Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
Podcasts
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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Sinéad Burke’s Inclusive Fashion Movement
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Sinéad Burke talks to Imran Amed about what she’s going to do with her newfound influence and gives advice to designers and chief executives on how to make fashion more inclusive.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Sinéad Burke’s Inclusive Fashion Movement
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Sinéad Burke talks to Imran Amed about what she’s going to do with her newfound influence and gives advice to designers and chief executives on how to make fashion more inclusive.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Kim Kardashian West’s Burgeoning Beauty Empire
Kardashian West discusses her rise to fame, her approach to business and what's next on the beauty entrepreneur's agenda.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Kim Kardashian West’s Burgeoning Beauty Empire
Kardashian West discusses her rise to fame, her approach to business and what's next on the beauty entrepreneur's agenda.
News & Analysis
The Business of Fashion Podcast Episode 48: How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup
Twenty one-year-old venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES.
The Business of Fashion Podcast Episode 48: How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup
Twenty one-year-old venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 47: Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explains Modern Meadow's Andras Forgacs.
The BoF Podcast Episode 47: Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explains Modern Meadow's Andras Forgacs.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 46: The Science of Feel
Lululemon’s Dr Tom Waller explains why the way clothing feels matters as much as the way it looks.
The BoF Podcast Episode 46: The Science of Feel
Lululemon’s Dr Tom Waller explains why the way clothing feels matters as much as the way it looks.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 45: What Can Fashion Learn From a Sharing Economy?
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia discusses his approach to innovation and how the sharing economy can power philanthropy for the 21st century.
The BoF Podcast Episode 45: What Can Fashion Learn From a Sharing Economy?
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia discusses his approach to innovation and how the sharing economy can power philanthropy for the 21st century.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Scott Sternberg’s Direct-to-Consumer Comeback
This week on Inside Fashion, the founder of Band of Outsiders talks to Imran Amed about his new apparel brand and the secret to creating a successful fashion business in the digital age.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Scott Sternberg’s Direct-to-Consumer Comeback
This week on Inside Fashion, the founder of Band of Outsiders talks to Imran Amed about his new apparel brand and the secret to creating a successful fashion business in the digital age.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argues Sarah Thomas.
The BoF Podcast Episode 44: Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argues Sarah Thomas.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: How the Jewellery Industry Can Uphold Human Rights and Be More Sustainable
Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and others discuss how jewellery businesses can integrate the United Narions’ sustainable development goals into their strategies.
The BoF Podcast: How the Jewellery Industry Can Uphold Human Rights and Be More Sustainable
Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and others discuss how jewellery businesses can integrate the United Narions’ sustainable development goals into their strategies.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 43: How SoulCycle Scales Community
Chief executive Melanie Whelan discusses how to successfully build a community around an experience and why people are key to maintaining SoulCycle's special culture.
The BoF Podcast Episode 43: How SoulCycle Scales Community
Chief executive Melanie Whelan discusses how to successfully build a community around an experience and why people are key to maintaining SoulCycle's special culture.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy
This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Gucci’s Explosive Growth Strategy
This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his approach to building a successful fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 42: Building The Champion’s Mindset
The key to getting to the next level is adaptability, says Akin Akman, former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer.
The BoF Podcast Episode 42: Building The Champion’s Mindset
The key to getting to the next level is adaptability, says Akin Akman, former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.