Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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Sustainability
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Farfetch’s José Neves Says Profitability Is Still Possible in 2021
The luxury marketplace’s founder and chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about Covid-19 setbacks, pivots and what’s next.
The BoF Podcast: Farfetch’s José Neves Says Profitability Is Still Possible in 2021
The luxury marketplace’s founder and chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about Covid-19 setbacks, pivots and what’s next.
Luxury
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Resale Market
Many resale platforms saw a rebound after the initial shock of the coronavirus outbreak — but can they sustain the momentum?
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Resale Market
Many resale platforms saw a rebound after the initial shock of the coronavirus outbreak — but can they sustain the momentum?
Marketing
BoF LIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget
Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.
BoF LIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget
Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Giles Deacon on Carving Out His Own Fashion Calendar
The designer speaks with BoF's Imran Amed about the importance of creative autonomy in a time of 'product for more product’s sake.'
The BoF Podcast: Giles Deacon on Carving Out His Own Fashion Calendar
The designer speaks with BoF's Imran Amed about the importance of creative autonomy in a time of 'product for more product’s sake.'
Workplace & Talent
The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion
The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.
The BoF Podcast: Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion
The entrepreneur talks to BoF’s Imran Amed on finding blind spots and difficult conversations.
Marketing
BoF LIVE: Brand Marketing in the Age of Covid-19
Brands must reconsider their values, who they are targeting and what they really want to say.
BoF LIVE: Brand Marketing in the Age of Covid-19
Brands must reconsider their values, who they are targeting and what they really want to say.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Ibrahim Kamara on Photography as a Powerful Force for Change
The renowned stylist and fashion director talks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his time creating under lockdown.
The BoF Podcast: Ibrahim Kamara on Photography as a Powerful Force for Change
The renowned stylist and fashion director talks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his time creating under lockdown.
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Anna Sui Says, ‘You Can Define an Era By the Clothes’
The American designer speaks to BoF's Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how fashion mirrors politics.
The BoF Podcast: Anna Sui Says, ‘You Can Define an Era By the Clothes’
The American designer speaks to BoF's Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how fashion mirrors politics.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Graydon Carter Says, ‘There Is More Good Journalism Being Produced Now Than There Was 25 Years Ago’
The former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief lifts the lid on his 25-year run at the publication, what it’s like to make digital weekly newsletter Air Mail and the fate of media in a post-pandemic climate.
The BoF Podcast: Graydon Carter Says, ‘There Is More Good Journalism Being Produced Now Than There Was 25 Years Ago’
The former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief lifts the lid on his 25-year run at the publication, what it’s like to make digital weekly newsletter Air Mail and the fate of media in a post-pandemic climate.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Future of the Off-Price Market
As lockdown measures ease, Value Retail Founder and Chairman Scott Malkin sheds light on the future of luxury outlet shopping destinations and the lessons learned from China.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of the Off-Price Market
As lockdown measures ease, Value Retail Founder and Chairman Scott Malkin sheds light on the future of luxury outlet shopping destinations and the lessons learned from China.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
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.