Zara
Zara is an Inditex-owned retailer headquartered in Arteixo, Spain and is one of the largest international fashion companies globally.
BoF Exclusive | Robin Derrick Speaks to CSM's New Magazine, 1Granary
To mark the launch of 1Granary, a new title produced by the students of London's Central Saint Martins, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt from the magazine's interview with creative director and Saint Martins alumnus Robin Derrick.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.
The China Edit | Guo Pei, Credit Cards, Cheap Chic, Marks & Spencer, Alibaba Combats Fakes
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important must-read fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
H&M Prepares $130 Million Drive To Crack Indian market
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz plans to spend around 100 million euros ($130 million) on an initial 50 stores in India, hoping a growing
With an Evolutionary Approach, Uniqlo Aims to Create New Category
Earlier this week, BoF spoke to senior executives at the launch of Uniqlo’s new Lifewear concept to understand the guiding principles and goals of an apparel company more rooted in technology than fashion.
H&M to Dress Sweden's Olympians in Sportswear Push
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Fashion firm H&M will clothe Sweden's Olympic teams at the winter and summer games, bringing a global audience for a growing line
H&M Chasing Inditex With Garter Belts in Profit Search
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Counting on the old adage that sales of affordable luxuries like lipstick and scarves climb in tough times, Hennes & Mauritz AB
Are H&M’s High-End Marketing Tactics Paying Off?
There’s little doubt that H&M’s glossy marketing initiatives generate significant consumer buzz. But what impact do they have on the bottom line?
Mango Mirroring Zara Challenges Europe’s Wealthiest Man
BARCELONA, Spain — Two years ago, Spanish retailer Mango could barely convince its employees to wear its dresses, skirts, and blouses, which many
J.C. Penney to Challenge Zara and Uniqlo With Joe Fresh Shops
PLANO, United States — J.C. Penney Co. will open Joe Fresh shops in most of its stores tomorrow, a key test of Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson's