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Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel

19 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

19 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.

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Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel

Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.

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Brooklyn Seen as Best Bet for NYC to Win New Amazon Headquarters

19 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

19 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

The borough’s image as a hip hub for Millennials could give it a leg up as the e-commerce giant hunts for the perfect locale for its second US headquarters.

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Brooklyn Seen as Best Bet for NYC to Win New Amazon Headquarters

The borough’s image as a hip hub for Millennials could give it a leg up as the e-commerce giant hunts for the perfect locale for its second US headquarters.

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French Connection's Profit Falls After Stores Close

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

Gross profit fell to £31.1 million for the six months to July 31, as the British retailer closes seven stores in 12 months.

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French Connection's Profit Falls After Stores Close

Gross profit fell to £31.1 million for the six months to July 31, as the British retailer closes seven stores in 12 months.

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Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.

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Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.

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Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

18 September 2017 • By Reuters

18 September 2017 • By Reuters

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.

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Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.

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Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

18 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

18 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

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Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

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Canada Goose Bypasses Saks With Sales Pitch for the Amazon World

18 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

18 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

After selling through wholesalers for most of its history, it’s only just beginning to roll out its direct-to-consumer strategy.

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Canada Goose Bypasses Saks With Sales Pitch for the Amazon World

After selling through wholesalers for most of its history, it’s only just beginning to roll out its direct-to-consumer strategy.

Amazon Tests One-Hour Catwalk-to-Doorstep Deliveries at Nicopanda

16 September 2017 • By Reuters

16 September 2017 • By Reuters

The one-hour delivery option will be available only to Amazon Prime members in London, and will come at a cost.

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Amazon Tests One-Hour Catwalk-to-Doorstep Deliveries at Nicopanda

The one-hour delivery option will be available only to Amazon Prime members in London, and will come at a cost.

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Footwear Retailer Aerosoles Files for Bankruptcy

15 September 2017 • By Reuters

15 September 2017 • By Reuters

The shoe chain blamed its bankruptcy on declining mall traffic, big industry-wide markdowns and a shift toward online shopping.

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Footwear Retailer Aerosoles Files for Bankruptcy

The shoe chain blamed its bankruptcy on declining mall traffic, big industry-wide markdowns and a shift toward online shopping.

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New York Wants Amazon's New Headquarters

15 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

15 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

New York City is hoping its large, diverse workforce, extensive university system and status as an epicentre of industry will overcome its drawback as one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.

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New York Wants Amazon's New Headquarters

New York City is hoping its large, diverse workforce, extensive university system and status as an epicentre of industry will overcome its drawback as one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.