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.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Retail
Nike Temporarily Closes European Headquarters Due to Coronavirus
The sportswear giant’s office in the Netherlands will be shut down following the news that an employee is infected with the virus.
Nike Temporarily Closes European Headquarters Due to Coronavirus
The sportswear giant’s office in the Netherlands will be shut down following the news that an employee is infected with the virus.
Retail
Hudson's Bay to Close Dutch Stores on December 31
According to the Netherlands workers' union, 1,424 employees have been informed of the company's decision, and added that severance packages were 'respectful.'
Hudson's Bay to Close Dutch Stores on December 31
According to the Netherlands workers' union, 1,424 employees have been informed of the company's decision, and added that severance packages were 'respectful.'
News & Analysis
Zalando Will Expand Delivery from Stores to Prevent Missed Sales
The online retailer estimates it misses out on 20 to 30 million transactions per year because items shoppers are searching for are unavailable.
Zalando Will Expand Delivery from Stores to Prevent Missed Sales
The online retailer estimates it misses out on 20 to 30 million transactions per year because items shoppers are searching for are unavailable.
News & Analysis
Jumia's Nigeria Chief Stands by Questioned Sales Figures
A report by Citron Research questioned some of the African e-commerce company's sales figures sending shares down sharply.
Jumia's Nigeria Chief Stands by Questioned Sales Figures
A report by Citron Research questioned some of the African e-commerce company's sales figures sending shares down sharply.
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News & Analysis
Redesigning Fashion Education for the Next Generation at AMFI
Amsterdam Fashion Institute is incorporating sustainability and digital innovation into its interdisciplinary approach, to better reflect the industry's future needs.
Redesigning Fashion Education for the Next Generation at AMFI
Amsterdam Fashion Institute is incorporating sustainability and digital innovation into its interdisciplinary approach, to better reflect the industry's future needs.
News & Analysis
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
News & Analysis
Ace & Tate Plots European Expansion
With estimated 2018 revenues of $40 million, the Dutch direct-to-consumer eyewear brand is looking towards the UK and Germany to further its growth.
Ace & Tate Plots European Expansion
With estimated 2018 revenues of $40 million, the Dutch direct-to-consumer eyewear brand is looking towards the UK and Germany to further its growth.
Luxury
Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’
According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.
Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’
According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.
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Luxury
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
Cult Sneaker Label Filling Pieces Launches Ready-to-Wear
The Amsterdam-based footwear brand, known for its minimal sneakers, wants apparel to account for 40 percent of its total revenue by 2025.
Sustainability
H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report
Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.
H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report
Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.
Workplace & Talent
Tommy Hilfiger: A Culture of Innovation
Tommy Hilfiger has reaffirmed itself as a market leader by focusing first and foremost on how its employees can innovate in their work. BoF sits down with the brand’s eponymous founder and its CEO, Daniel Grieder, to hear why recurring reinvention is the future.
Tommy Hilfiger: A Culture of Innovation
Tommy Hilfiger has reaffirmed itself as a market leader by focusing first and foremost on how its employees can innovate in their work. BoF sits down with the brand’s eponymous founder and its CEO, Daniel Grieder, to hear why recurring reinvention is the future.
Technology
Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
The News in Brief
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.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.