Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
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
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.
Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.