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Smiggle parent Premier Investments feeling the impact of pandemic
Premier Investments has weathered a string of global crises, including Brexit, Hong Kong protests and Australia’s bushfires to post record sales and earnings in the first half of the financial year.
Pandora cuts 180 staff from regional offices in global reorganisation
Danish jewellery giant Pandora has announced a new company structure that will eliminate an organisational layer between the global headquarters and local markets.
Sephora suspends makeup services as precautionary measure
Sephora has stopped offering custom makeovers in hundreds of stores across Asia-Pacific to protect customers and staff from coronavirus.
Confirmed: Victoria’s Secret show is cancelled
Victoria’s Secret’s annual fashion show, where supermodels once walked down the runway wearing giant “angel” wings and elaborate lingerie sets, will not occur this holiday season.
Hudson’s Bay Company to sell Lord + Taylor for US$100m
Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has announced plans to sell its US department store chain Lord + Taylor to Le Tote, a clothing subscription and rental business, for US$100 million ($149 million). The decision, announced Wednesday, August 28, will enable the Canadian retail company to focus on its other department store businesses: Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay. HBC, which also ow…
Strong interest in Asia, but little action: report
More than 80 per cent of Australian businesses have Asia on their radar, but most are failing to generate significant revenue from Asian markets.
H&M sales beat expectations
First-quarter H&M sales have exceeded expectations, with the company improving both profit and margin.
Australia’s C/MEO Collective launches on Tmall
Women’s fashion label C/MEO Collective has started selling on Chinese mega online marketplace Tmall.
Ted Baker CEO resigns
Ray Kelvin has stepped down from his position as CEO and director of UK fashion label Ted Baker amid allegations of misconduct.
Chinese e-commerce policy to benefit foreign sellers
The Chinese government last week announced that it will improve its e-commerce retail import policy to boost consumption.
Dolce & Gabbana faces growing backlash in China over controversial ads
Luxury retailer offends its most important market.
