Recruiters say interest in the metaverse is cooling, while brands look for candidates with the real-world expertise to navigate uncertain times including in areas such as supply chain, diversity, ESG compliance and HR.
Black Americans have long been avid buyers of high-end goods. Now their expectations are shifting, with important implications for brands.
Monique Rodriguez is one of a small number of Black women to secure a seven-figure investment for her business. The next challenge: scale while staying Black-owned.
It’s still an employee’s labour market, but recession fears are adding new challenges to pay negotiations for retail and fashion job candidates looking to increase their salaries.
A new report by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and the MBS Group, a UK-based executive search firm, found that 51 percent of European fashion companies now have a diversity and inclusion strategy but that progress on most of the goals espoused in 2020 remain sluggish.
Dozens of companies hired diversity leaders in the last two years, but executives who take these roles are often overworked and under-resourced.
A shift in workplace power dynamics has companies struggling to balance their youngest employees’ expectations against the needs of their businesses.
A tight labour market, the pandemic and renewed emphasis on racial equity and climate change have recast the industry’s desirable jobs and companies.
The rare Black editor worked behind the scenes to promote Black talent, but ultimately it was the symbolism of his achievement that meant the most for Black people, writes Jason Campbell.
The Financial Conduct Authority finalised the rules meant to boost diversity among leaders of UK-listed organisations, including a requirement that companies’ boards comprise at least 40 percent women.
Vanishingly few big, established brands have appointed Black chief executives, even after two years of theoretically addressing racial injustice.
On this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast, indigenous rights activist Seno Tsuha and social entrepreneur Rebecca Hui discuss a blueprint for respectfully borrowing from other cultures.
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.
The Korean firm and Medicube owner reported third quarter revenue growth of over 100 percent, mostly attributed to the expansion of its skincare range into new markets, channels and product categories.
Celebrity-makeup artist Ash K. Holm will join the “smart” mirror brand for a year-long partnership focusing on guidance and education.
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.