LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
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What’s Next for Kate Spade New York
Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.
Power Moves | Scotch & Soda Names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO
Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade.
Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?
Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?
Kate Spade Rises as Cleveland Research Recommends Buying Shares
Kate Spade & Co. rose the most in five months after an analyst at Cleveland Research Co. recommended buying the shares because of the brand’s growth potential.
Kate Spade Saturday and Jack Spade Stores to Close
Kate Spade & Co., the handbag maker working to become a global lifestyle brand, will close stores devoted to its lower-priced and men’s lines while starting a new joint venture to speed its growth in China.
Pop Quiz | Dover Street Market, Fit Technology, Smartwatch Market
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Kate Spade Shares Jump After Handbag Maker Increases Forecast
NEW YORK, United States — Kate Spade & Co., the handbag maker with aspirations to be a global lifestyle brand, jumped as much as 12 percent in early
Power Moves | American Apparel Ousts Charney, Theyskens Exits Theory, Tod's Names Creative Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Namesake Brand Gives Lift to Kate Spade 1Q Revenue
NEW YORK, United States — Kate Spade's revenue surged in the first quarter on the strength of its namesake brand even as the retailer's loss from
Kate Spade Wants to be Ralph Lauren, Seeking $4 Billion in Sales
NEW YORK, United States — Kate Spade wants to be Ralph Lauren.
Fifth & Pacific Replaces CEO With Kate Spade Apparel Chief
NEW YORK, United States — Fifth & Pacific Cos., the clothing retailer that's selling brands, said Chief Executive Officer William McComb is leaving
Company Snapshot
He was tapped to scale the colourful accessories brand in its goal to be America's next billion dollar fashion brand.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.