On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Podcasts
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Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 1: How Did 2020 Impact Luxury?
Critic Robin Givhan, analyst Luca Solca, author Dana Thomas and Métier founder Melissa Morris discuss how luxury became a winners-take-all market and how growing consumer scrutiny is driving change.
Transforming Luxury Episode 1: How Did 2020 Impact Luxury?
Critic Robin Givhan, analyst Luca Solca, author Dana Thomas and Métier founder Melissa Morris discuss how luxury became a winners-take-all market and how growing consumer scrutiny is driving change.
Sustainability
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
Luxury
Transforming Luxury: A New BoF Podcast Series
Over a special six-part series, BoF speaks to 22 pioneering thinkers from the worlds of business, technology and luxury, creative leaders and renowned ecologists, to investigate the forces driving transformative change in the $300 billion luxury goods market.
Transforming Luxury: A New BoF Podcast Series
Over a special six-part series, BoF speaks to 22 pioneering thinkers from the worlds of business, technology and luxury, creative leaders and renowned ecologists, to investigate the forces driving transformative change in the $300 billion luxury goods market.
Media
Misa Hylton’s Enduring Impact On Fashion
The stylist, known for her work with hip-hop legends like Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige, joins BoF columnist Jason Campbell and Nick Nelson to discuss how she has shaped fashion trends.
Misa Hylton’s Enduring Impact On Fashion
The stylist, known for her work with hip-hop legends like Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige, joins BoF columnist Jason Campbell and Nick Nelson to discuss how she has shaped fashion trends.
Retail
Building Loyalty through Brick-and-Mortar Retail
A panel of experts discussed strategies for making physical retail a strong service touchpoint that builds brand loyalty.
Building Loyalty through Brick-and-Mortar Retail
A panel of experts discussed strategies for making physical retail a strong service touchpoint that builds brand loyalty.
Luxury
Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing on Authentic Representation
The designer speaks with Tim Blanks about his journey to find his birth parents and the power of breaking boundaries in fashion.
Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing on Authentic Representation
The designer speaks with Tim Blanks about his journey to find his birth parents and the power of breaking boundaries in fashion.
Sustainability
Unpacking Fashion’s Role in Slowing Global Warming
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, and this week’s grim report from the UN’s IPCC made clear that change needs to come quickly.
Unpacking Fashion’s Role in Slowing Global Warming
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, and this week’s grim report from the UN’s IPCC made clear that change needs to come quickly.
Retail
How Retailers Can Use Data to Improve Customer Experience
Retail futurist Doug Stephens is joined by a panel of experts to tackle the tricky business of collecting, understanding and using data to improve retail.
How Retailers Can Use Data to Improve Customer Experience
Retail futurist Doug Stephens is joined by a panel of experts to tackle the tricky business of collecting, understanding and using data to improve retail.
Luxury
Marni’s Francesco Risso on Fashion After Isolation
Marni’s creative director reflects on the changes that must endure post-pandemic and the importance of emotion.
Marni’s Francesco Risso on Fashion After Isolation
Marni’s creative director reflects on the changes that must endure post-pandemic and the importance of emotion.
Retail
How to Stage Immersive Experiences in Physical Stores
Ssense’s Krishna Nikhil and 2PM’s Web Smith talk strategies for making physical retail exciting at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store For?
How to Stage Immersive Experiences in Physical Stores
Ssense’s Krishna Nikhil and 2PM’s Web Smith talk strategies for making physical retail exciting at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store For?
Creative Class
Photographer Mert Alas’ New Venture
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks with one half of the renowned duo Mert and Marcus about finding new creative avenues.
Photographer Mert Alas’ New Venture
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks with one half of the renowned duo Mert and Marcus about finding new creative avenues.
Luxury
Selfridges’ Andrew Keith on Post-Pandemic Retail
The managing director of Selfridges discusses the future of the British department store at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store For?
Selfridges’ Andrew Keith on Post-Pandemic Retail
The managing director of Selfridges discusses the future of the British department store at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store For?
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
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.