Shein Invests €500 Million in Europe as Customs Rules Tighten
The online retailer said it will expand its logistics hub in Poland as it grapples with stricter customs regulations in Europe.
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Drive Season 2, Episode 2: Reformation’s Yael Aflalo On Finding a Sustainable Focus
BoF meets Reformation Founder and CEO Yael Aflalo, who created her brand in 2009 around the idea of upcycling, after years of frustration battling with inefficiencies of the fashion wholesale system.
Sustainability
Drive Season 2, Episode 1: Tim Brown on Allbirds’ Sustainable Footwear Revolution
In episode 1 of the new season of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO discusses how his high-risk strategy has created a sustainable brand that is disrupting the established footwear market.
News & Analysis
Welcome to Season 2 of Drive: Stories of Sustainable Entrepreneurship
In a new season of our entrepreneurship podcast series, we hear from six of fashion’s most dynamic sustainable entrepreneurs — Allbirds’ Tim Brown, Eileen Fisher, Everlane’s Michael Preysman, Reformation's Yael Aflalo, Ganni’s and Noah's founders — to hear what it takes to make successful businesses sustainable.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast: Tim Walker Talks ‘Wonderful Things’
The acclaimed photographer sat down with Tim Blanks to discuss the ‘infinite objects of beauty’ that inspired his new V&A exhibition.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Dana Thomas’ ‘Book of Hope’
The acclaimed fashion journalist discusses "Fashionopolis," a seething indictment of the industry's hugely damaging environmental and social impact that concludes with a glimmer of optimism.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Retail Prophet Doug Stephens on the Most Important Store Metric
The futurist speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about what brands should really be focusing on as a measure of brick-and-mortar store success.
Beauty
The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty
John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Talks Creative Evolution
Speaking with Tim Blanks, the designer reflects on his journey from a love of 'making things' to becoming a fixture of London's menswear scene.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Tyler Mitchell’s Journey From Skateboarding to Photographing Beyoncé
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the photographer behind Beyoncé's September 2018 Vogue cover talks identity, social media and how he found his way into fashion photography.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast: Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 Season
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large gives his verdict on the latest round of men's shows and reflects on the Paris tribute to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The News in Brief
Remington Owner Spectrum Makes Unsolicited Push to Buy Helen of Troy
The owner of consumer brands like George Foreman and Remington said it has made multiple offers to buy the publicly listed parent company of Olive and June, Drybar and Hydro Flask.
PAI Partners to Acquire Elemis from L’Occitane
The French private equity group announced on Wednesday that it will buy the UK skin and body care brand for an undisclosed sum.
Estée Lauder Sets 2030 Growth, Margin Targets as Turnaround Advances
At its capital markets event in Shanghai, leadership said it aims to deliver mid-single-digit organic net sales growth through fiscal 2030, and unveiled a new cost-cutting and strategic roadmap.
Nykaa Quarterly Profit Nearly Triples on Beauty Demand, Margin Gains
The Indian beauty retailer said on Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as improved operating efficiency and strong demand for premium beauty products boosted margins.
Report: CVS Plans to Break Up Healthcare Conglomerate
The US retailer is planning to spin off its pharmacy business in what would be one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry, according to reports.
Pandora Nudges Up Outlook, Speeds Up Launches
The jeweller edged up its near-term revenue and profitability targets as efforts to keep the brand affordable pay off.
Novo Nordisk Hikes 2026 Outlook Again
The Ozempic maker raised its full-year outlook for the third time this year on Wednesday as its Wegovy pill beat third-quarter sales forecasts, boosting the Danish firm's bid to win back ground from US rival Eli Lilly.