Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending
The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.
direct-to-consumer
Direct-to-Consumer
Why the New Guard of Digital Brands Are Embracing Wholesale
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
Why the New Guard of Digital Brands Are Embracing Wholesale
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
Beauty
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Beauty
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z
Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.
Workplace & Talent
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
Fashion’s Biggest Gen-Z Hiring Challenge
Retailers will need to get creative to attract Gen-Z talent to ring up sales and stock shelves at stores this holiday season.
Luxury
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Sustainability
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
Direct-to-Consumer
How In-Store Services Help DTC Brands Win at Brick-and-Mortar
A growing number of direct-to-consumer brands have found a winning retail formula by putting a modern spin on routine services such as piercings and eye exams.
How In-Store Services Help DTC Brands Win at Brick-and-Mortar
A growing number of direct-to-consumer brands have found a winning retail formula by putting a modern spin on routine services such as piercings and eye exams.
Retail
BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.
BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.
Sports
Case Study | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
On hasn’t taken long to turn its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Swiss company, launched in 2010, has won credibility with the running elite while cultivating a loyal fashion fanbase, with support from tennis star Roger Federer.
Case Study | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
On hasn’t taken long to turn its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Swiss company, launched in 2010, has won credibility with the running elite while cultivating a loyal fashion fanbase, with support from tennis star Roger Federer.
Retail
Everlane Raises $90 Million in Debt
The direct-to-consumer brand has secured $65 million in revolving credit and an additional $25 million loan.
Everlane Raises $90 Million in Debt
The direct-to-consumer brand has secured $65 million in revolving credit and an additional $25 million loan.
Retail
Why the Retail Renaissance Can’t Last Forever
Rents plummeted during the pandemic, allowing brands to open thousands of new stores this year. But on the hottest streets, the deals are over and bidding wars have begun.
Why the Retail Renaissance Can’t Last Forever
Rents plummeted during the pandemic, allowing brands to open thousands of new stores this year. But on the hottest streets, the deals are over and bidding wars have begun.
Luxury
Inside Gigi Hadid’s New Knitwear Brand, ‘Guest in Residence’
The model’s accessibly priced, direct-to-consumer cashmere concept is launching online and with a New York Fashion Week pop-up.
Inside Gigi Hadid’s New Knitwear Brand, ‘Guest in Residence’
The model’s accessibly priced, direct-to-consumer cashmere concept is launching online and with a New York Fashion Week pop-up.
The News in Brief
Shiseido’s Profits Recover In First Half Amid Turnaround
Growth turned positive in the second quarter, driven by key regions like the Americas, as the Japanese giant executes its yearlong restructuring plan.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business
The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.
P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.
Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances
The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.