Kati Chitrakorn

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Can Transparency Solve the Consumer Trust Deficit?

10 December 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Can Transparency Solve the Consumer Trust Deficit?

Unless fashion brands adopt best practices from outside the industry and improve supply chain transparency from within, consumers may begin to wonder what they have to hide.

Global Currents

Why Puffer Jackets Are at the Centre of Korea’s Class Divide

4 December 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Why Puffer Jackets Are at the Centre of Korea’s Class Divide

While the explosive popularity of puffer jackets is a boon for outerwear brands like The North Face and Moncler, the trend highlights some uncomfortable truths about South Korean society.

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Tory Burch Buys Back Stake

27 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

27 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The American fashion brand is buying back Mexican private equity firm Tresalia Capital's minority stake in the business.

Tory Burch Buys Back Stake

The American fashion brand is buying back Mexican private equity firm Tresalia Capital's minority stake in the business.

News & Analysis

Kering to Take Control of E-Commerce, Ending YNAP Partnership

26 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

26 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The move follows rival conglomerate Richemont's takeover of Yoox Net-a-Porter.

News & Analysis

Kering to Take Control of E-Commerce, Ending YNAP Partnership

The move follows rival conglomerate Richemont's takeover of Yoox Net-a-Porter.

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How Avon Is Rebooting for a Digital Age

26 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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How Avon Is Rebooting for a Digital Age

The pioneer of door-to-door selling is betting on technology and a new digital team to bolster its business in hard times.

If We Built the Retail Model From Scratch, What Would It Be?

6 November 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

If We Built the Retail Model From Scratch, What Would It Be?

With the rise of the experience economy, retail spaces are undergoing a radical rethink of their business models — as well as their very purpose.

Why Kering Is Buying Back Its Shares

29 October 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

29 October 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The French luxury conglomerate plans to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period.

Why Kering Is Buying Back Its Shares

The French luxury conglomerate plans to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period.

China’s Streetwear Empire Yoho! Raises $25 Million

12 October 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

12 October 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

C Ventures founders Adrian Cheng and Clive Ng led a Series E+ investment round in one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms.

China’s Streetwear Empire Yoho! Raises $25 Million

C Ventures founders Adrian Cheng and Clive Ng led a Series E+ investment round in one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms.

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Why Brands Are Launching Secret Apps for Superfans

9 October 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Brands from Adidas to Ralph Lauren are turning to under-the-radar apps to cultivate strong digital relationships with highly engaged fans and glean valuable insights into their preferences.

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Why Brands Are Launching Secret Apps for Superfans

Brands from Adidas to Ralph Lauren are turning to under-the-radar apps to cultivate strong digital relationships with highly engaged fans and glean valuable insights into their preferences.

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

28 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

28 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.

Chanel Acquires Orlebar Brown

The French luxury house has acquired the British swim and resort-wear brand.