Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
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News & Analysis
Introducing BoF's New Course: ‘Build a Direct-to-Consumer Brand’ with Jen Rubio
The co-founder of Away, the premium travel brand that surpassed $12 million in sales in its first year, shares her insights and strategies for launching a direct-to-consumer business.
Introducing BoF's New Course: ‘Build a Direct-to-Consumer Brand’ with Jen Rubio
The co-founder of Away, the premium travel brand that surpassed $12 million in sales in its first year, shares her insights and strategies for launching a direct-to-consumer business.
Beauty
Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew
This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew
This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Renegade Eyewear Brand Breaking All the Rules
Despite avoiding advertising, influencers and discount deals, British direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Cubitts has opened seven stores in five years and is in it for the long haul.
The Renegade Eyewear Brand Breaking All the Rules
Despite avoiding advertising, influencers and discount deals, British direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Cubitts has opened seven stores in five years and is in it for the long haul.
News & Analysis
Drive Episode 5: Warby Parker Founders on Forging Their Own Path
In episode five of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the co-founders of Warby Parker discuss how being industry outsiders helped them in their entrepreneurial journey, and why the opportunity keeps growing as the company does.
Drive Episode 5: Warby Parker Founders on Forging Their Own Path
In episode five of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the co-founders of Warby Parker discuss how being industry outsiders helped them in their entrepreneurial journey, and why the opportunity keeps growing as the company does.
Fashion Week
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance
This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Media
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | How Indie Brands Can Create Connection in the Age of Amazon
Brands like Glossier and Everlane have found success outside the usual retail channels. Replicating their achievements takes careful planning and a strong identity, argues Brady Donnelly.
Op-Ed | How Indie Brands Can Create Connection in the Age of Amazon
Brands like Glossier and Everlane have found success outside the usual retail channels. Replicating their achievements takes careful planning and a strong identity, argues Brady Donnelly.
News & Analysis
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Retail Hurricane with Doug Stephens
Listen to Doug Stephens aka the Retail Prophet discuss the death of wholesale, the shift to direct-to-consumer, embracing uncertainty and how to confront Amazon.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Retail Hurricane with Doug Stephens
Listen to Doug Stephens aka the Retail Prophet discuss the death of wholesale, the shift to direct-to-consumer, embracing uncertainty and how to confront Amazon.
Retail
Why Digital Brands Are Invading Department Stores
Traditional retailers are bringing internet-born, direct-to-consumer brands into their stores as a way to draw millennials, creating new models for wholesale partnerships in the process.
Why Digital Brands Are Invading Department Stores
Traditional retailers are bringing internet-born, direct-to-consumer brands into their stores as a way to draw millennials, creating new models for wholesale partnerships in the process.
News & Analysis
Eyewear Brand Jimmy Fairly Plots UK Expansion
The French direct-to-consumer eyewear label is entering the UK with a new London store, e-commerce and plans for 14 more outposts in 2018.
Eyewear Brand Jimmy Fairly Plots UK Expansion
The French direct-to-consumer eyewear label is entering the UK with a new London store, e-commerce and plans for 14 more outposts in 2018.
Financial Markets
Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre
Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.
Alibaba Snaps Up Stake in Ordre
Ordre, a digital platform for wholesaling fashion, has attracted investment from China’s largest e-commerce platform, which plans to put some of the start-up’s technology to use to sell directly to consumers.
The News in Brief
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.
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.