Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
big-tech
Sustainability
Can Brands Still Make the Case for Sustainable Fashion?
In a climate where consumers are wary of greenwashing and a backlash against “woke capitalism” takes shape, brands peddling sustainability messaging have to treat the topic with a degree of irreverence and put the product first.
Retail
The Live Shopping Boom Doesn’t Stop with TikTok
TikTok helped bolster the adoption of live shopping outside of China, but brands and experts say the concept will only get bigger in the US even amid uncertainty about the future of the ByteDance-owned app.
Marketing
This Week: Countdown to the TikTok Ban
Barring a last-minute intervention by the US Supreme Court, these may be the final days of social media as we know it. Plus, men’s shows and luxury earnings season kick off.
Technology
How Trump’s Tech Policies Will Impact Fashion
The TikTok ban, social-media moderation, AI and crypto are among the parts of the technology landscape the Trump administration could reshape.
Workplace & Talent
BoF Careers Community Event: Incorporating Generative AI into the Fashion Workplace
In Paris, leaders in talent acquisition from Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Coty, Kering, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Saint Laurent among many others, attended an exclusive presentation and networking event at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Some Fashion Brands Are Embracing DIY E-Commerce
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
Technology
How AI Could Change Online Product Search and Discovery
As generative AI is incorporated into our everyday lives, most recently through Apple’s introduction of the technology into its latest iPhone, it stands to affect how consumers research, discover and buy products online.
Technology
What Google’s Reversal on Cookies Means for Advertisers
Google’s change of heart on eliminating cookies doesn’t mean advertisers should expect a free-for-all when it comes to tracking and targeting Chrome users.
Technology
Balenciaga Launches Apple Vision Pro App
Balenciaga is bringing runway content to Apple’s ‘spatial computing’ headset, even as the device’s sales slow.
Technology
The Big Money in AI Might Be for Marketing
A number of new AI features from big tech players like Google and TikTok are aimed squarely at marketers willing to spend on tools that make it easier to create ads that grab shoppers’ attention.
Partner Content
Fashion Executives Examine the Industry Swing From Performance to Brand Marketing
BoF and Ekimetrics brought together CMOs, CBOs and leaders from the New York fashion industry to discuss the shift from performance to brand marketing. Executives from Gucci, Givenchy, Versace, Estée Lauder, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus Group, Ganni, Artizia, Anine Bing and Vestiaire Collective shared their insights.
Partner Content
Incorporating AI Into Portable Devices and What It Means for the End Consumer
During Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, global technology brand Honor platformed a foldable smartphone in collaboration with Porsche Design and its AI-enabled flagship bar phone, Honor Magic6 Pro. BoF learns more about how Honor is leveraging collaboration in its privacy-first, human-centric approach to AI and shares insights on the next iteration of AI advancement.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.