The Week Ahead
This Week: Fashion Chases Olympic Glory and Tries to Shake the Back-to-School Blues
The Summer Olympics in Paris are already proving a potent marketing opportunity. In the US, back-to-school shopping is falling short of expectations.
Kering, LVMH and Hermès Confront Luxury’s ‘Underconsumption’ Problem
All three companies will report results amid a sharp downturn in demand in key markets. That, plus the Olympics kick off in Paris.
This Week: Richemont and Burberry Have Some Explaining to Do
Both companies could (though mostly likely won’t) use results this week to address speculation about key elements of their business. That, plus Amazon Prime Day returns.
This Week: Fashion’s Travel Retail Bet Pays Off
A post-pandemic surge in tourism has continued for another summer. But where travellers shop, and how much they spend, has changed.
This Week: What Elections in the UK and France Mean for Fashion
The promise of political stability in the UK, and the opposite in France, has the industry closely watching the polls.
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
The fashion giants are mid-turnaround, but could use strong quarterly results to buy time for their plans to kick in.
This Week: Golden Goose Tests Investors’ Trend Forecasting Chops
The footwear brand is hoping for a $2 billion market capitalisation with its initial public offering, which means selling the market on distressed sneakers being more than a fad.
This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO
The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
This Week: Lululemon’s Struggles, Dior’s Scottish Outing, Alexander Wang’s Show
The activewear giant will test the recent run of stronger-than-expected earnings.
This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts
Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.
This Week, Hoka, Macy’s and Ralph Lauren Play the Expectations Game
Earnings season kicks into high gear, with companies riding high and plumbing new lows reporting.
This Week, Luxury Retail’s Next Chapter Takes Shape
The futures of multi-brand luxury heavyweights Yoox Net-a-Porter and Neiman Marcus may be decided in the coming days.