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A $700 Million Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security Portfolio Is On the Brink as Malls Collapse

18 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

18 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

The bond’s performance shows how rapidly the pandemic is deepening losses in a sector that was already getting crushed by online shopping.

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A $700 Million Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security Portfolio Is On the Brink as Malls Collapse

The bond’s performance shows how rapidly the pandemic is deepening losses in a sector that was already getting crushed by online shopping.

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

18 September 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman

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Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?

This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.

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Brands Turn to Unusual Sponsors for Fashion Week

17 September 2020 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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Brands Turn to Unusual Sponsors for Fashion Week

As their usual sources of sponsorship evaporate, fashion brands presenting new collections at both digital and physical runway shows must reconsider how they offer value to partners.

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LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

17 September 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

17 September 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.

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LVMH Asks to Delay Tiffany Trial By at Least Six Months

The luxury conglomerate was sued last week for calling off its $16.2 billion acquisition of the American jeweller.

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US Retail Sales Rebound Slows After Extra Jobless Aid Lapses

16 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

16 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

The expiration of the supplemental $600 weekly payments at the end of July as well as slowdowns in back-to-school spending likely weighed on retail activity during the month.

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US Retail Sales Rebound Slows After Extra Jobless Aid Lapses

The expiration of the supplemental $600 weekly payments at the end of July as well as slowdowns in back-to-school spending likely weighed on retail activity during the month.

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Amazon Launches Luxury Store on App

15 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

15 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

Oscar de la Renta is the first and only brand so far, though the company says more are expected to join in the coming weeks.

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Amazon Launches Luxury Store on App

Oscar de la Renta is the first and only brand so far, though the company says more are expected to join in the coming weeks.

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L Brands Sells Majority Stake in Victoria's Secret's UK Business

15 September 2020 • By Reuters

15 September 2020 • By Reuters

Under a newly formed joint venture, British clothing retailer Next Plc will acquire a majority stake in the lingerie giant.

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L Brands Sells Majority Stake in Victoria's Secret's UK Business

Under a newly formed joint venture, British clothing retailer Next Plc will acquire a majority stake in the lingerie giant.

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Pandemic May Permanently Replace Retail Jobs With Machines

14 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

14 September 2020 • By Bloomberg

A new study shows layoffs have been higher among workers in industries that can be automated, which increases the risk those jobs will become permanently obsolete.

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Pandemic May Permanently Replace Retail Jobs With Machines

A new study shows layoffs have been higher among workers in industries that can be automated, which increases the risk those jobs will become permanently obsolete.

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At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today

14 September 2020 • By BoF Studio

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At Columbia College Chicago, Rewiring Fashion Education for Today

Having launched a hybrid-educational format designed to cater to the needs of both current and incoming students, faculty members from the creative arts school share their new academic approach to help prepare students for an industry transformed.

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Amazon Set To Hire 100,000 More Workers Amid Rise in Online Shopping

14 September 2020 • By Reuters

14 September 2020 • By Reuters

The news marks the e-commerce giant's fourth hiring spree this year after reporting a 40 percent revenue rise last quarter and the biggest profit in the retailer's 26-year-history.

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Amazon Set To Hire 100,000 More Workers Amid Rise in Online Shopping

The news marks the e-commerce giant's fourth hiring spree this year after reporting a 40 percent revenue rise last quarter and the biggest profit in the retailer's 26-year-history.