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Nike Compensates Migrant Workers Five Years After Labour Controversy
Nike has agreed to substantial payouts to thousands of former garment workers at a Thai supplier after years of pressure from labour rights campaigners and an independent investigation into alleged wage theft during the pandemic.
Luxury Brands Are Making a Big Bet on Saks. Will It Come Back to Haunt Them?
Vendors have long complained that Saks was slow to pay its bills. Yet even as a bankruptcy filing for the department store giant appears imminent, many say they plan to continue to work with the retailer.
Report: Saks Eyes Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as Soon as Sunday
The company is heading towards Chapter 11 without a restructuring agreement in place, with an eye toward crafting one in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported.
How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice
Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.
A Warning Sign for Adidas
Bank of America’s double-downgrade on Adidas should serve as a wakeup call for the brand as it goes into the new year.
Report: Fitness App Strava Files for IPO
The fitness tracking app, recently valued at $2.2 billion, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in recent weeks, sources told The Information.
The BoF Podcast | Examining 20 Years of Fashion’s Influencer Economy
At BoF VOICES 2025, Susanna Lau, Bryan Yambao, Camille Charrière and Gstaad Guy reflect on finding their voices, speaking to their communities and how brands need to get out of the wider luxury malaise.
Saks Woes Cloud Cucinelli’s Department Store Bet
The label is sticking with its strategy of heavy reliance on high-end department stores like the struggling Saks Global, despite the shift by many luxury peers toward their own retail networks.
Pacsun Launches New Social Commerce App
The shoppable PS Community Hub will enable creators to post content, earn affiliate commissions and build a following, strengthening community engagement for the brand.
The Gen-Z TikTokker Building a Hub for Y2K Vintage
Content creator turned retail operator Emma Rogue as media hubs, producing snackable content that lures teen shoppers in.
Five Sports X Fashion Storylines to Watch in 2026
Sports and fashion had a watershed moment in 2025 as the two industries continued to converge. 2026 will be similar. Here’s what to watch for early on in the year.
Can Brands Turn Their Most Devoted Fans Into Paying Customers?
Plenty of people root for their favourite label like it’s their local football team — but that passion doesn’t always translate into sales.