PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
Kate Middleton
How Dolce & Gabbana Clawed Its Way Back From Cancellation
Despite a long string of Diet Prada-worthy missteps that had stylists, editors and celebrities alike boycotting the brand, it is once again a fixture on the red carpet. BoF tracked the fall and rise.
Social Goods | Macy's Launches Modest Line, Duchess of Cambridge Backs Sustainable Fashion
This week, Macy carries its first modest clothing line, while the Duchess of Cambridge launches the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange with Eco-Age's Livia Firth.
News & Analysis
Kate Middleton on Cover of British Vogue's 100th Anniversary Edition
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will appear on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue, following in the path of her husband's late mother, Princess Diana.
Kate Middleton on Cover of British Vogue's 100th Anniversary Edition
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will appear on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue, following in the path of her husband's late mother, Princess Diana.
Birth of Princess to Boost British Fashion Retail
Britain's retailers might just be rejoicing as much as Kate and Wills about the birth of a new baby princess.
Wall Street sours on Aéropostale, LVMH dazzles, Inflation in China, Technology disruption, A Royal imprint
(Daily Finance)
Versace takes a stand, Luxury funds outperform, Hangzhou’s savvy, Bow ties boom, The Royal Frock
Why Versace is putting workers' health before style (Independent) " Italy's style capital has become the unlikely focus of a battle to save some of
Arnault's evolving empire, SuperGroup hits back, Luxury stocks rising, Consumer choice, The Duchess sells
Bernard Arnault Rethinks the Cult of Fashion Gurus (Newsweek) " Arnault suggests it's time for change, time to recast his global, glittering,
Reiss' royal revival, Pringle knitting pretty, Ferragamo plans IPO, PVH beats forecast, Rutson's Chinese secrets
Kate Middleton: putting the regal into Reiss (Telegraph) "'The Reiss dress was perfectly pitched... Britain has the best high street in the world. No
Waiting for the dress, I.T.'s Asian dominance, Chinese luxury heights, Puma raises target, Social opportunities
Waiting for the Dress (NY Times) "Many believe that Ms. Middleton's dress, like the bouffant gown Princess Diana wore in 1981, will be a game
Considering Kate’s dress, UK retail suffers, Louboutin strikes again, PSFK fashion highlights, Jones’ hats in a line
Kate's Dress: Who Will It Be? (WWD) "There are three weeks to go until K-Day, when royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton will, after five months of
Van Assche’s moment, Kamali innovates, Jimmy Choo the man, Mumbai eyes UAE, Shulman talks Middleton
Dior Homme: The Time I Had Some Time Alone (Dazed Digital) "A world away from Slimane's razor sharp aesthetic, the sense of ease and movement
Gap to shutter 200 stores, Impact of Japan crisis, The Kate effect, Tod's hikes dividend, Jean Touitou: designer
Turning point for Gap as 200 stores close worldwide (Independent) "Chairman and CEO Glenn Murphy has announced that Gap is to close 200 of its 900
The News in Brief
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.
Italy Fines Amazon 10 Million Euros for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices
Amazon “significantly restricted consumers’ freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option, the regulators said.
Chilean Retailer Falabella Aims to Close Several Major Asset Sales This Year
The closure is part of the company's plan to raise $850 million to $1 billion and help improve its credit metrics, said chief executive officer Alejandro González.
Chinese Tourists Are Again Embracing International Travel
The return of China’s travellers has long been awaited in the travel industry, which is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year by contributing $11.1 trillion to the global economy.
Playground Closes $2 Million in Funding Round
The intimate wellness brand completed its first institutional raise after seeing 700 percent revenue growth and is launching in Target.
Galderma Sales Top $1 Billion, Led by Injectables
The public company reported strong sales, as demand for its dermatological skincare and injectable products surged.
EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made With Forced Labour
The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.