John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Partner Content
Retail Reborn Episode 2: Which Consumers Will Buy
McKinsey’s head of retail practises in Central and South America, Tracy Francis, luxury analyst Erwan Rambourg and Warby Parker’s SVP of retail, Sandy Gilsenan, join retail futurist Doug Stephens to examine the global forces shaping consumer behaviour and circumstances, and the implications on retail habits.
Retail Reborn Episode 2: Which Consumers Will Buy
McKinsey’s head of retail practises in Central and South America, Tracy Francis, luxury analyst Erwan Rambourg and Warby Parker’s SVP of retail, Sandy Gilsenan, join retail futurist Doug Stephens to examine the global forces shaping consumer behaviour and circumstances, and the implications on retail habits.
Workplace & Talent
Sinéad Burke on Making Change a Movement, Not a Moment
The writer and disability advocate advises how the fashion industry can uproot ableism and redesign what accessibility looks like.
Sinéad Burke on Making Change a Movement, Not a Moment
The writer and disability advocate advises how the fashion industry can uproot ableism and redesign what accessibility looks like.
Partner Content
Retail Reborn Episode 1: Where Consumers Will Buy
Retail futurist Doug Stephens, associate professor Thomas J. Campanella, ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’ Cathy Hackl, and Stôur Group co-founders Sonny Gindi and Eden Melloul discuss how physical and digital consumer landscapes are evolving to meet next-gen consumer demands.
Retail Reborn Episode 1: Where Consumers Will Buy
Retail futurist Doug Stephens, associate professor Thomas J. Campanella, ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’ Cathy Hackl, and Stôur Group co-founders Sonny Gindi and Eden Melloul discuss how physical and digital consumer landscapes are evolving to meet next-gen consumer demands.
Global Markets
Ukrainian Fashion Professionals Remain Resilient In the Face of War
One month into the war in Ukraine, founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with Julie Pelipas, Lilia Litkovskaya and Vadim Rogovskiy on The BoF Podcast.
Ukrainian Fashion Professionals Remain Resilient In the Face of War
One month into the war in Ukraine, founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with Julie Pelipas, Lilia Litkovskaya and Vadim Rogovskiy on The BoF Podcast.
Partner Content
Retail Reborn Season 2: The Consumer of Tomorrow
In the second season of the hit podcast series with host Doug Stephens, 14 global authorities and thought leaders, from fashion and retail executives to futurists and academics, share insights on the changing consumer lifestyles and expectations shaping the retail ecosystem.
Retail Reborn Season 2: The Consumer of Tomorrow
In the second season of the hit podcast series with host Doug Stephens, 14 global authorities and thought leaders, from fashion and retail executives to futurists and academics, share insights on the changing consumer lifestyles and expectations shaping the retail ecosystem.
Media
The BoF Podcast | Conformity Is the ‘Enemy of Progress, Creativity and Business’
This week on The BoF Podcast, Condé Nast Britain’s chief business officer speaks with purpose and intuition coach Mory Fontanez about leading as an outsider in the modern workplace.
The BoF Podcast | Conformity Is the ‘Enemy of Progress, Creativity and Business’
This week on The BoF Podcast, Condé Nast Britain’s chief business officer speaks with purpose and intuition coach Mory Fontanez about leading as an outsider in the modern workplace.
Global Markets
Reflections on Fashion Week in the Shadow of War
This week on The BoF Podcast, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks break down a fashion season dominated by the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
Reflections on Fashion Week in the Shadow of War
This week on The BoF Podcast, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks break down a fashion season dominated by the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
Workplace & Talent
What Kind of Leaders Do We Need to Be Now?
Kevin Delaney, co-founder and CEO of Charter, shares his insights into employees’ evolving expectations and how leaders need to adapt to secure and retain the best talent.
What Kind of Leaders Do We Need to Be Now?
Kevin Delaney, co-founder and CEO of Charter, shares his insights into employees’ evolving expectations and how leaders need to adapt to secure and retain the best talent.
Sustainability
How Can Fashion Become Truly Circular?
On this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast, Dame Ellen MacArthur explains how the fashion industry can move toward a waste-free future.
How Can Fashion Become Truly Circular?
On this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast, Dame Ellen MacArthur explains how the fashion industry can move toward a waste-free future.
Technology
How ‘The Age of Acceleration’ Will Transform Business
At BoF VOICES 2021, futurists Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson examined the series of fast-paced changes that will dominate the wider world in the coming decade — and advised on how brands must adapt.
How ‘The Age of Acceleration’ Will Transform Business
At BoF VOICES 2021, futurists Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson examined the series of fast-paced changes that will dominate the wider world in the coming decade — and advised on how brands must adapt.
Luxury
Lessons in Fashion Business-Building from Proenza Schouler
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez speak to BoF’s Lauren Sherman about their journey from one-time fashion wunderkinds to seasoned entrepreneurs, navigating a series of ups and downs
Lessons in Fashion Business-Building from Proenza Schouler
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez speak to BoF’s Lauren Sherman about their journey from one-time fashion wunderkinds to seasoned entrepreneurs, navigating a series of ups and downs
Sustainability
Understanding the Power of Mycelium and the Mushroom Movement
An oft-overlooked natural asset, mushrooms are not just infiltrating the fashion industry, but also have the potential to unlock new ways of thinking and healing.
Understanding the Power of Mycelium and the Mushroom Movement
An oft-overlooked natural asset, mushrooms are not just infiltrating the fashion industry, but also have the potential to unlock new ways of thinking and healing.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.