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China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

28 April 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

28 April 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn and Tianwei Zhang

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Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

31 March 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

31 March 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.

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News & Analysis

Under Armour Credit Rating Cut to Junk Amid Slowdown

1 February 2017 • By Bloomberg

1 February 2017 • By Bloomberg

S&P pointed to concerns that “margins will weaken due to intense competition in North America, a shift in growth toward less-profitable international markets and the athletic footwear segment.”

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Under Armour Tumbles After Fourth-Quarter Sales Miss Estimates

31 January 2017 • By Bloomberg

31 January 2017 • By Bloomberg

Revenue rose 12 percent to $1.31 billion, Under Armour said in a statement Tuesday. Analysts estimated $1.41 billion, on average.

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Coach Beats Second Quarter Profit Forecasts

31 January 2017 • By Associated Press

31 January 2017 • By Associated Press

Coach Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $199.7 million.

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H&M Bucks Retailers' Gloom as Profit Beats Estimates

31 January 2017 • By Bloomberg

31 January 2017 • By Bloomberg

Hennes & Mauritz AB provided some much-needed good news for Europe’s struggling clothing retail market.

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Luxury Adapts to a New Reality

4 January 2017 • By Pierre Mallevays

4 January 2017 • By Pierre Mallevays

The SLI continued its ascent this month on the back of broker upgrades as further good news comes from China and the sector adapts to its new reality.

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BoF Professional Exclusive

Gauging China’s Rebound

4 November 2016 • By BoF Team

4 November 2016 • By BoF Team

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.

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News & Analysis

Wal-Mart to Open Sam's Club On JD.com

20 October 2016 • By Reuters

20 October 2016 • By Reuters

Walmart's global import store, set to be launched on Friday on JD Worldwide, will give Chinese customers access to products imported by Walmart from its stores around the world.

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Global Currents

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.

Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Credit Rating Cut to Junk Amid Slowdown

S&P pointed to concerns that “margins will weaken due to intense competition in North America, a shift in growth toward less-profitable international markets and the athletic footwear segment.”

News & Analysis

Under Armour Tumbles After Fourth-Quarter Sales Miss Estimates

Revenue rose 12 percent to $1.31 billion, Under Armour said in a statement Tuesday. Analysts estimated $1.41 billion, on average.

News & Analysis

Coach Beats Second Quarter Profit Forecasts

Coach Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $199.7 million.

News & Analysis

H&M Bucks Retailers' Gloom as Profit Beats Estimates

Hennes & Mauritz AB provided some much-needed good news for Europe’s struggling clothing retail market.

Luxury Adapts to a New Reality

The SLI continued its ascent this month on the back of broker upgrades as further good news comes from China and the sector adapts to its new reality.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Gauging China’s Rebound

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.

News & Analysis

Wal-Mart to Open Sam's Club On JD.com

Walmart's global import store, set to be launched on Friday on JD Worldwide, will give Chinese customers access to products imported by Walmart from its stores around the world.