Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business
The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Conflict, Climate and Today’s Global Hunger Crisis
Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, the CEO of Mercy Corps, shares insights on growing global food insecurity and deepening inequality.
The BoF Podcast | Conflict, Climate and Today’s Global Hunger Crisis
Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, the CEO of Mercy Corps, shares insights on growing global food insecurity and deepening inequality.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Baillie Walsh and The Art of Immersive Experiences
Deep roots in fashion and music have helped the self-described film director stage powerful experiences from Abba Voyage to Kim Jones’ recent shows for Dior Men and Fendi Couture.
The BoF Podcast | Baillie Walsh and The Art of Immersive Experiences
Deep roots in fashion and music have helped the self-described film director stage powerful experiences from Abba Voyage to Kim Jones’ recent shows for Dior Men and Fendi Couture.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | How Brands Can Court Luxury Shoppers in Japan
Christine Edman, executive officer of Japanese e-commerce site Zozo, talks about what makes the country’s consumers tick, and how the fashion landscape is set to shift in the years ahead.
The BoF Podcast | How Brands Can Court Luxury Shoppers in Japan
Christine Edman, executive officer of Japanese e-commerce site Zozo, talks about what makes the country’s consumers tick, and how the fashion landscape is set to shift in the years ahead.
Technology
The BoF Podcast | Humanity in the Era of the Rise of the Machine
Author and tech executive Mo Gawdat explores the arrival of artificial intelligence and how it will eventually affect everyone.
The BoF Podcast | Humanity in the Era of the Rise of the Machine
Author and tech executive Mo Gawdat explores the arrival of artificial intelligence and how it will eventually affect everyone.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
Retail
The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023
Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.
The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023
Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
Beauty
The Debrief | How Harry Styles Built a Nail Polish Empire
Priya Rao, executive editor, Business of Beauty, joins Lauren Sherman to unpack how the singer’s lifestyle label has managed to build a loyal fan base — without his direct involvement.
The Debrief | How Harry Styles Built a Nail Polish Empire
Priya Rao, executive editor, Business of Beauty, joins Lauren Sherman to unpack how the singer’s lifestyle label has managed to build a loyal fan base — without his direct involvement.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast | Greenwashing: It’s Time to Call in the Refs
A group of sustainability experts join BoF’s Sarah Kent to discuss greenwashing in the fashion industry and how to create effective change at BoF VOICES 2022.
The BoF Podcast | Greenwashing: It’s Time to Call in the Refs
A group of sustainability experts join BoF’s Sarah Kent to discuss greenwashing in the fashion industry and how to create effective change at BoF VOICES 2022.
Luxury
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Ukraine: How Creativity is Breaking Through the Darkness
Julie Pelipas and Olya Kuryshchuk discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine and how creativity has endured and been a source of strength amid the destruction.
The BoF Podcast | Ukraine: How Creativity is Breaking Through the Darkness
Julie Pelipas and Olya Kuryshchuk discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine and how creativity has endured and been a source of strength amid the destruction.
Technology
The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
The News in Brief
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.
Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances
The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.
Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say
The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.
Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range
The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue and growth will land in the lower half of its previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.