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Are Department Stores Still Relevant?

Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?

Luxury

Are Department Stores Still Relevant?

Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?


Retail

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands

Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.

Retail

The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands

Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.


China

Shanghai Fashion Week: A Barometer for the World’s Largest Fashion Market

China’s fashion capital will be the first to completely return to live, physical shows but insiders concede it’s not quite ‘business as usual.’

China

Shanghai Fashion Week: A Barometer for the World’s Largest Fashion Market

China’s fashion capital will be the first to completely return to live, physical shows but insiders concede it’s not quite ‘business as usual.’


Retail

Harrods Debuts Outlet Following News of Job Cuts

The opening of the outlet comes in the same week the department store confirmed that 600 to 700 of its 4,800 employees would lose their jobs.

Retail

Harrods Debuts Outlet Following News of Job Cuts

The opening of the outlet comes in the same week the department store confirmed that 600 to 700 of its 4,800 employees would lose their jobs.


Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.

Retail

Reality Check: Fashion’s Crisis Is Far From Over

This week, brands and retailers made a series of grim announcements as lingering hopes for a V-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis evaporated.


Retail

How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem

Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.

Retail

How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem

Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Names Global Head of Arts and Culture, Givenchy Taps CEO From Dior Americas

This week, Chanel appoints former Serpentine Galleries Chief Yana Peel to a newly created arts and culture post, while Givenchy hires its new CEO from Dior.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chanel Names Global Head of Arts and Culture, Givenchy Taps CEO From Dior Americas

This week, Chanel appoints former Serpentine Galleries Chief Yana Peel to a newly created arts and culture post, while Givenchy hires its new CEO from Dior.


Retail

Harrods Is the Most Famous Department Store in the World. But That’s Not Enough.

The iconic department store has initiated a £300 million refurbishment and a digital upgrade to attract a new generation of luxury customers. BoF sat down with Managing Director Michael Ward to unpack the strategy.

Retail

Harrods Is the Most Famous Department Store in the World. But That’s Not Enough.

The iconic department store has initiated a £300 million refurbishment and a digital upgrade to attract a new generation of luxury customers. BoF sat down with Managing Director Michael Ward to unpack the strategy.


Beauty

Could a Department Store Take on Sephora?

Following the overhaul of what will soon be a 90,000-square-foot beauty section, Harrods is readying to open a network of standalone beauty stores.

Beauty

Could a Department Store Take on Sephora?

Following the overhaul of what will soon be a 90,000-square-foot beauty section, Harrods is readying to open a network of standalone beauty stores.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director

This week, Ports 1961 makes new hires as part of the brand’s creative turnaround strategy, while Nylon hires its editorial director from Fashionista.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Ports 1961 Taps Fabien Baron and Karl Templer, Nylon Appoints Editorial Director

This week, Ports 1961 makes new hires as part of the brand’s creative turnaround strategy, while Nylon hires its editorial director from Fashionista.