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Retail

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein

The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.

Retail

Report: BHV Ends Partnership With Shein

The November launch of Shein’s first physical shop in the French department storewas met with protests and sharp criticism from politicians and retailers.


Luxury

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.

Luxury

Report: Dolce & Gabbana Weighs Sale of Milan Properties to Raise Cash

The Italian company is considering selling some properties, including in Milan’s city centre, and then leasing them back to free up cash.


Technology

Snap Launches $2,195 Specs, Declaring Glasses the Next Computer

The thick-rimmed eyeglasses, which go on sale this autumn, were unveiled at the AWE mixed-reality conference in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday.

Technology

Snap Launches $2,195 Specs, Declaring Glasses the Next Computer

The thick-rimmed eyeglasses, which go on sale this autumn, were unveiled at the AWE mixed-reality conference in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday.


Global Markets

Worldview |Vietnam Faces a Critical Textile Test

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Guatemala’s apparel exports and India’s organised jewellery sector growth.

Global Markets

Worldview |Vietnam Faces a Critical Textile Test

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Guatemala’s apparel exports and India’s organised jewellery sector growth.


Marketing

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus

The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Marketing

Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus

The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.


Sports

Knicks Fashion Fever Is Only Just Beginning

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years has sparked a true zeitgeist moment that fashion is infiltrating at all levels.

Sports

Knicks Fashion Fever Is Only Just Beginning

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years has sparked a true zeitgeist moment that fashion is infiltrating at all levels.


Luxury

Hermès Opens Bond Street Mega-Boutique

The ultra-luxurious ‘maison’ is a big bet on London’s enduring appeal for luxury shoppers, as the sector struggles to bounce back from a prolonged downturn.

Luxury

Hermès Opens Bond Street Mega-Boutique

The ultra-luxurious ‘maison’ is a big bet on London’s enduring appeal for luxury shoppers, as the sector struggles to bounce back from a prolonged downturn.


Beauty

The Struggle to Save Africa’s Shea Butter Industry

African nations are phasing bans of shea nut exports in a bid to bolster domestic industry. In the short-term, local collectors are feeling the pinch.

Beauty

The Struggle to Save Africa’s Shea Butter Industry

African nations are phasing bans of shea nut exports in a bid to bolster domestic industry. In the short-term, local collectors are feeling the pinch.


Marketing

Explainer: What Social Media Bans Mean for Marketers

As the UK joins countries like Australia and Malaysia in their efforts to curtail under-16 social media access, brands may need to rethink their marketing strategies.

Marketing

Explainer: What Social Media Bans Mean for Marketers

As the UK joins countries like Australia and Malaysia in their efforts to curtail under-16 social media access, brands may need to rethink their marketing strategies.


Partner Content

Inside Tilt Beauty’s Mission to Break Accessibility Barriers

From founder storytelling to inclusive design, Tilt Beauty’s first year in business demonstrates how its core pillars of accessibility, playfulness and community can drive success in the beauty industry. Here, BoF sits down with founder Aerin Glazer.

Partner Content

Inside Tilt Beauty’s Mission to Break Accessibility Barriers

From founder storytelling to inclusive design, Tilt Beauty’s first year in business demonstrates how its core pillars of accessibility, playfulness and community can drive success in the beauty industry. Here, BoF sits down with founder Aerin Glazer.


Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.


Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.