Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
e-commerce
Partner Content
Where to Focus Retail Technology Investment in 2023
What innovations should executives prioritise to ensure no customer is left behind in the downturn? Maju Kuruvilla, CEO of Bolt and previously a VP/GM at Amazon, shares his experience in driving growth through technology in turbulent markets, his insight on the channels that matter and why customer centricity is more critical than ever.
Where to Focus Retail Technology Investment in 2023
What innovations should executives prioritise to ensure no customer is left behind in the downturn? Maju Kuruvilla, CEO of Bolt and previously a VP/GM at Amazon, shares his experience in driving growth through technology in turbulent markets, his insight on the channels that matter and why customer centricity is more critical than ever.
Retail
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Managing Markdowns
Offloading excess merchandise has never been more complex and critical for every brand and retailer, regardless of their size or category. BoF examines the best practices along every stage of the process, from planning to liquidation.
Case Study | The Complete Guide to Managing Markdowns
Offloading excess merchandise has never been more complex and critical for every brand and retailer, regardless of their size or category. BoF examines the best practices along every stage of the process, from planning to liquidation.
Technology
Snap Offers AR Shopping Product for Retailers’ Websites
Snap Inc., the parent company of video-messaging app Snapchat, is adapting the augmented reality technology behind its popular filters and lenses — tools that can add glittery makeup or cartoon eyes to someone’s video selfie — to help retailers use AR on their own websites and apps.
Snap Offers AR Shopping Product for Retailers’ Websites
Snap Inc., the parent company of video-messaging app Snapchat, is adapting the augmented reality technology behind its popular filters and lenses — tools that can add glittery makeup or cartoon eyes to someone’s video selfie — to help retailers use AR on their own websites and apps.
Technology
Levi’s Will Begin Testing AI-Generated Models
The denim giant says it will experiment with supplementing its human models with AI-generated models later this year.
Levi’s Will Begin Testing AI-Generated Models
The denim giant says it will experiment with supplementing its human models with AI-generated models later this year.
Retail
Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes
For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?
Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes
For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?
Beauty
Applying Lessons From the Beauty Industry to a Department Store Turnaround
Sophia Hwang-Judiesch, who took the helm of the storied department story in September, is looking to find the sweet spot between leveraging new growth prospects and revamping brick-and-mortar.
Applying Lessons From the Beauty Industry to a Department Store Turnaround
Sophia Hwang-Judiesch, who took the helm of the storied department story in September, is looking to find the sweet spot between leveraging new growth prospects and revamping brick-and-mortar.
Workplace & Talent
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
Retail
Temu’s Ambitions Are Bigger Than Beating Shein
With a Super Bowl ad and a social marketing blitz, the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform has quickly built a big fast fashion business in the US. Analysts say its business model points to eventually competing against Amazon and TikTok.
Temu’s Ambitions Are Bigger Than Beating Shein
With a Super Bowl ad and a social marketing blitz, the Chinese-owned e-commerce platform has quickly built a big fast fashion business in the US. Analysts say its business model points to eventually competing against Amazon and TikTok.
Beauty
L’Oreal, Permira Among Firms Competing for Aesop Stake
L’Oreal SA and Permira are among suitors competing for a stake in high-end cosmetics brand Aesop, people with knowledge of the matter said.
L’Oreal, Permira Among Firms Competing for Aesop Stake
L’Oreal SA and Permira are among suitors competing for a stake in high-end cosmetics brand Aesop, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Luxury
Amiri Names New CEO
Adrian Ward-Rees joins luxury brand Amiri as its new chief executive officer, and is expected to start Apr. 1. Ward-Rees mostly recently served as senior vice president at Burberry.
Amiri Names New CEO
Adrian Ward-Rees joins luxury brand Amiri as its new chief executive officer, and is expected to start Apr. 1. Ward-Rees mostly recently served as senior vice president at Burberry.
Retail
Inditex’s Massimo Dutti Chain Stumbles as Officewear Goes Casual
Zara owner Inditex SA is struggling to reverse an earnings decline at its formal-wear chain Massimo Dutti as mid-range officewear is hit particularly hard by the cost-of-living crisis.
Inditex’s Massimo Dutti Chain Stumbles as Officewear Goes Casual
Zara owner Inditex SA is struggling to reverse an earnings decline at its formal-wear chain Massimo Dutti as mid-range officewear is hit particularly hard by the cost-of-living crisis.
Technology
Does Your Brand Need an App?
Apps aren’t easy or cheap to develop, and they’re a better fit for some businesses than others. But when they connect with users, the payoff can be substantial.
Does Your Brand Need an App?
Apps aren’t easy or cheap to develop, and they’re a better fit for some businesses than others. But when they connect with users, the payoff can be substantial.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.