Spain’s Puig Shares Jump on Lauder Merger Talks
Shares of the Spanish beauty group surged around 16 percent on Tuesday, on track for their best trading day on record, after announcing they were in talks over a potential merger with Estée Lauder.
apparel
Sustainability
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Luxury
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
News & Analysis
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
Luxury
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Separates Social Media Accounts From Her Brand
The future first daughter will only be using her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for personal messages — rather than brand-related news.
Ivanka Trump Separates Social Media Accounts From Her Brand
The future first daughter will only be using her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for personal messages — rather than brand-related news.
News & Analysis
New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans
Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.
New NHL-Fanatics Deal Brings Fast Fashion to Hockey Fans
Fanatics Inc. has become the world’s largest online seller of sports fan gear, handling more than $1 billion in annual sales.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates, Fueled by Overseas Growth
The company, which has its roots in football apparel, is turning to shoes and other areas to expand.
Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates, Fueled by Overseas Growth
The company, which has its roots in football apparel, is turning to shoes and other areas to expand.
Luxury
Luxury Goods Market Hampered by Terror Threats, US Election
The terror threat in Europe, a strong dollar and uncertainty over the US presidential elections have eroded the confidence of the globe's big-spenders.
Luxury Goods Market Hampered by Terror Threats, US Election
The terror threat in Europe, a strong dollar and uncertainty over the US presidential elections have eroded the confidence of the globe's big-spenders.
News & Analysis
Lululemon Looks to Get 40% of Sales From Men as Chain Expands
Currently, about 80 percent of Lululemon's shoppers are female, said the yogawear retailer’s chief executive officer, Laurent Potdevin.
Lululemon Looks to Get 40% of Sales From Men as Chain Expands
Currently, about 80 percent of Lululemon's shoppers are female, said the yogawear retailer’s chief executive officer, Laurent Potdevin.
The News in Brief
Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve
Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.
Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger
The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.
Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk
The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.
New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows
The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune
Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.
Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.