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Selfridges Wins Approval for Private Members’ Club
The Westminster City Council approved an application to convert space in the department store’s flagship London outlet into a membership venue with a terrace and private dining room.
Target Explores Factory-Direct Shipping Model Used by Temu
The retailer is in early stages to broaden its range of low-cost offerings, which would primarily include apparel, household goods and other non-food items.
Forever 21’s US Operator Wins Court Approval to Liquidate
The embattled fast-fashion company's repayment plan includes a settlement with lenders and former Forever 21 parent Sparc Group that’s designed to boost recoveries for unsecured creditors that stood to get pennies on the dollar.
The Debrief | The Jewellery Boom, Explained
Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to Exit
After three years as chief executive, Leahy will step down from her role by year-end, and will retain her board seat while assisting the company in finding a successor.
Inside Gap’s Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push
The iconic ’90s retailer was on the precipice of death for years. Richard Dickson finally had momentum for a comeback — then came Trump.
Worldview | Iran-Israel War Disrupts Local Businesses, Poses Global Risks
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features JD.com’s turnaround plan, pan-African e-commerce giant Jumia and Ecuador’s crackdown on Chinese e-tailers.
Swedish Textile Recycler Syre to Partner With Gap, Target as Demand for Sustainable Clothing Grows
The H&M-backed textile recycling firm will supply the US retailers with recycled polyester.
How Turkish Brands Conquered the ‘Rest of the World’
Turkish fast-fashion giants LC Waikiki, Koton and DeFacto have rolled out hundreds of stores in high-growth, high-risk frontier markets like Albania, Uganda and Mongolia where rivals H&M and Zara have little or no presence.
Can TikTok’s ‘Shirtless Race’ Become More than a Trend?
Hyrox, a grueling strength-and-endurance race that pops up in major cities, is far more than a workout to its legions of fans. Now it's betting on becoming the next spectator sport.
Hilton to Enter Cruise Business with Waldorf Astoria Nile Ship
The hotel group’s Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, follows similar moves by Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman.
The Fashion and Beauty Opportunity on Snapchat in the Gulf
BoF sits down with Snap Inc.’s vice president and general manager of the Middle East, Hussein Freijeh, to learn more about the changing social media landscape in the Gulf, its impact on consumer behaviour, and the new opportunities it presents for fashion and beauty brands to reach audiences in the region.