JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
CEO Talk
Retail
Pitti Immagine CEO on the Future of Trade Shows
The luxury veteran behind Pitti Immagine explains how the Italian trade show group will evolve in the face of threats to the B2B system and double down on the visitor experience with an ‘obsessive’ attention to detail.
Pitti Immagine CEO on the Future of Trade Shows
The luxury veteran behind Pitti Immagine explains how the Italian trade show group will evolve in the face of threats to the B2B system and double down on the visitor experience with an ‘obsessive’ attention to detail.
Workplace & Talent
H&M’s Global Leader for Inclusion and Diversity on the Company’s Next Steps
H&M Group’s Annie Wu reveals the challenges of delivering change after a crisis and the need for companies to streamline existing diversity and inclusion initiatives into a unified framework before tailoring the global strategy to each market region.
H&M’s Global Leader for Inclusion and Diversity on the Company’s Next Steps
H&M Group’s Annie Wu reveals the challenges of delivering change after a crisis and the need for companies to streamline existing diversity and inclusion initiatives into a unified framework before tailoring the global strategy to each market region.
Retail
Nordstrom CEO on the Store of the Future
A fourth-generation member of the Nordstrom family, Pete Nordstrom is rolling out more of the American department store’s smaller formats in a bid to optimise the omnichannel experience by reducing friction and harnessing the power of the local neighbourhood.
Nordstrom CEO on the Store of the Future
A fourth-generation member of the Nordstrom family, Pete Nordstrom is rolling out more of the American department store’s smaller formats in a bid to optimise the omnichannel experience by reducing friction and harnessing the power of the local neighbourhood.
Luxury
Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business
Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.
Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business
Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.
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News & Analysis
Can Tiffany Boost Its Gen-Z Cred?
Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.
Can Tiffany Boost Its Gen-Z Cred?
Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.
Retail
Asos CEO on the Next E-Commerce Frontier
As the next big e-commerce battle begins, Asos chief executive Nick Beighton finds himself in a race to build the best ‘conversational interfaces’ and turbo-charge customer experience with AI.
Asos CEO on the Next E-Commerce Frontier
As the next big e-commerce battle begins, Asos chief executive Nick Beighton finds himself in a race to build the best ‘conversational interfaces’ and turbo-charge customer experience with AI.
Retail
Macy’s CEO on Reinventing the Store
In a bid to thwart off-price competitors and refresh the store experience, Jeff Gennette is focused on removing pain points and friction while tapping into the magic of radiated sales.
Macy’s CEO on Reinventing the Store
In a bid to thwart off-price competitors and refresh the store experience, Jeff Gennette is focused on removing pain points and friction while tapping into the magic of radiated sales.
News & Analysis
Balenciaga CEO on Brand Activism
Cédric Charbit believes that brands need to integrate social commitments into their strategies and focus on attracting community members, even if they are not paying customers.
Balenciaga CEO on Brand Activism
Cédric Charbit believes that brands need to integrate social commitments into their strategies and focus on attracting community members, even if they are not paying customers.
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Retail
Rent the Runway CEO on Underestimating the Fashion Rental Market
The chief executive of Rent the Runway reveals the reason why industry leaders keep underestimating the fashion rental market and why this market works for consumers who refuse to be ‘ripped off.’
Rent the Runway CEO on Underestimating the Fashion Rental Market
The chief executive of Rent the Runway reveals the reason why industry leaders keep underestimating the fashion rental market and why this market works for consumers who refuse to be ‘ripped off.’
Luxury
Seizing the India Opportunity
The chief executive of the fashion division of Reliance Industries, India’s largest private sector conglomerate with consolidated turnover of $63 billion, talks about seizing opportunities in the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
Seizing the India Opportunity
The chief executive of the fashion division of Reliance Industries, India’s largest private sector conglomerate with consolidated turnover of $63 billion, talks about seizing opportunities in the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
Luxury
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
News & Analysis
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
The News in Brief
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.