Burberry
Established by Thomas Burberry in 1856, Burberry is a global luxury fashion brand with a strong British heritage.
LVMH Revenue Down 38% in the Second Quarter
The luxury conglomerate's profit from recurring operations was $1.96 billion in the first six months of the year, falling below analysts expectations.
Is Forced Uighur Labour in Your Supply Chain?
Fashion brands need to urgently clean up their supply chains as the US and Europe move to legislate against the alleged use of forced Uighur labour in China. Yet some players are still burying their heads in the sand.
Fashion Says It Can Police Its Supply Chain. So Why Are There So Many Scandals?
A cluster of high-profile scandals over working conditions have revealed the extent to which fashion’s efforts to improve standards in its supply chain are failing. Here’s how things need to change.
What Luxury Can Do About the Tourism Crisis
The luxury business will feel the permanent effects of this unprecedented break in travel. In order to capture lost sales, the industry will need to evolve by rethinking marketing and distribution, from brick-and-mortar flagship stores to e-commerce experiences.
Caught in the Crosshairs of China’s Livestreaming Crackdown
Tight new restrictions could mean trouble — and relief — for brands who have made livestreaming a key part of their sales strategy. But the Chinese government isn’t the only thing worrying brands about the booming channel.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Return in the US
This week, everyone will be talking about Valentino's couture show and the worsening coronavirus pandemic in the US. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Happened to Rethinking the Fashion System?
For brands big and small, there is real value in rethinking the industry’s traditional system of showing, delivering and discounting collections to better match today’s globalised, digital world. But meaningful change may take 12 to 24 months.
Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?
LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.
Burberry Sales Rebounded in June. Why Did Its Shares Plunge?
While the pandemic is hurting all luxury brands, investors see specific challenges at Burberry.
Burberry To Cut Jobs at Headquarters
The move is a part of a reorganisation strategy as the company struggles to offset the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.