Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
Opinions
Technology
Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
Op-Ed | Technology Is Eating Fashion
Fashion companies that don't embrace technology are sitting ducks just waiting to be picked off by sharp-shooting software companies, argues Marc C. Close.
Technology
Op-Ed | How Blockchain Could Boost the Fashion Industry
Blockchain could be used to make every SKU produced by every brand accessible to any retailer, editor or consumer, feeding new digital tools that would massively democratise the curation of fashion, argues Charles Beckwith.
Op-Ed | How Blockchain Could Boost the Fashion Industry
Blockchain could be used to make every SKU produced by every brand accessible to any retailer, editor or consumer, feeding new digital tools that would massively democratise the curation of fashion, argues Charles Beckwith.
Retail
Op-Ed | The Formula For Brand Experience
The right blend of technology, education and entertainment is key to a successful retail strategy, argues Grant Lacy.
Op-Ed | The Formula For Brand Experience
The right blend of technology, education and entertainment is key to a successful retail strategy, argues Grant Lacy.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Swiss Watch Sparkle Could Be a Fickle Friend
While Swiss watch sales are in better shape than they were a year ago, Richemont and Swatch should be wary of thinking the recovery is assured.
Op-Ed | Swiss Watch Sparkle Could Be a Fickle Friend
While Swiss watch sales are in better shape than they were a year ago, Richemont and Swatch should be wary of thinking the recovery is assured.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | An Alternative To Consumerism Does Exist: The Performance Economy
The Circular Economy is being marketed as a guilt-free solution to consumerism, but a sustainable economy can only be achieved if businesses stop selling goods argues Sara Arnold, one of 10 winners of BoF’s Future VOICES challenge.
Op-Ed | An Alternative To Consumerism Does Exist: The Performance Economy
The Circular Economy is being marketed as a guilt-free solution to consumerism, but a sustainable economy can only be achieved if businesses stop selling goods argues Sara Arnold, one of 10 winners of BoF’s Future VOICES challenge.
Retail
Op-Ed | What If Stores Charged Admission?
Retailers must charge for what consumers value: their time, argues B. Joseph Pine II.
Op-Ed | What If Stores Charged Admission?
Retailers must charge for what consumers value: their time, argues B. Joseph Pine II.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
Retail
Op-Ed | Ralph Lauren's Department Store Dilemma
Even as Ralph Lauren wants to send less merchandise to department stores, it still needs them to be healthy businesses.
Op-Ed | Ralph Lauren's Department Store Dilemma
Even as Ralph Lauren wants to send less merchandise to department stores, it still needs them to be healthy businesses.
Beauty
Op-Ed | Avon's Next CEO Needs to Be a Miracle Worker
Avon's CEO Sherilyn McCoy stepped down on Thursday after the beauty company reported a second-quarter loss of $45.5 million.
Op-Ed | Avon's Next CEO Needs to Be a Miracle Worker
Avon's CEO Sherilyn McCoy stepped down on Thursday after the beauty company reported a second-quarter loss of $45.5 million.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | To Solve Omnichannel, Elevate Tech Choices to the C-Suite
Technology decisions — especially those that affect the customer experience — must move out of individual teams and up to the C-Suite, argues Stephan Schambach.
Op-Ed | To Solve Omnichannel, Elevate Tech Choices to the C-Suite
Technology decisions — especially those that affect the customer experience — must move out of individual teams and up to the C-Suite, argues Stephan Schambach.
Fashion Week
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Fashion Week
Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | Rethinking New York Fashion Week
Facing an exodus of top labels like Thom Browne, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Altuzarra, New York Fashion Week needs to change on several levels, argues Eugene Rabkin.
The News in Brief
Essilorluxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.