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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How PVH Corp. Is Positioning Itself for Fashion’s New Normal
President Stefan Larsson shares how PVH, which reported annual revenues of $9.9 billion in 2019, is positioning itself 'to win in the new normal.'
How PVH Corp. Is Positioning Itself for Fashion’s New Normal
President Stefan Larsson shares how PVH, which reported annual revenues of $9.9 billion in 2019, is positioning itself 'to win in the new normal.'
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.
BoF LIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.
China
5 Lessons for Brands in Post-Pandemic China
How can the recent performance of giants like Hermès, LVMH, Kering, Li-Ning and L'Oréal help other brands prepare for the next phase of China’s post-pandemic recovery?
5 Lessons for Brands in Post-Pandemic China
How can the recent performance of giants like Hermès, LVMH, Kering, Li-Ning and L'Oréal help other brands prepare for the next phase of China’s post-pandemic recovery?
Entrepreneurship
The Biggest Challenges Facing New Brands and How to Tackle Them
From financing to navigating a shifting retail market, a host of obstacles are standing between emerging designers and sustainable growth.
The Biggest Challenges Facing New Brands and How to Tackle Them
From financing to navigating a shifting retail market, a host of obstacles are standing between emerging designers and sustainable growth.
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Retail
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Farfetch Gets $250 Million Investment From Tencent and Dragoneer
The luxury online marketplace says it will use the money to expand in China.
Marketing
How to Grow a Brand Beyond a Buzz Moment
An “It” product or hot new brand can easily disappear from Instagram feeds within days, if not hours. Here’s how brands can turn an unexpected viral moment into long-term growth.
How to Grow a Brand Beyond a Buzz Moment
An “It” product or hot new brand can easily disappear from Instagram feeds within days, if not hours. Here’s how brands can turn an unexpected viral moment into long-term growth.
China
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
Retail
Ganni’s Guerrilla Approach to Global Growth
The Danish label is part of a generation of social-media-savvy brands that are betting on activating their powerful online communities to help smooth a path to international expansion.
Ganni’s Guerrilla Approach to Global Growth
The Danish label is part of a generation of social-media-savvy brands that are betting on activating their powerful online communities to help smooth a path to international expansion.
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Financial Markets
Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store
The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.
Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store
The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.
Financial Markets
Revolve's Influencer Strategy Helps Draw Slew of Buy Ratings
The clothing company was rated highly by Wall Street analysts, as shares rise by 7.3 percent.
Revolve's Influencer Strategy Helps Draw Slew of Buy Ratings
The clothing company was rated highly by Wall Street analysts, as shares rise by 7.3 percent.
Financial Markets
Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales
The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.
Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales
The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.
Financial Markets
Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan
A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company.
Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan
A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company.
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.