Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
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Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
Workplace & Talent
The CEO Fashion Needs Right Now
Several major fashion firms, including VF Corp., The Gap and The RealReal, are without a permanent chief and experts say the turmoil at the top is a prime opportunity to reshape the industry’s leadership profile. MyTheresa and J.Crew CEOs discuss leadership.
The CEO Fashion Needs Right Now
Several major fashion firms, including VF Corp., The Gap and The RealReal, are without a permanent chief and experts say the turmoil at the top is a prime opportunity to reshape the industry’s leadership profile. MyTheresa and J.Crew CEOs discuss leadership.
Partner Content
From Sustainability to Hyper-Connectivity: Discovering What the Future Holds for Physical Luxury Retail
Royalmount is a forthcoming mixed-use shopping district in Montreal oriented around sustainability, inclusivity and connectivity; in a new partnership with Royalmount, BoF Insights will explore how such developments could set the standard for physical retail of the future.
From Sustainability to Hyper-Connectivity: Discovering What the Future Holds for Physical Luxury Retail
Royalmount is a forthcoming mixed-use shopping district in Montreal oriented around sustainability, inclusivity and connectivity; in a new partnership with Royalmount, BoF Insights will explore how such developments could set the standard for physical retail of the future.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
Workplace & Talent
The Year Ahead: What a Fashion Company Looks Like in 2023
Fashion executives need a new vision for what the organisation of the future will look like, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent as well as elevating teams and senior positions to align with strategic objectives for growth.
The Year Ahead: What a Fashion Company Looks Like in 2023
Fashion executives need a new vision for what the organisation of the future will look like, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent as well as elevating teams and senior positions to align with strategic objectives for growth.
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P&G Beauty Acquires Textured Hair Brand Mielle Organics
Mielle Organics has been acquired by P&G Beauty for an undisclosed sum. Co-founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez will stay on in their roles of CEO and COO, respectively.
P&G Beauty Acquires Textured Hair Brand Mielle Organics
Mielle Organics has been acquired by P&G Beauty for an undisclosed sum. Co-founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez will stay on in their roles of CEO and COO, respectively.
Workplace & Talent
The Best of BoF: The Future of Work Takes Shape
In 2022, even as fashion firms found stickier solutions to pandemic-era questions around remote work and other office policies, new uncertainties were present at every turn. A talent crunch persisted in areas like technology and automation and back-\office functions such as human resources, supply chain and finance moved to the fore.
The Best of BoF: The Future of Work Takes Shape
In 2022, even as fashion firms found stickier solutions to pandemic-era questions around remote work and other office policies, new uncertainties were present at every turn. A talent crunch persisted in areas like technology and automation and back-\office functions such as human resources, supply chain and finance moved to the fore.
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The Best of BoF: Global Markets, Tumult and Opportunity
From China to Senegal, 2022 was a year of tumult and opportunity in global markets far from fashion’s main capitals.
The Best of BoF: Global Markets, Tumult and Opportunity
From China to Senegal, 2022 was a year of tumult and opportunity in global markets far from fashion’s main capitals.
Workplace & Talent
The Workplace Trends to Watch in 2023
Even as companies have worked out many big pandemic-era questions, new ones are on the horizon, including how to keep employees engaged during tough times.
The Workplace Trends to Watch in 2023
Even as companies have worked out many big pandemic-era questions, new ones are on the horizon, including how to keep employees engaged during tough times.
News & Analysis
BoF VOICES 2022: Live Your Best Life
In the final session of BoF’s annual gathering, speakers from model Dennis Okwera and Coty chief Sue Y. Nabi to Nike’s Larry Miller and activist Malala Yousafzai reflected on their personal histories and inner powers.
BoF VOICES 2022: Live Your Best Life
In the final session of BoF’s annual gathering, speakers from model Dennis Okwera and Coty chief Sue Y. Nabi to Nike’s Larry Miller and activist Malala Yousafzai reflected on their personal histories and inner powers.
News & Analysis
BoF VOICES 2022: Finding Optimism in an Unsteady World
From the Ukraine War to the climate crisis to the legacy of the pandemic, speakers including CNN’s Clarissa Ward, Mercy Corps’ Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, Goldman Sachs’ Tim Ingrassia and Google X’s former chief business officer Mo Gawdat discussed the uncertainty gripping the world — and why there’s cause for hope.
BoF VOICES 2022: Finding Optimism in an Unsteady World
From the Ukraine War to the climate crisis to the legacy of the pandemic, speakers including CNN’s Clarissa Ward, Mercy Corps’ Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, Goldman Sachs’ Tim Ingrassia and Google X’s former chief business officer Mo Gawdat discussed the uncertainty gripping the world — and why there’s cause for hope.
Workplace & Talent
Advice From Fashion CEOs on Leading in a Recession
The pandemic aftermath, a lingering labour shortage and impending recession have created a challenging equation for fashion and retail leaders who must strike a delicate balance to come out ahead.
Advice From Fashion CEOs on Leading in a Recession
The pandemic aftermath, a lingering labour shortage and impending recession have created a challenging equation for fashion and retail leaders who must strike a delicate balance to come out ahead.
The News in Brief
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.