Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
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Retail
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
Allbirds Won Over Investors. Now What?
The sustainable sneaker company saw shares soar in its debut, but a strong opening act doesn’t guarantee success down the line, critics say.
Retail
Rent the Runway’s Uphill Battle
This week, shares in the loss-making rental platform fell on their first day of trading. Can the platform convince enough women to try rental fast enough to please investors?
Rent the Runway’s Uphill Battle
This week, shares in the loss-making rental platform fell on their first day of trading. Can the platform convince enough women to try rental fast enough to please investors?
Retail
Unpacking Rent the Runway’s IPO
The rental platform may have redeemed its unicorn status on the public market, but critics are wary of its long-term growth potential.
Unpacking Rent the Runway’s IPO
The rental platform may have redeemed its unicorn status on the public market, but critics are wary of its long-term growth potential.
Direct-to-Consumer
The DTC Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
This week, everyone will be talking about Rent the Runway’s IPO and Shopify’s growth plans.
The DTC Economy Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
This week, everyone will be talking about Rent the Runway’s IPO and Shopify’s growth plans.
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Retail
Does the E-Commerce Spinoff Make Sense?
This week, Saks Fifth Avenue’s online arm appeared to be headed for a $6 billion IPO while an activist investor pushed Macy’s to follow suit and spin off its own e-commerce unit. But splitting up online and offline businesses, while tempting in the short-term, may be detrimental to long-term value creation.
Does the E-Commerce Spinoff Make Sense?
This week, Saks Fifth Avenue’s online arm appeared to be headed for a $6 billion IPO while an activist investor pushed Macy’s to follow suit and spin off its own e-commerce unit. But splitting up online and offline businesses, while tempting in the short-term, may be detrimental to long-term value creation.
Direct-to-Consumer
The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit
This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.
The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit
This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.
Fashion Week
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
Financial Markets
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
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Technology
How Lyst Plans to Take on Fashion’s E-Commerce Giants
The online fashion platform is gearing up for an IPO with an $85 million funding round and ambitions to become the Spotify of fashion.
How Lyst Plans to Take on Fashion’s E-Commerce Giants
The online fashion platform is gearing up for an IPO with an $85 million funding round and ambitions to become the Spotify of fashion.
Financial Markets
ThredUp Files Confidentially for IPO
The size and price range of the offering have not yet been determined, the company said.
ThredUp Files Confidentially for IPO
The size and price range of the offering have not yet been determined, the company said.
Beauty
Report: The Hut Group Poised to Launch $5.9 Billion London IPO
The deal could be priced by mid-September and is likely to raise around £1 billion through the sale of new and existing shares, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Report: The Hut Group Poised to Launch $5.9 Billion London IPO
The deal could be priced by mid-September and is likely to raise around £1 billion through the sale of new and existing shares, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Retail
ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
ThredUp Plans IPO Early Next Year
The secondhand fashion e-tailer could raise between $200 million and $300 million, people familiar with the matter said.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.