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.
digital-media
China
Alibaba Doubles Down on Entertainment With $1.5 Billion Fund
The change consolidates the Chinese e-commerce giant’s media empire into the Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group.
Alibaba Doubles Down on Entertainment With $1.5 Billion Fund
The change consolidates the Chinese e-commerce giant’s media empire into the Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group.
News & Analysis
Publishers Become Retailers in the Market for Survival
"E-commerce is becoming a way for many magazines and newspapers to prop up falling ad revenues."
Publishers Become Retailers in the Market for Survival
"E-commerce is becoming a way for many magazines and newspapers to prop up falling ad revenues."
News & Analysis
Meet Fashion's Super-Influencers
"So who are these women changing the industry and how does the ‘influencer’ business really operate?"
Meet Fashion's Super-Influencers
"So who are these women changing the industry and how does the ‘influencer’ business really operate?"
Marketing
Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?
Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.
Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?
Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.
Media
Mode Media Said to Shut Operations at Once-Hot Lifestyle Startup
Mode Media Corp, the lifestyle media startup formerly known as Glam Media, is shutting down operations.
Mode Media Said to Shut Operations at Once-Hot Lifestyle Startup
Mode Media Corp, the lifestyle media startup formerly known as Glam Media, is shutting down operations.
China
Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?
The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.
Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?
The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.
Media
BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal
Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.
BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal
Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.
Media
The Internet Is So Bad It's Awesome
Internet culture has introduced a digital virus into a fashion realm that was once secluded, exclusive and excluding — both widening and limiting creativity, says Angelo Flaccavento.
The Internet Is So Bad It's Awesome
Internet culture has introduced a digital virus into a fashion realm that was once secluded, exclusive and excluding — both widening and limiting creativity, says Angelo Flaccavento.
Media
A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community
A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Google Shopping Ads, Condé Nast Launches Beauty Network
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Google Shopping Ads, Condé Nast Launches Beauty Network
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
China
The China Edit | Cross-Border E-Commerce, Foreign Media Ban, Economic Airbrushing
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Cross-Border E-Commerce, Foreign Media Ban, Economic Airbrushing
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
The Luxury Brand Balancing Act
Fashion’s luxury megabrands have long struck a delicate — and highly lucrative — balance between exclusivity and accessibility. But as digital media, globalisation and off-price retailing reshape the industry, are they in danger of losing the balance that made them so successful?
The Luxury Brand Balancing Act
Fashion’s luxury megabrands have long struck a delicate — and highly lucrative — balance between exclusivity and accessibility. But as digital media, globalisation and off-price retailing reshape the industry, are they in danger of losing the balance that made them so successful?
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.