De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
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Beyond Disruption: Everlane’s Next Chapter
After public scandal threatened its ethical image, CEO Michael Preysman believes the L Catterton-backed disruptor can still win on radical transparency even as competitors lay claim to the sustainable fashion space.
Beyond Disruption: Everlane’s Next Chapter
After public scandal threatened its ethical image, CEO Michael Preysman believes the L Catterton-backed disruptor can still win on radical transparency even as competitors lay claim to the sustainable fashion space.
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Amazon Go Rival Bets Pandemic Bolstered Case for Cashierless Shopping
A start-up selling Amazon Go-like checkout technology to retailers has raised money from investors at a $1 billion valuation, minting a new unicorn a year into a pandemic that has helped bolster the case for automated checkout.
Amazon Go Rival Bets Pandemic Bolstered Case for Cashierless Shopping
A start-up selling Amazon Go-like checkout technology to retailers has raised money from investors at a $1 billion valuation, minting a new unicorn a year into a pandemic that has helped bolster the case for automated checkout.
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Gap Looks at Closing Stores in Some European Countries
The retailer to is hoping to save cash while dealing with a sales slump brought on by the pandemic.
Gap Looks at Closing Stores in Some European Countries
The retailer to is hoping to save cash while dealing with a sales slump brought on by the pandemic.
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How Shared Values Forged an Olympic Partnership at Athleta
Athleta and US Olympian Allyson Felix’s partnership is rooted in shared internal values that reflects the brand’s commitment to forwarding female empowerment.
How Shared Values Forged an Olympic Partnership at Athleta
Athleta and US Olympian Allyson Felix’s partnership is rooted in shared internal values that reflects the brand’s commitment to forwarding female empowerment.
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Gap Reports Surprise Rise in Comparable Sales Fueled by Online Demand
Analysts had forecast a 20.97 percent fall in comparable sales, but the company reported a 13 percent rise.
Gap Reports Surprise Rise in Comparable Sales Fueled by Online Demand
Analysts had forecast a 20.97 percent fall in comparable sales, but the company reported a 13 percent rise.
Technology
WeChat Users Sue to Block Trump’s Ban of Messaging App
The group of lawyers claim Trump’s 'vaguely worded' executive order violates WeChat users’ free speech and due process rights.
WeChat Users Sue to Block Trump’s Ban of Messaging App
The group of lawyers claim Trump’s 'vaguely worded' executive order violates WeChat users’ free speech and due process rights.
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ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
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Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
Report: DTC Wellness Brand Hims Seeks Deal to Go Public
The healthcare brand is exploring the potential deal through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at more than $1 billion.
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Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020
The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.
Levi Strauss Warns of Weak Sales Growth in Second Half of 2020
The denim brand reported a 62 percent drop in net revenue in the second quarter and said it will cut 700 jobs in order to save $100 million annually.
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Gap Taps Into the Surging Corporate Demand for Face Masks
The US retailer has sold around 10 million of the non-medical grade face masks and requires a minimum of 100,000 masks per order.
Gap Taps Into the Surging Corporate Demand for Face Masks
The US retailer has sold around 10 million of the non-medical grade face masks and requires a minimum of 100,000 masks per order.
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Can Kanye West Save Gap?
The controversial and influential entertainer and designer will bring his Yeezy collection to Gap in a co-branded line of apparel in 2021.
Can Kanye West Save Gap?
The controversial and influential entertainer and designer will bring his Yeezy collection to Gap in a co-branded line of apparel in 2021.
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Gap's Quarterly Sales Down 43% on Coronavirus Hit
Net loss came in at $932 million, or $2.51 per share, for the three months ending May 2.
Gap's Quarterly Sales Down 43% on Coronavirus Hit
Net loss came in at $932 million, or $2.51 per share, for the three months ending May 2.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.