What to expect in fashion news from week 20, 2019

What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 20th week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 13-19 May, 2019.

Ralph Lauren Q4 (14 May)

Ralph Lauren Corporation's net revenue grew 5.1 percent (or 6.3 percent in constant currency) to 1.7 billion dollars for the third quarter. Read the brand’s fourth quarter results on Tuesday.

World Retail Congress 2019 (14-16 May)

The annual World Retail Congress is taking place in Amsterdam this year, bringing together some of the biggest fashion companies to discuss the future of the retail industry. Stay tuned for FashionUnited’s coverage of the event.

Copenhagen Fashion Summit (15-16 May)

Copenhagen Fashion Summit is back this week, the leading business event shining a spotlight in current innovations and solutions in the world of sustainable fashion.

Farfetch Q1 (15 May)

Farfetch Limited reported GMV increase of 155.8 million dollars to 466.5 million dollars for the fourth quarter of 2018, representing year-over-year growth of 50.1 percent. Read the company’s Q1 2019 results on Wednesday.

Macy's Q1 (15 May)

For the fourth quarter, Macy’s, Inc. reported net sales of 8,455 million dollars against 8,672 million dollars in the fourth quarter of 2017, while for the full year, the company’s net sales reached 24,791 million dollars compared to 24,939 million dollars in 2017. Read the company’s first quarter results on Wednesday.

Richemont FY (17 May)

In the three month period ended December 31, 2018, Compagnie Financière Richemont SA said that with the consolidation of YNAP and Watchfinder regrouped for the first time under the newly created Online Distributors business area, group sales grew by 24 percent to 3,915 million euros (4,511 million dollars) at constant exchange and by 25 percent at actual exchange. Richemont will be publishing its full year results on Friday.