Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
Podcasts
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Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Jonathan Anderson Says, ‘If It Feels Fake, I Don’t Want It’
The creative director of JW Anderson and Loewe talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the need for greater transparency in the fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast: Jonathan Anderson Says, ‘If It Feels Fake, I Don’t Want It’
The creative director of JW Anderson and Loewe talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the need for greater transparency in the fashion industry.
Workplace & Talent
The BoF Podcast: Kalpona Akter on Choosing Between Lives and Livelihood
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Kalpona Akter, founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the millions of garment workers left destitute as the world's largest retailers cancel orders.
The BoF Podcast: Kalpona Akter on Choosing Between Lives and Livelihood
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Kalpona Akter, founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the millions of garment workers left destitute as the world's largest retailers cancel orders.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Rafat Ali on the Month the World Stopped Travelling
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of the travel news site Skift, talks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the tourism standstill following the outbreak of Covid-19 and its impact on travel retail.
The BoF Podcast: Rafat Ali on the Month the World Stopped Travelling
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of the travel news site Skift, talks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the tourism standstill following the outbreak of Covid-19 and its impact on travel retail.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed on Finding Opportunity in a Crisis
BoF’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief joins educator and activist Sinéad Burke to discuss how BoF is adapting to the Covid-19 crisis in a live event hosted by Istituto Marangoni.
The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed on Finding Opportunity in a Crisis
BoF’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief joins educator and activist Sinéad Burke to discuss how BoF is adapting to the Covid-19 crisis in a live event hosted by Istituto Marangoni.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Silvia Venturini Fendi Will Surprise You
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Fendi Creative Director Silvia Venturini Fendi talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about everything from the future of smart clothing to the end of the fashion show as we know it.
The BoF Podcast: Silvia Venturini Fendi Will Surprise You
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Fendi Creative Director Silvia Venturini Fendi talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about everything from the future of smart clothing to the end of the fashion show as we know it.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Luis Venegas on Print Media in an Age of Uncertainty
In the latest episode of the BoF Podcast, Madrid-based publisher Luis Venegas talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the fate — and resilience — of print magazines.
The BoF Podcast: Luis Venegas on Print Media in an Age of Uncertainty
In the latest episode of the BoF Podcast, Madrid-based publisher Luis Venegas talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the fate — and resilience — of print magazines.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
The BoF Podcast: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Charles Jeffrey on What It’s Like to Be a Rising Designer in the Midst of a Pandemic
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, designer Charles Jeffrey talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about self-reflection during the coronavirus crisis, and the evolution of his brand, Loverboy.
The BoF Podcast: Charles Jeffrey on What It’s Like to Be a Rising Designer in the Midst of a Pandemic
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, designer Charles Jeffrey talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about self-reflection during the coronavirus crisis, and the evolution of his brand, Loverboy.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Journalist Rana Ayyub on Why Social Distancing Is a Privilege
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Indian journalist and author Rana Ayyub joins BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the lives thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom work in India's now-shuttered textile industry.
The BoF Podcast: Journalist Rana Ayyub on Why Social Distancing Is a Privilege
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Indian journalist and author Rana Ayyub joins BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the lives thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom work in India's now-shuttered textile industry.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast: Riz Ahmed on a Watershed Moment for the Fashion Industry
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, rapper and actor Riz Ahmed speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about why the world should pause and reset its priorities in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The BoF Podcast: Riz Ahmed on a Watershed Moment for the Fashion Industry
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, rapper and actor Riz Ahmed speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about why the world should pause and reset its priorities in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Li Edelkoort Says the Coronavirus Is a Representation of our Conscience
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, the Dutch trend forecaster says that the coronavirus pandemic is bringing to light what is wrong with society, teaching us to slow down and to change our ways.
The BoF Podcast: Li Edelkoort Says the Coronavirus Is a Representation of our Conscience
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, the Dutch trend forecaster says that the coronavirus pandemic is bringing to light what is wrong with society, teaching us to slow down and to change our ways.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Jefferson Hack on Why the World Must Not Be Complacent
The Dazed Media founder speaks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the role of fashion media companies during a pandemic.
The BoF Podcast: Jefferson Hack on Why the World Must Not Be Complacent
The Dazed Media founder speaks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the role of fashion media companies during a pandemic.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.