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Has Nike Done Lasting Damage to Jordan Brand?
Nike is reducing the number of Jordans it puts on the market as it tries to restore the brand’s exclusivity and pull it out of a slump. Experts say it will take more than reducing supply to fix the problem.
Why Is It Still So Painful to Shop in Stores?
Kelly Clarkson’s viral feud with an independent Brooklyn toy store has ignited debate over poor customer service, which experts say can be remedied with investment in training and employee motivation.
Opinion: LVMH’s Struggles Are a Bad Look for Luxury
For LVMH and big bling to return to a more encouraging trajectory, China needs to show signs of improvement, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Can Culture Still Move the Needle in Sportswear?
At a time when Nike and Adidas are doubling down on sports and athletes, Under Armour is leaning further into partnerships with entertainers and influencers like Twitch streamer Rakai, whose first shoe with the brand drops this week.
Dongliang Wants to Be Luxury’s Gateway to China
The retailer’s rigorously curated and cultured approach has already made it stockist-of-choice for labels from The Row to Phoebe Philo. Now it aims to help Western brands build their own retail presence in China.
Worldview | Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Eyes Mass Fashion Dominance
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features LVMH’s China Woes, Shanghai Fashion Week and India’s strong jewellery.
Opinion: Why Beauty Needs Colour Again
The new book, ‘Colour Mode’, is part makeup guide, part editorial archive and part manifesto from the veteran fashion makeup artist.
Riyadh Fashion Week Postponed Amid Regional Conflict
The event was due to begin Oct. 15, but no official schedule has been published.
LVMH Fashion Sales Slip on China Weakness, Dimming Recovery Hopes
A decline in fashion and leather goods sales underscores the industry’s struggle to reignite shopper enthusiasm.
What Kim Jones Did Next
The former Dior and Fendi creative director is reviving his namesake label as a DTC lifestyle brand, anchored by a 4,000-square-foot flagship store in Hong Kong.
BoF Professional Masterclass | How Brands Can Get Category Expansion Right
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Wednesday, October 21, at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT as BoF’s Priya Rao and Liz Flora unpack how to successfully launch a new beauty segment with fast growth as well as longevity.
Luxury’s China Hopes Face a Reality Check
LVMH’s sales report and Shanghai Fashion Week will bring fresh insight into the Chinese retail environment as Western brands seek to navigate the wobbly market and local labels angle to capture more spending.