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.
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Sports
Does Under Armour Need Kevin Plank?
When the American sportswear retailer announced the return of its controversial founder as CEO Wednesday, investors were perplexed. BoF unpacks why Plank may be back — and the challenges that lie ahead in his bid to transform its fortunes.
Does Under Armour Need Kevin Plank?
When the American sportswear retailer announced the return of its controversial founder as CEO Wednesday, investors were perplexed. BoF unpacks why Plank may be back — and the challenges that lie ahead in his bid to transform its fortunes.
Retail
Who Is the TikTok Shopper?
The ByteDance-owned app’s e-commerce play has been met with mixed response from users. Still, sales seem to keep ticking up.
Who Is the TikTok Shopper?
The ByteDance-owned app’s e-commerce play has been met with mixed response from users. Still, sales seem to keep ticking up.
Retail
US Retail Sales Rebound in February, Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
Despite the rebound, consumer spending is slowing as households grapple with inflation and higher borrowing costs.
US Retail Sales Rebound in February, Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
Despite the rebound, consumer spending is slowing as households grapple with inflation and higher borrowing costs.
Retail
Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings
The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.
Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings
The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.
Partner Content
At Eton Shirts, Innovating Formal Wear to Meet Evolving Consumer Demand
The Swedish luxury menswear brand is embracing the post-pandemic growth in the formal wear category, while optimising the consumer reach of their core line. BoF sits down with CEO David Thörewik to learn how Eton Shirts are innovating their strategy to drive global expansion.
At Eton Shirts, Innovating Formal Wear to Meet Evolving Consumer Demand
The Swedish luxury menswear brand is embracing the post-pandemic growth in the formal wear category, while optimising the consumer reach of their core line. BoF sits down with CEO David Thörewik to learn how Eton Shirts are innovating their strategy to drive global expansion.
Beauty
What Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Beauty Trends Mean in the Long Term
Beauty trends are getting more ephemeral, and much, much weirder. But behind these fleeting moments might be more macro movements.
What Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Beauty Trends Mean in the Long Term
Beauty trends are getting more ephemeral, and much, much weirder. But behind these fleeting moments might be more macro movements.
Beauty
Lightning in a Bottle: Tapping Into the Niche Fragrance Boom
With independent perfume on a hot streak for investments and acquisitions, the fragrance market is only growing larger — and more competitive. Here’s what steps emerging brands need to take as they grow.
Lightning in a Bottle: Tapping Into the Niche Fragrance Boom
With independent perfume on a hot streak for investments and acquisitions, the fragrance market is only growing larger — and more competitive. Here’s what steps emerging brands need to take as they grow.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why DTC Accessories Maker Cuyana Is Going Upmarket
After reaching $300 million in sales last year, the 10-year-old DTC accessories brand is banking on a new line of higher-priced bags to increase customer loyalty and reposition the company as a destination for fashion-minded consumers.
Why DTC Accessories Maker Cuyana Is Going Upmarket
After reaching $300 million in sales last year, the 10-year-old DTC accessories brand is banking on a new line of higher-priced bags to increase customer loyalty and reposition the company as a destination for fashion-minded consumers.
Retail
Gap, Abercrombie and (Sort of) Nike: Earnings to Watch This Week
Big, mainstream brands report fourth-quarter results, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
Gap, Abercrombie and (Sort of) Nike: Earnings to Watch This Week
Big, mainstream brands report fourth-quarter results, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
Beauty
Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?
In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.
Whatever Happened to the ‘Fenty Beauty’ Effect?
In 2017, the launch of Rihanna’s ground-breaking Fenty Beauty forced the beauty industry into unflattering light. Shade inclusivity was supposed to become table stakes, but in many ways, the industry is backsliding.
Retail
DHL Launches Branded Resale
In a partnership with resale service provider Reflaunt, the global logistics giant now offers a fulfilment, shipping and platforming solution for brand clients interested in entering the secondhand space.
DHL Launches Branded Resale
In a partnership with resale service provider Reflaunt, the global logistics giant now offers a fulfilment, shipping and platforming solution for brand clients interested in entering the secondhand space.
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Still Wants to Be a $1 Billion Brand. Is That Even Possible?
Founder Michael Preysman and his investors are back in growth mode after implementing cost cuts and changes to the product mix last year. Whether Everlane can find a new leader to make it the sales juggernaut it's always dreamt of being will be a test case for whether late-stage start-ups can escape the direct-to-consumer curse.
Everlane Still Wants to Be a $1 Billion Brand. Is That Even Possible?
Founder Michael Preysman and his investors are back in growth mode after implementing cost cuts and changes to the product mix last year. Whether Everlane can find a new leader to make it the sales juggernaut it's always dreamt of being will be a test case for whether late-stage start-ups can escape the direct-to-consumer curse.
The News in Brief
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.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.