Goods and services are no longer enough — stores must deliver personal, memorable experiences, argues B. Joseph Pine II.
Goods and services are no longer enough — stores must deliver personal, memorable experiences, argues B. Joseph Pine II.
Tim Blanks sits down with Nick Knight to talk creativity in a connected world.
Tim Blanks sits down with Nick Knight to talk creativity in a connected world.
Economic uncertainty stretching from China to Europe, along with global stock market and currency swings, have hit consumer confidence of high-income shoppers in the US, which doesn't bode well for luxury demand, argue Andrea Felsted and Shelly Banjo.
Economic uncertainty stretching from China to Europe, along with global stock market and currency swings, have hit consumer confidence of high-income shoppers in the US, which doesn't bode well for luxury demand, argue Andrea Felsted and Shelly Banjo.
The store of the future will be a social gathering space, with content that’s tailored to the likes and interests of its community, argues John Bricker.
The store of the future will be a social gathering space, with content that’s tailored to the likes and interests of its community, argues John Bricker.
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
The long-term effect of last week's 'Brexit' vote will take years to reveal itself, but the shows go on with a jam-packed Paris haute couture week.
The long-term effect of last week's 'Brexit' vote will take years to reveal itself, but the shows go on with a jam-packed Paris haute couture week.
A global network enabling shared data, manufacturing resources and a sales force of independent stylists is the solution to the challenges facing start-up fashion businesses, argues Adam Pritzker.
A global network enabling shared data, manufacturing resources and a sales force of independent stylists is the solution to the challenges facing start-up fashion businesses, argues Adam Pritzker.
Like their counterparts in Silicon Valley, fashion entrepreneurs should begin by identifying real problems. Not enough dresses and handbags to choose from isn’t one of them, argues Ari Bloom.
Like their counterparts in Silicon Valley, fashion entrepreneurs should begin by identifying real problems. Not enough dresses and handbags to choose from isn’t one of them, argues Ari Bloom.
The vote to exit the EU wasn’t really about the EU, it was a protest vote of people who were left behind, argues Imran Amed.
The vote to exit the EU wasn’t really about the EU, it was a protest vote of people who were left behind, argues Imran Amed.
Casualwear now occupies more space in local wardrobes, as luxury loses cultural clout, argues Jerry Clode.
Casualwear now occupies more space in local wardrobes, as luxury loses cultural clout, argues Jerry Clode.
The region's market is probably the best suited to the industry's business model and culture today.
The region's market is probably the best suited to the industry's business model and culture today.
To survive a market turned upside down by uncertainty, sluggish growth and generational change, brands must act with purpose, argues BoF 500 member Jens Grede.
To survive a market turned upside down by uncertainty, sluggish growth and generational change, brands must act with purpose, argues BoF 500 member Jens Grede.
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
The beauty retailer’s fiscal second-quarter growth was driven by fragrance, K-beauty and store expansion, said CEO Kecia Steelman.
Jane Ewing, who was most recently interim chief executive officer for Sam’s Club in China, will join Nike on Sept. 7.
Former Target and Walmart veteran Michael Francis, known in the industry as a marketing guru, will succeed current Old Navy CEO Horacio Barbeito on Nov. 2.
The low-cost clothing brand opened its first UK store in Liverpool on Thursday, with shops in Newcastle and Essex due to follow later this year.
The UK fashion trade body has yet to name a successor.
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Kohl’s turnaround attempt showed some progress after the retailer raised its annual earnings outlook, but it still doesn’t see sales growth this year.