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Retailers Look to Put a Bad Week Behind Them

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from Gap Inc., Nordstrom and other major retailers, the latest twists at L Brands and the booming clothing rental market. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet

News & Analysis

Retailers Look to Put a Bad Week Behind Them

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from Gap Inc., Nordstrom and other major retailers, the latest twists at L Brands and the booming clothing rental market. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet


Retail

The Inner Workings of Victoria’s Secret: A Chairman and His Circle

Creative director Ed Razek is exiting Victoria’s Secret as the brand suffers from sinking sales and media reports of past links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the root of the problem may be the very thing that made the company so successful in the first place: billionaire L Brands chairman Les Wexner’s tight grip on power.

Retail

The Inner Workings of Victoria’s Secret: A Chairman and His Circle

Creative director Ed Razek is exiting Victoria’s Secret as the brand suffers from sinking sales and media reports of past links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the root of the problem may be the very thing that made the company so successful in the first place: billionaire L Brands chairman Les Wexner’s tight grip on power.


News & Analysis

Billionaire Wexner Says Epstein Misappropriated ‘Vast Sums’

Epstein for years helped manage Wexner’s finances and was affiliated with several other entities tied to the billionaire, including the Wexner Foundation.

News & Analysis

Billionaire Wexner Says Epstein Misappropriated ‘Vast Sums’

Epstein for years helped manage Wexner’s finances and was affiliated with several other entities tied to the billionaire, including the Wexner Foundation.


News & Analysis

Over 100 Models Petition Victoria’s Secret on Sexual Misconduct

Organised by the Model Alliance and signed by major models including a former Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel,’ the letter calls on the lingerie behemoth to commit to a new code of conduct.

News & Analysis

Over 100 Models Petition Victoria’s Secret on Sexual Misconduct

Organised by the Model Alliance and signed by major models including a former Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel,’ the letter calls on the lingerie behemoth to commit to a new code of conduct.


Retail

Victoria's Secret 'Angels' Mastermind, Ed Razek, Has Resigned

The executive's work at the company has been under intense scrutiny for the past year.

Retail

Victoria's Secret 'Angels' Mastermind, Ed Razek, Has Resigned

The executive's work at the company has been under intense scrutiny for the past year.


News & Analysis

Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.

News & Analysis

Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.


News & Analysis

L Brands Confirms It Will Review Jeffrey Epstein's Role at Company

The Victoria’s Secret owner is taking legal steps to investigate the company’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, following his new charges.

News & Analysis

L Brands Confirms It Will Review Jeffrey Epstein's Role at Company

The Victoria’s Secret owner is taking legal steps to investigate the company’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, following his new charges.


Financial Markets

Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store

The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.

Financial Markets

Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store

The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.


News & Analysis

L Brands Falls as Wexner Ties to Epstein Come Under Scrutiny

The company's CEO has made an appearance in reports against Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy.

News & Analysis

L Brands Falls as Wexner Ties to Epstein Come Under Scrutiny

The company's CEO has made an appearance in reports against Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy.


Financial Markets

Victoria’s Secret Owner Shares Rise 15% as Beauty Chain Boosts Sales

Same-store sales at Bath & Body Works rose 13 percent, a performance that exceeded company expectations.

Financial Markets

Victoria’s Secret Owner Shares Rise 15% as Beauty Chain Boosts Sales

Same-store sales at Bath & Body Works rose 13 percent, a performance that exceeded company expectations.