This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Peru’s alpaca exports, Australian retail giant Myer and Givaudan’s new China hub.
In his first public interview, Khalid Al Tayer, managing director of Al Tayer Insignia and CEO of Ounass, joins BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed to discuss why brands need to go beyond ‘good enough’ to engage discerning customers in the Middle East.
In his first public interview, Khalid Al Tayer, managing director of Al Tayer Insignia and CEO of Ounass, joins BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed to discuss why brands need to go beyond ‘good enough’ to engage discerning customers in the Middle East.
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
PDS Limited founder Pallak Seth has created a next-generation sourcing platform used by brands like Zara and Gap, challenging the dominance of Hong Kong supply chain management giants.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Diwali gold demand, Chinese sportswear giant Li Ning and the troubled Bangladeshi titan Beximco.
Nadine Mosallam, Yasmin Mansour and Reem Hamed are among this year’s winning designers, each receiving a financial grant of between $100,000 and $200,000.
For its third edition, Oud Fashion Talks welcomed international and regional fashion professionals to Kuwait. Panel talks featured local emerging designers, beauty entrepreneurs, industry-leading content creators and the first public interview from CEO of luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, Khalid Al Tayer, in conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed.
For its third edition, Oud Fashion Talks welcomed international and regional fashion professionals to Kuwait. Panel talks featured local emerging designers, beauty entrepreneurs, industry-leading content creators and the first public interview from CEO of luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, Khalid Al Tayer, in conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Temu’s Indonesia ban, Korean factories in Latin America and fashion weeks in Shanghai, São Paulo and Mexico City.
‘Quick commerce’ apps that deliver products in just 10-20 minutes are already popular in Indian cities with experts predicting double-digit sales growth for the channel in the years ahead.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese down apparel giant Bosideng, Lakme Fashion Week and the new Uzbekistan edition of Elle magazine.
After a year of war, things continued to heat up in the Middle East this week. BoF spoke to industry sources in the region to assess the impact, from Beirut’s ateliers to fashion retailers in Dubai.
With the US presidential election just weeks away, concerns are rising about its potential impact on global financial markets, as a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump could lead to significant trade policy shifts affecting sectors from European exports to emerging markets.
With the US presidential election just weeks away, concerns are rising about its potential impact on global financial markets, as a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump could lead to significant trade policy shifts affecting sectors from European exports to emerging markets.
Founders of the Malaysian modest fashion company, Vivy Yusof and Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, both pleaded not guilty to local prosecutors’ charges of criminal breach of trust over alleged misuse of funds.
The move comes after the ministry and domestic businesses voiced concern about the impact of deep discounting by Chinese online platforms, with the ministry saying it was also worried about potential sale of counterfeits.
The company established in 2017 as an e-commerce platform has since scaled to offer hundreds of local, regional and international beauty brands including its own labels.
LVMH-owned jeweler Bulgari is looking to India to mitigate the effects of faltering luxury demand in China amid an economic slowdown.
Pepkor Holdings soared to a three-year high as it announced a dividend that exceeded expectations and outlined plans for up to 300 new stores.
The beauty industry veteran will lead the Filipino edition of the magazine which is set to launch in March through a license agreement between Condé Nast and Mega Global Licensing Inc.
The company seeks to raise C$300 million in its Canadian IPO, positioning CEO Andrew Lutfy for a potential $1.7 billion valuation and billionaire status.
The Canadian women’s clothing retailer has engaged banks for a potential initial public offering that could be launched in the coming weeks, aiming to invigorate the sluggish Canadian IPO market.
