Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale’s is a New York-based multi-brand luxury retailer, founded in 1872. Owned by Macy’s Inc., the retailer has multiple stores and outlets across the US and internationally.
The Year Ahead: Fashion Is Set for a Surge in M&A
As the gap widens between the best-performing companies and the rest, M&A activity will increase as leaders manoeuvre to take market share, unlock new opportunities and expand capabilities.
Bloomingdale’s Bid to Keep Covid From Stealing Christmas
At a time when retailers usually try to lure shoppers with festive music and decorations, the luxury department store has amped up its website and — in a very out-of-character move — plans to drive traffic through flash sales.
Power Moves | Bloomingdale’s Names New Home Fashion Director, Agnona Creative Director Departs
This week, Kelley Carter was named home fashion director of the American department store chain, while Simon Holloway exited Agnona after five years at the brand.
Retailers Struggle Despite a Surge in Online Sales
From Macy's to Target, many businesses in the US are grappling with higher expenses related to e-commerce.
Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future
As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.
Power Moves | H&M Announces New CEO, Levi’s Adds to Board of Directors
This week, Karl-Johan Persson steps down as H&M CEO, while Levi’s appoints a data scientist from Apple to its board.
The BoF Podcast: Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.
Department Stores Scramble to Bolster Foot Traffic
Threatened by strong e-commerce sales, US department stores went big on their holiday window displays in an effort to draw in consumers.
Quads Are the New Biceps: Why Fashion Went Long on Short Shorts
Men are sporting thigh-baring shorts at a rate not seen since the days of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Tom Selleck. But does the trend have legs?
How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019
From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.