As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.
As the global luxury market drifts, Luca Solca identifies four investment strategies for the sector.
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
Compared to companies in France, Italy and Germany, only a few luxury brands from Britain have scaled up to become global powerhouses, but there's potential for more, argues Michael Ward.
Compared to companies in France, Italy and Germany, only a few luxury brands from Britain have scaled up to become global powerhouses, but there's potential for more, argues Michael Ward.
Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.
Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.
Britain’s exit from the European Union would do real damage to the global fashion industry.
Britain’s exit from the European Union would do real damage to the global fashion industry.
As more and more brands integrate their men's and women's fashion shows, what is the future of men's fashion weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men's and women's fashion shows, what is the future of men's fashion weeks?
Brands and retailers whose image is rooted in classic notions of Americana must rethink the way they leverage 'Brand America', argues Ruth Bernstein.
Brands and retailers whose image is rooted in classic notions of Americana must rethink the way they leverage 'Brand America', argues Ruth Bernstein.
Alibaba’s role in the grey market is a bigger issue than counterfeit sales, and a problem luxury brands can help fix, argue Brian Buchwald and Andrew Roth.
Alibaba’s role in the grey market is a bigger issue than counterfeit sales, and a problem luxury brands can help fix, argue Brian Buchwald and Andrew Roth.
Struggling American department stores still place the biggest orders, but increasingly rely on markdowns to drive foot traffic and sales, resulting in a vicious cycle with ramifications across the industry.
Struggling American department stores still place the biggest orders, but increasingly rely on markdowns to drive foot traffic and sales, resulting in a vicious cycle with ramifications across the industry.
'Conversational commerce' — powered by sophisticated chat bots — is all the rage, but the best interfaces will blend bots with human interactions, argues Richie Siegel.
'Conversational commerce' — powered by sophisticated chat bots — is all the rage, but the best interfaces will blend bots with human interactions, argues Richie Siegel.
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.
Tim Blanks reports from Havana, finding the Kardashians and Kanye West amongst white clad adherents of Santeria in a city on the cusp of a new revolution.
Tim Blanks reports from Havana, finding the Kardashians and Kanye West amongst white clad adherents of Santeria in a city on the cusp of a new revolution.
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.