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Business

These are the companies downsizing or filing for bankruptcy in 2019

Marjorie van ElvenMay 24, 2019

These are hard times for brick and mortar retail. While consumers still like to shop in brick and mortar stores, many retailers have been struggling to stay af

Report

Bath & Body Works boosts L Brands' Q1, raises earnings outlook

Prachi SinghMay 23, 2019

L Brands, Inc. net sales for the first quarter to May 4, 2019 were 2.629 billion dollars compared to 2.626 billion dollars for the same quarter last year. Com

Report

L Brands declares quarterly dividend

Prachi SinghMay 20, 2019

L Brands, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share payable on June 14, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on

Business

End of an era: Victoria’s Secret to pull annual fashion show from TV

Marjorie van ElvenMay 13, 2019

Victoria’s Secret is “rethinking” its annual fashion show following at least five years of declining viewership, according to a memo sent to employe

Business

Savage x Fenty, one year later: what’s Rihanna’s impact on the lingerie market?

Marjorie van ElvenMay 6, 2019

Rihanna’s incursion into the fashion and beauty industries has been so successful that LVMH is reportedly in talks to launch a brand new luxury fashion

Fashion

Victoria's Secret announces the return of swim online

Kristopher FraserMarch 18, 2019

Things haven't been looking too hot for Victoria's Secret lately. The brand recently announced they'd be closing 53 stores this year after 30 stores closed

Video

Video: Why Victoria’s Secret Is Closing Dozens Of Stores

FashionUnitedMarch 14, 2019

Victoria's Secret reported that it will close 53 stores in North America this year, up from 30 stores last year. Source: Youtube, Bu

Fashion

Victoria's Secret to close 53 more stores this year

Robyn TurkFebruary 28, 2019

Victoria's Secret isn't looking so hot. Following a disappointing earnings report from its parent company L Brands, the American lingerie company plans to shu

Video

Video: The Rise And Fall Of Victoria’s Secret

FashionUnitedFebruary 11, 2019

When Victoria's Secret entered the market in the 1980s, it revolutionized the retail of women's undergarments. Previously, women viewed their bras on a

Fashion

From farm girl to lingerie empress: Sharen Jester Turney

Heidi LawDecember 28, 2018

The ex-CEO of Victoria's Secret Sharen Jester Turney is making a new move, with her appointment as the CEO of the Russian apparel company, Gloria Jeans. She t

Video

Video: ex-CEO of Victoria's Secret shares her secret of success

FashionUnitedDecember 28, 2018

During a talk in the University of Texas, Sharen Turney, shares the story of her journey through the retail world to become the female CEO of

Management

Ex-Victoria’s Secret executive takes reins of Russia’s Gloria Jeans

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezDecember 27, 2018

New York – Sheren Terni, former general director of Victoria’s Secret, has taken the reins of one of Rusia’s leading clothing chains, Gloria Jeans. Amon

Fashion

Recap: the biggest fashion controversies of 2018

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 20, 2018

Some people say any publicity is good publicity. These fashion companies probably hope that is true, considering they made headlines in 2018 for what many

People

Coco de Mer CEO Lucy Litwack: “The sexier end of the lingerie market is also crucial”

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 14, 2018

INTERVIEWWith over 19 years of experience in the intimates business, Lucy Litwack lives and breathes lingerie. She’s held senior roles at Victoria’s Secre

Fashion

Navabi takes on Victoria’s Secret

Simone PreussDecember 7, 2018

In what has now become a viral campaign, premium plus size retailer Navabi has tackled lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. Outraged by its CMO publicly statin

Video

Video: Victoria's Secret 2018 | Set Design

FashionUnitedNovember 26, 2018

A look at the set design process of the Victoria's Secret show.

Retail

Victoria’s Secret to relaunch swimwear

Marjorie van ElvenNovember 21, 2018

Struggling lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret is bringing back its swimwear range, discontinued in 2016. Stuart Burgdoerfer, CEO of the label’s parent compa

Report

John Mehas takes over as CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie

Prachi SinghNovember 20, 2018

Along with its third quarter results, L Brands also announced the appointment of John Mehas as the new CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, effective early 20

Fashion

Fashion in the news this week: Instabuzz, modesty and fallen angels

Marjorie van ElvenNovember 16, 2018

Every Friday, FashionUnited offers an overview of the most interesting reads about the fashion industry across US media outlets this week. Why is Fashio

Video

Video: A first look at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

FashionUnitedNovember 15, 2018

Source: Vogue Australia, YouTube.

Management

Jan Singer, CEO of Victoria’s Secret’s lingerie division steps down

Prachi SinghNovember 15, 2018

After serving the business for two years, Jan Singer, CEO of Victoria's Secret's lingerie division is said to be stepping down from her role, reports CNBC quo

Fashion

Loving angels, Victoria's Secret extravaganza returns to New York

AFPNovember 9, 2018

The planet's top models transformed into angels for Victoria's Secret glitzy fashion show Thursday, donning wings, barely-there lingerie and plaid for a retur

Video

Video: Elsa Hosk Unveils the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra & Her Angel Makeup Look

FashionUnitedNovember 6, 2018

Video: Elsa Hosk Unveils the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra & Her Angel Makeup Look

Retail

Victoria’s Secret to shut 20 stores this year

Marjorie van ElvenAugust 24, 2018

Victoria’s Secret is struggling. Amidst the #metoo and plus size movements, the brand best known for the the flawless models strutting in angel wings ha

Retail

Victoria’s Secret opens flagship store in Hong Kong amidst difficulties

Marjorie van ElvenJuly 25, 2018

*Lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret (L Brands) has opened its first flagship store in Hong Kong, at the heart of Causeway Bay. The shop occupies five floors a

Management

L Brands sees net sales increase 8 percent during Q1 2018

Vivian HendrikszMay 24, 2018

London - L Brands, Inc reported its first-quarter results on Thursday, which saw the US company boost its top-line performance. The company reported net

Fashion

It’s Time to Retire the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Jackie MallonDecember 11, 2017

OP-ED New York - As 2017 draws to a close, and the objectification of women has contributed to the downfall of giants of Hollywood and politics, the Vict

Fashion

Victoria's Secret tests out 'See Now, Buy Now' following Shanghai show

Vivian HendrikszNovember 30, 2017

London - Victoria's Secret 2017 Shanghai Fashion show may have been surrounded by a number of controversies (such as Gigi Hadid and Katy Perry reportedly be

Fashion

China lifts up model who fell on Victoria's Secret catwalk

AFPNovember 21, 2017

China's internet saw an outpouring of support on Tuesday for model Ming Xi, who apologised to the country for tripping on the catwalk of the first-ever Vict

Fashion

Victoria's Secret to charm China with fashion show

AFPNovember 20, 2017

The star-studded, super-hyped Victoria's Secret lingerie show hits the catwalk in Shanghai on Monday, the first time the US brand is holding its self-describe

Fashion

Victoria's Secret gala hits snag in China as model pulls out

AFPNovember 17, 2017

Top US fashion model Gigi Hadid on Friday pulled out of the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show in Shanghai after an online video showing her apparently m

Management

Victoria's Secret reaches 12 million dollar settlement

Kristopher FraserJune 19, 2017

Victoria's Secret has learned their lesson about paying their employees and not messing with their time. The company has reached a 12 million dollar settlem

Fashion

How Athleisure herald the Death of the Push-up Bra

Vivian HendrikszMarch 28, 2017

03.jpg (1).zip London - Even though the first push-up bra, also known as the Wonderbra, didn't hit the international market until 1964, it seems

Fashion

Is Victoria’s Secret annual show moving to Paris?

Vivian HendrikszSeptember 14, 2016

Could Victoria’s Secret famous angels be Paris bond? Following the US lingerie giant show in London two years ago, comes speculation that Victoria’s Sec

Business

L Brands confirms VS product cut, turns focus to core product

Vivian HendrikszMay 20, 2016

UPDATE London - L Brands, parent company of lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has confirmed reports that it will be axing its swimwear, along with footwear, ac

Business

Is Victoria's Secret set to shed its swimwear?

Vivian HendrikszApril 25, 2016

London - Over the years lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has become one of the largest lingerie retailers in the world - but in order to keep growing the c

Business

L Brands shows positive results for March for fashion retailers

Sara EhlersApril 8, 2016

After a report surfaced, March proved to be a good month for Victoria’s Secret, PINK, and Bath & Body Works. According to sales results from L Brands, pare

Management

Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Turney resigns

Prachi SinghFebruary 15, 2016

L Brands has announced that Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Jester Turney has decided to resign after about 16 year-long career with the company. She had joine