Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
bankruptcy
Retail
Sears May Stay Alive With Rescue Bid Cobbled Together by Lampert
The chain's chairman, Eddie Lampert, made a last-minute, $4.6 billion bid to buy the retailer out of bankruptcy.
Sears May Stay Alive With Rescue Bid Cobbled Together by Lampert
The chain's chairman, Eddie Lampert, made a last-minute, $4.6 billion bid to buy the retailer out of bankruptcy.
News & Analysis
How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall
As the original 'everything store' attempts to restructure under bankruptcy protection, most of its large apparel suppliers won’t be bleeding cash — they’ve been preparing for this moment.
How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall
As the original 'everything store' attempts to restructure under bankruptcy protection, most of its large apparel suppliers won’t be bleeding cash — they’ve been preparing for this moment.
News & Analysis
Nine West Files Amended Bankruptcy Plan
The plan will reduce its pre-bankruptcy debt obligations by more than $1 billion, providing $105 million cash recovery to stakeholders.
Nine West Files Amended Bankruptcy Plan
The plan will reduce its pre-bankruptcy debt obligations by more than $1 billion, providing $105 million cash recovery to stakeholders.
Beauty
Sephora Takes on Beautycon
This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Sephora Takes on Beautycon
This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
How Interview Magazine Came Back From the Dead
The magazine’s president and chief revenue officer say controversial longtime owner Peter Brant is out, and a new cost-conscious era is in. But can Interview rid itself of its baggage?
How Interview Magazine Came Back From the Dead
The magazine’s president and chief revenue officer say controversial longtime owner Peter Brant is out, and a new cost-conscious era is in. But can Interview rid itself of its baggage?
News & Analysis
Carven Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
The French fashion house, which has been falling on hard times, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Carven Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
The French fashion house, which has been falling on hard times, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Beauty
One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy
With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.
One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy
With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.
News & Analysis
Bankrupt Retailer Bon-Ton Gets Acquisition Offer
Bon-Ton has received an acquisition offer from an investor group, two months after the department store-chain filed for bankruptcy protection.
Bankrupt Retailer Bon-Ton Gets Acquisition Offer
Bon-Ton has received an acquisition offer from an investor group, two months after the department store-chain filed for bankruptcy protection.
News & Analysis
Nine West Files for Bankruptcy
The company plans to sell the Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag businesses to Authentic Brands Group.
Nine West Files for Bankruptcy
The company plans to sell the Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag businesses to Authentic Brands Group.
News & Analysis
Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over
The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.
Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over
The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.
News & Analysis
Charlotte Olympia Files for Bankruptcy Protection in the United States
The luxury shoes and accessories brand plans to liquidate its operations in the country after losing over $6 million in 2017.
Charlotte Olympia Files for Bankruptcy Protection in the United States
The luxury shoes and accessories brand plans to liquidate its operations in the country after losing over $6 million in 2017.
Retail
The Death of Clothing
The underlying problem of weak demand is expected to dog the apparel industry for years, meaning more store closures and more bankruptcies lie ahead — with or without Amazon.
The Death of Clothing
The underlying problem of weak demand is expected to dog the apparel industry for years, meaning more store closures and more bankruptcies lie ahead — with or without Amazon.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.