Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
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The BoF Podcast Episode 21: The Global Refugee Crisis with Chin Chin Yap and Amed Khan)
Private investor-turned-philanthropist Amed Khan and film producer Chin-Chin Yap discuss the shocking scale of the refugee crisis.
The BoF Podcast Episode 21: The Global Refugee Crisis with Chin Chin Yap and Amed Khan)
Private investor-turned-philanthropist Amed Khan and film producer Chin-Chin Yap discuss the shocking scale of the refugee crisis.
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The BoF Podcast Episode 20: Creative Minds with Christopher Kane and Tim Blanks
BoF's editor at large Tim Blanks speaks with leading British designer Christopher Kane to find out how the mind of Kane ticks.
The BoF Podcast Episode 20: Creative Minds with Christopher Kane and Tim Blanks
BoF's editor at large Tim Blanks speaks with leading British designer Christopher Kane to find out how the mind of Kane ticks.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 19: The Importance of Meditation
Bob Roth, executive director of the David Lynch Foundation, explains the importance of meditation and its power to heal and transform to cope with fashion's relentless pace.
The BoF Podcast Episode 19: The Importance of Meditation
Bob Roth, executive director of the David Lynch Foundation, explains the importance of meditation and its power to heal and transform to cope with fashion's relentless pace.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 18: Creativity in the Digital Age
John Galliano joins Tim Blanks to discuss creativity in the digital age and the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela.
The BoF Podcast Episode 18: Creativity in the Digital Age
John Galliano joins Tim Blanks to discuss creativity in the digital age and the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 17: Race, Inequality and Privilege: Why Is It a Problem Worth Solving?
American civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson and British television personality June Sarpong discuss racial injustice in the wider world.
The BoF Podcast Episode 17: Race, Inequality and Privilege: Why Is It a Problem Worth Solving?
American civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson and British television personality June Sarpong discuss racial injustice in the wider world.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 16: What Fashion Can Learn From Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers discuss what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
The BoF Podcast Episode 16: What Fashion Can Learn From Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers discuss what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.
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The BoF Podcast Episode 15: Building the Stores of the Future
Retail space experts discuss the use of technology and the appeal of brick and mortar in an age of e-commerce.
The BoF Podcast Episode 15: Building the Stores of the Future
Retail space experts discuss the use of technology and the appeal of brick and mortar in an age of e-commerce.
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The BoF Podcast Episode 14: The New Role Model: Feeling Good Is the New Looking Good
Supermodel and actress Amber Valletta discusses her rapid trajectory in the world of modelling and candidly talks about her battle with addiction.
The BoF Podcast Episode 14: The New Role Model: Feeling Good Is the New Looking Good
Supermodel and actress Amber Valletta discusses her rapid trajectory in the world of modelling and candidly talks about her battle with addiction.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 13: Why Health and Wellness Is the Fashion Industry’s Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer discuss the opportunity in the health and wellness space for traditional fashion and luxury companies.
The BoF Podcast Episode 13: Why Health and Wellness Is the Fashion Industry’s Biggest New Competitor
Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer discuss the opportunity in the health and wellness space for traditional fashion and luxury companies.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 12: How Do You Create Brand Awareness?
From brand story to social media, Imran Amed explains how to build brand awareness in the early years of a business.
The BoF Podcast Episode 12: How Do You Create Brand Awareness?
From brand story to social media, Imran Amed explains how to build brand awareness in the early years of a business.
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The BoF Podcast Episode 11: Terrorism and Trump: Is This the New Normal?
Reformed jihadist and think-tank founder Maajid Nawaz discusses how the rise of extremism, populism and protectionism impacts the fashion industry and wider business world.
The BoF Podcast Episode 11: Terrorism and Trump: Is This the New Normal?
Reformed jihadist and think-tank founder Maajid Nawaz discusses how the rise of extremism, populism and protectionism impacts the fashion industry and wider business world.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 10: Inside Tommy Hilfiger’s American Dream
The American designer talks to Imran Amed about how he built his global fashion empire.
The BoF Podcast Episode 10: Inside Tommy Hilfiger’s American Dream
The American designer talks to Imran Amed about how he built his global fashion empire.
The News in Brief
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.
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.
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.