Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
Opinions
News & Analysis
Isabel Marant's Anouck Duranteau-Loeper: Fashion 'Is More Experiential Than Conceptual'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, deputy CEO of Isabel Marant.
Isabel Marant's Anouck Duranteau-Loeper: Fashion 'Is More Experiential Than Conceptual'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, deputy CEO of Isabel Marant.
Marketing
Op-Ed | The Truth About Micro-Influencers
Is small the new big when it comes to influence? The fascination with micro-influencers has certainly been captivating brands and media alike over the last few years, culminating in the emergence of nanoinfluencers late last year.
Op-Ed | The Truth About Micro-Influencers
Is small the new big when it comes to influence? The fascination with micro-influencers has certainly been captivating brands and media alike over the last few years, culminating in the emergence of nanoinfluencers late last year.
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.
Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.
Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.
Retail
Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark
Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.
Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark
Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Beauty
Op-Ed | Kylie Jenner Isn't the Only Reason Ulta Gets Gen Z
A new study by analysts at Piper Jaffray found that the beauty supplier surpassed Sephora as teens’ favourite place to shop for beauty products.
Op-Ed | Kylie Jenner Isn't the Only Reason Ulta Gets Gen Z
A new study by analysts at Piper Jaffray found that the beauty supplier surpassed Sephora as teens’ favourite place to shop for beauty products.
Beauty
Op-Ed | A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers
Companies that don't make use of augmented reality technologies may soon find themselves unable to compete, argue Sarah Willersdorf, Christine Barton and Pierre Dupreelle.
Op-Ed | A New (Augmented) Reality for Brands and Retailers
Companies that don't make use of augmented reality technologies may soon find themselves unable to compete, argue Sarah Willersdorf, Christine Barton and Pierre Dupreelle.
News & Analysis
Max Vallot: 'Antiquated Legacy Brands Are Giving Way to Purpose-Driven Companies'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Max Vallot, co-founder of District Vision.
Max Vallot: 'Antiquated Legacy Brands Are Giving Way to Purpose-Driven Companies'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Max Vallot, co-founder of District Vision.
Retail
The Future of Luxury Is Freedom
Beyond goods, services and experiences, freedom will become the ultimate signifier of status.
The Future of Luxury Is Freedom
Beyond goods, services and experiences, freedom will become the ultimate signifier of status.
Luxury
Lynda Petherick: 'I Think We’re Going to See a Huge Shift in the Sustainability Space'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Lynda Petherick, UK fashion and luxury practice lead at global consultancy firm Accenture.
Lynda Petherick: 'I Think We’re Going to See a Huge Shift in the Sustainability Space'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Lynda Petherick, UK fashion and luxury practice lead at global consultancy firm Accenture.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business
Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.
Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business
Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.
News & Analysis
Nkosiyati Khumalo: 'Fashion Needs to Include More Diverse Voices'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Nkosiyati Khumalo, editor-in-chief of GQ South Africa.
Nkosiyati Khumalo: 'Fashion Needs to Include More Diverse Voices'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Nkosiyati Khumalo, editor-in-chief of GQ South Africa.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.