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Business
Luxury Enters Single-Digit Era
Bain study predicts growth of 4 to 5 percent in 2013.
– May 16, 2013
Business
Richemont Full-Year Net Rockets 30.2%; Rupert Sets Sabbatical
The chairman, controlling shareholder of the world’s second-largest luxury goods group will take a yearlong sabbatical beginning in September.
– May 16, 2013
Accessories
Amid Bangladesh Fallout, Cambodian Factory Collapses
Shoe factory floor falls in, killing at least three.
– May 16, 2013
Men's
Men's Swimwear Rides a Wave
Incorporating advanced fabrics, trendy prints and premium details, the indie brands are targeting contemporary customers.
– May 16, 2013
Business
Splits Develop Over Bangladesh Safety Plans
More European brands and retailers joined the Bangladesh fire and safety accord with unions on Wednesday, while the divisions grew among American companies.
– May 16, 2013
Business
Japan Q1 GDP Growth Surges
The country's economic growth comes as luxury players release encouraging sales figures out of the country.
– May 15, 2013
The Markets
Carolina Herrera Puts Renewed Focus on Asia
The designer is making a concerted push into the region with CH Carolina Herrera, her secondary line.
– May 15, 2013
The Markets
Group Seeks Ban on Uzbekistan Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum filed a formal complaint on Wednesday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection because of the country’s use of forced labor.
– May 15, 2013
Fashion
Academy of Art University Honors the Azrias
The fast-growing international scope of fashion education and business were vividly on display last week.
– May 15, 2013
Men's
Pitti Uomo Puts Focus on International Stores
At the next edition of the men’s trade show, Saks Fifth Avenue will showcase its men’s collection for wholesale distribution for the first time.
– May 15, 2013
Business
Topshop Parent to Sign Bangladesh Accord
Britain’s Arcadia Group said it will sign the binding Bangladesh fire and safety accord with unions, despite doing a small amount of business in the country.
– May 15, 2013
Retail
Wal-Mart Sets Own Plan to Monitor Safety in Bangladesh
Retailer plans to inspect and review all factories that produce goods for the company in the country and will publicly release the findings.
– May 15, 2013
