's chairman made good on a pledge to buy shares after disappointing first-half results earlier this month, a regulatory filing showed.


China's JD.com Beats Revenue Estimates, Forecasts Upbeat Q3 Sales

The Chinese e-commerce company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates, with total net revenue rising by 22.9 percent and shares up by 5 percent.

China's JD.com Beats Revenue Estimates, Forecasts Upbeat Q3 Sales

The Chinese e-commerce company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates, with total net revenue rising by 22.9 percent and shares up by 5 percent.


After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.

After $140 Billion Wipeout, Alibaba and Tencent Bid for Comeback

The Chinese companies are likely to rebound from trade war losses since May, with Alibaba's revenue projected to grow by 38 percent and Tencent's revenue is expected to grow by 27 percent.


Facebook Bets on Indian Start-Up in $125 Million Funding Round

The social network giant is the latest to join investments into Indian e-commerce marketplace Meesho, which connects apparel resellers to social media platforms including WhatsApp.

Facebook Bets on Indian Start-Up in $125 Million Funding Round

The social network giant is the latest to join investments into Indian e-commerce marketplace Meesho, which connects apparel resellers to social media platforms including WhatsApp.


Shares in Adidas Slip As It Pays to Fix Sourcing Shortages

The German sportswear company's shares were down over 6 percent, as the company's supply chain is hit by the US-China trade war.

Shares in Adidas Slip As It Pays to Fix Sourcing Shortages

The German sportswear company's shares were down over 6 percent, as the company's supply chain is hit by the US-China trade war.


Apple and Goldman Sachs Start Issuing Apple Cards to Consumers

The technology giant and the financial services company are jointly issuing the Apple Card, with expectations to hit $1.4 billion of high-margin revenue by 2023.

Apple and Goldman Sachs Start Issuing Apple Cards to Consumers

The technology giant and the financial services company are jointly issuing the Apple Card, with expectations to hit $1.4 billion of high-margin revenue by 2023.


Ambani’s Reliance to Buy Google-Backed Indian E-Commerce Startup

The Indian multinational conglomerate will invest up to $42 million for a majority stake in the google-backed retail startup Fynd.

Ambani’s Reliance to Buy Google-Backed Indian E-Commerce Startup

The Indian multinational conglomerate will invest up to $42 million for a majority stake in the google-backed retail startup Fynd.


Prada's Turnaround Is Under Pressure

Prada is on a mission to regain its footing in the high-stakes world of luxury fashion. Its latest set of results show that won’t be easy.

Prada's Turnaround Is Under Pressure

Prada is on a mission to regain its footing in the high-stakes world of luxury fashion. Its latest set of results show that won’t be easy.


Ralph Lauren Shares Jump as Quarterly Profit Beats Expectations

The brand has been on the comeback, re-invigorating its products, pulling away from off-price channels, reducing inventory, cutting costs and refocusing on its e-commerce business. But it still has more work to do.

Ralph Lauren Shares Jump as Quarterly Profit Beats Expectations

The brand has been on the comeback, re-invigorating its products, pulling away from off-price channels, reducing inventory, cutting costs and refocusing on its e-commerce business. But it still has more work to do.


Amazon's Big Spending Dents Profit and Trims Forecast

Amazon said it would spend $800 million in the second quarter to move to one-day delivery for its best customers, trying to maintain its fast-shipping advantage over rivals like Walmart.

Amazon's Big Spending Dents Profit and Trims Forecast

Amazon said it would spend $800 million in the second quarter to move to one-day delivery for its best customers, trying to maintain its fast-shipping advantage over rivals like Walmart.