Primark store façade | Source: ReutersLONDON, United Kingdom — British fashion retailer Primark said on Tuesday it would provide short-term financial assistance to all victims and families affected by the collapse of Rana Plaza last month in Bangladesh while the clothing industry continues to formulate a long-term compensation plan.
Dunhill 'Home' in Shanghai, China | Source: DunhillZURICH, Switzerland — While Richemont last week reported a 30 percent gain in annual profit as shoppers spent more on its Cartier jewelry and IWC watches, leather goods and fashion brands such as Lancel and Chloé have struggled. Earnings at Richemont’s so-called soft luxury unit fell by more than half in the last
Westfield Sydney | Source: WestfieldBoF’s editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that’s being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers.
Citygate Outlets | Source: Swire PropertiesThe China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Burberry A/W 2013 | Photo: Sonny VandeveldeLONDON, United Kingdom — Burberry Group Plc, the U.K.’s largest luxury-goods maker, reported full-year profit that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by strong demand in China and Hong Kong, and raised its dividend 16 percent to 29 pence a share.
