Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
Podcasts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
Retail
Designer Karen Walker on Shedding Excess and Renewing Purpose
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks to New Zealand-based designer Karen Walker about how Covid-19 has changed her business.
The News in Brief
Indian Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps as Quarterly Profits, Sales Rise
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
APR Corp’s Quarterly Revenue Doubles on Skincare, Overseas Growth
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Swan Beauty Names Chief Makeup Artist in Residence
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.