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SMCP Could be Worth $2.4 Billion

20 September 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

20 September 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

The group, which owns the Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot brands, is planning an IPO in Paris.

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SMCP Could be Worth $2.4 Billion

The group, which owns the Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot brands, is planning an IPO in Paris.

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Amazon Is Lifeline for Retail Workers — If They Live in Right City

20 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

20 September 2017 • By Bloomberg

While the e-commerce giant’s fulfilment centres may be providing employment for ex-retail workers, a concentration of warehouse job growth is clustered around Amazon facilities while retail's losses are more evenly distributed.

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Amazon Is Lifeline for Retail Workers — If They Live in Right City

While the e-commerce giant’s fulfilment centres may be providing employment for ex-retail workers, a concentration of warehouse job growth is clustered around Amazon facilities while retail's losses are more evenly distributed.

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Zara Owner Inditex Sees Profit Growth of 9% in the First Half

20 September 2017 • By Reuters

20 September 2017 • By Reuters

While strong growth in online and in-store sales caused the Spanish fashion retailer's net profit rise to €1.37 billion, its gross margin as a percentage of sales slipped because of a stronger euro.

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Zara Owner Inditex Sees Profit Growth of 9% in the First Half

While strong growth in online and in-store sales caused the Spanish fashion retailer's net profit rise to €1.37 billion, its gross margin as a percentage of sales slipped because of a stronger euro.

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Inside Goop's First Print Issue

20 September 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Inside Goop's First Print Issue

Gwyneth Paltrow's content-and-commerce company is growing at a rapid clip, with market sources pinning its revenue to at least $45 million in 2017. The CEO-meets-EIC breaks down what it took to bring Goop to life on the page.

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BoF China Summit to Debut at Shanghai Fashion Week

20 September 2017 • By BoF Team

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BoF China Summit to Debut at Shanghai Fashion Week

China’s big hitters, global executives and BoF’s growing China-based community will come together for the ﬁrst-ever BoF China Summit.

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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.

Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit

19 September 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

19 September 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.

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Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit

Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.