Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
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Retail
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.
Luxury
What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?
The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.
What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?
The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Building Disruptive Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Speaking at BoF West, the entrepreneurs behind Allbirds, Hims and Hers and Good American outline the keys to their brands’ success.
The BoF Podcast: Building Disruptive Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Speaking at BoF West, the entrepreneurs behind Allbirds, Hims and Hers and Good American outline the keys to their brands’ success.
Entrepreneurship
How Three Fast-Growing DTC Brands Use Customer Feedback to Drive Sales
The entrepreneurs behind Allbirds, Hims and Hers and Good American outlined the keys to their brands’ success at BoF West.
How Three Fast-Growing DTC Brands Use Customer Feedback to Drive Sales
The entrepreneurs behind Allbirds, Hims and Hers and Good American outlined the keys to their brands’ success at BoF West.
Retail
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.
Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.
Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.
Beauty
New York’s Fashion and Beauty Startup Scene Is Having a Moment
Investors like the new breed of fashion companies that have an Instagram-fuelled intimate relationship with their customers.
New York’s Fashion and Beauty Startup Scene Is Having a Moment
Investors like the new breed of fashion companies that have an Instagram-fuelled intimate relationship with their customers.
Financial Markets
Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double
The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.
Glossier Raises $100 million After Sales Double
The millennial-favorite cosmetics company doubled sales last year and is now valued at $1.2 billion, reports say.
Beauty
Runway Hairstylist Josh Wood Receives Investment From Glossier and Farfetch Backer
The London-based hair colourist will use the new $6.5 million funding to scale the e-commerce model of his eponymous brand.
Runway Hairstylist Josh Wood Receives Investment From Glossier and Farfetch Backer
The London-based hair colourist will use the new $6.5 million funding to scale the e-commerce model of his eponymous brand.
Retail
How Vans Keeps Its Cool
The skate shoe brand is 15 years into a sales boom and competes head to head with Nike and Adidas. Now parent company, VF Corp., is betting the same formula can help it transform from a collection of musty department-store labels into a retail empire.
How Vans Keeps Its Cool
The skate shoe brand is 15 years into a sales boom and competes head to head with Nike and Adidas. Now parent company, VF Corp., is betting the same formula can help it transform from a collection of musty department-store labels into a retail empire.
News & Analysis
The Designer Behind Balenciaga’s Triple S Launches New Line
David Tourniaire-Beauciel wants to mix European design with athletic technology and appeal to a comfort-driven consumer looking for an alternative to luxury sneakers.
The Designer Behind Balenciaga’s Triple S Launches New Line
David Tourniaire-Beauciel wants to mix European design with athletic technology and appeal to a comfort-driven consumer looking for an alternative to luxury sneakers.
Retail
Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
The News in Brief
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.