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J. Crew, Madewell Expand Footprints in China, U.S.
J. Crew Group Inc. is advancing its global retail agenda this week via high-profile maneuvers for two of its…
J. Crew to Open in Hong Kong
The retailer is opening two stores in the city this week, its first standalone stores in the Asia Pacific.
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Alice + Olivia Opens Second Hong Kong Store
The brand's founder Stacey Bendet was in town to fete the 1,500-square-foot unit in Harbour City, the city's…
Hong Kong’s Taste for Tea
A flurry of fashion-related tea events have hit the former British colony in recent months.
Li & Fung Eyes Possible Brand Spin-off
The company posted a 17 percent increase in net profit for full-year 2013, helped by a turnaround in the…
Li & Fung Defends ‘Middleman’ Model
The sourcing giant's ceo Bruce Rockowitz is optimistic about the future, noting that the troubled LF USA unit…
Trinity FY Profit Slumps on China Sales
Government austerity measures curbed demand for its high-end menswear labels, which include Kent & Curwen…
Alibaba Buys Stake in Chinese TV Firm
This is the second M&A deal in a week for China's fast-growing e-commerce industry.
Fast Retailing Set for Hong Kong Debut
The company will make its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday with a secondary listing.
Chow Tai Fook Sales Vault 26% in Q3
Jewelry retailer cites strong sales of gem-set jewelry and gold products.
Asian Jeans Brands Eye Bigger Piece of Market
Local makers look to take share from western labels with established footholds.
Maiyet Designs Collection for Net-a-porter
The collection uses a batik print handmade in Indonesia, and was inspired by a Tibetan monastery material.