L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
consumers
Partner Content
How Good Growth Is Unlocking More Effective Customer Data Insights
The data and technology business has developed proprietary tools that allow analysis of customer engagement, marketing strategies and lifetime value, working with the likes of The Economist, MyTheresa and Diageo. BoF speaks to Good Growth’s CEO and co-founder to learn more.
How Good Growth Is Unlocking More Effective Customer Data Insights
The data and technology business has developed proprietary tools that allow analysis of customer engagement, marketing strategies and lifetime value, working with the likes of The Economist, MyTheresa and Diageo. BoF speaks to Good Growth’s CEO and co-founder to learn more.
Marketing
Case Study | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide
Building emotional, even inspirational, connections to a product is more critical than ever in fashion and beauty. In today’s hyper-competitive, crowded environment, marketing strategies that make brands stand out and stay culturally relevant need a mix of old and new tactics.
Case Study | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide
Building emotional, even inspirational, connections to a product is more critical than ever in fashion and beauty. In today’s hyper-competitive, crowded environment, marketing strategies that make brands stand out and stay culturally relevant need a mix of old and new tactics.
Luxury
Luxury Shoppers Are Sobering Up but It’s Not All Bad News
Appetite for luxury is becoming universal, while the sky’s the limit for the top end of the market, writes Luca Solca.
Luxury Shoppers Are Sobering Up but It’s Not All Bad News
Appetite for luxury is becoming universal, while the sky’s the limit for the top end of the market, writes Luca Solca.
Retail
US Retail Sales, Producer Prices Jump on Rising Energy Costs
US retail sales and producer prices both rose in August by more than forecast, driven by higher fuel costs that risk tempering household spending and keeping inflation elevated.
US Retail Sales, Producer Prices Jump on Rising Energy Costs
US retail sales and producer prices both rose in August by more than forecast, driven by higher fuel costs that risk tempering household spending and keeping inflation elevated.
Global Markets
Accessing India’s Booming Beauty Market Just Got Easier
Reliance Industries and Tata Group have launched multi-brand beauty retailers Tira and Tata Cliq Palette respectively in a challenge to incumbents like Nykaa, Purplle and Sephora.
Accessing India’s Booming Beauty Market Just Got Easier
Reliance Industries and Tata Group have launched multi-brand beauty retailers Tira and Tata Cliq Palette respectively in a challenge to incumbents like Nykaa, Purplle and Sephora.
Fashion Week
Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?
“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.
Can Peter Do Restore Helmut Lang to Its Former Glory?
“More than ever we need non-fussy clothing,” the designer told BoF in a preview of his debut collection for Helmut Lang — the once-groundbreaking label’s first outing in four years.
Sustainability
Shoppers Say They Want Sustainable Goods, but Won’t Pay More
Consumer goods makers and retailers investing in sustainably made products after years of shopper outcry say they face an uphill struggle convincing people to switch when those products cost more or look inferior.
Shoppers Say They Want Sustainable Goods, but Won’t Pay More
Consumer goods makers and retailers investing in sustainably made products after years of shopper outcry say they face an uphill struggle convincing people to switch when those products cost more or look inferior.
Marketing
Introducing The BoF Brand Magic Index
BoF Insights and Quilt.AI co-created The BoF Brand Magic Index to examine if customers see a brand the same way a brand sees itself. The Index quantifies and ranks 50 global luxury and fashion labels using AI-driven analysis of tens of thousands of social media posts by brands and their customers.
Introducing The BoF Brand Magic Index
BoF Insights and Quilt.AI co-created The BoF Brand Magic Index to examine if customers see a brand the same way a brand sees itself. The Index quantifies and ranks 50 global luxury and fashion labels using AI-driven analysis of tens of thousands of social media posts by brands and their customers.
Global Markets
Luxury Retailers Are Following the Money to India’s New Affluent
Hermès and Christian Louboutin are among those willing to pay skyrocketing rent for space in historic real estate.
Luxury Retailers Are Following the Money to India’s New Affluent
Hermès and Christian Louboutin are among those willing to pay skyrocketing rent for space in historic real estate.
Retail
Why Student Loans Are Retail’s Latest Headache
Forty-five million American consumers will have to account for a new expense this fall as the three-year pause on student loan interest accruement ends. Retailers resilient to the shock will be those that offer a distinct assortment of products while conveying a sense of value.
Why Student Loans Are Retail’s Latest Headache
Forty-five million American consumers will have to account for a new expense this fall as the three-year pause on student loan interest accruement ends. Retailers resilient to the shock will be those that offer a distinct assortment of products while conveying a sense of value.
Global Markets
Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa
The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.
Why Cameroon Is Fashion’s Gateway to Central Africa
The country has attracted global retailers like Mango and LC Waikiki thanks to a relatively diversified economy and higher consumer purchasing power than other markets in the subregion.
Retail
Checking In on Wholesale
A bevy of multibrand retailers will give the clearest view yet on the consumer mindset. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Checking In on Wholesale
A bevy of multibrand retailers will give the clearest view yet on the consumer mindset. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.