John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
e-commerce
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Slashes 17% of Corporate Workforce
The DTC basics brand announced internally on Wednesday that it will cut staff to help improve profitability by the end of the year amid rising inflation and recession fears, according to an internal email viewed by BoF.
Everlane Slashes 17% of Corporate Workforce
The DTC basics brand announced internally on Wednesday that it will cut staff to help improve profitability by the end of the year amid rising inflation and recession fears, according to an internal email viewed by BoF.
Marketing
The Year Ahead: Digital Marketing in the Age of Privacy
As digital marketing becomes less effective and more costly, brands will embrace creative campaigns and channels such as retail media networks and the metaverse to achieve greater returns on investment and deepen community-led customer engagement.
The Year Ahead: Digital Marketing in the Age of Privacy
As digital marketing becomes less effective and more costly, brands will embrace creative campaigns and channels such as retail media networks and the metaverse to achieve greater returns on investment and deepen community-led customer engagement.
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
Luxury
The Best of BoF: Luxury’s Blockbuster Year
In 2022, luxury’s post-Covid rebound accelerated. Explore in-depth features and analysis about how brands and retailers are cultivating loyalty from top-spending clients, balancing runway dreams with smart pricing, and evolving their business models in the face of fierce competition.
The Best of BoF: Luxury’s Blockbuster Year
In 2022, luxury’s post-Covid rebound accelerated. Explore in-depth features and analysis about how brands and retailers are cultivating loyalty from top-spending clients, balancing runway dreams with smart pricing, and evolving their business models in the face of fierce competition.
Marketing
The Best of BoF: Marketing’s Highs and Lows
Turmoil on social media provided marketers with new challenges this year, but the full-on return of events and a new crop of influencers served as reasons for excitement in the space.
The Best of BoF: Marketing’s Highs and Lows
Turmoil on social media provided marketers with new challenges this year, but the full-on return of events and a new crop of influencers served as reasons for excitement in the space.
Topics
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 Jewelry Edit’s Rosena Sammi Is Punching Above Her Weight
Jewellery designer and entrepreneur Rosena Sammi is doubling down on her mission of inclusive, ethically-responsible jewellery at The Jewelry Edit.
The Jewelry Edit’s Rosena Sammi Is Punching Above Her Weight
Jewellery designer and entrepreneur Rosena Sammi is doubling down on her mission of inclusive, ethically-responsible jewellery at The Jewelry Edit.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Brands Can Turn Customers Into Repeat Shoppers
In a saturated market where customer acquisition costs are on the rise, fashion and beauty start-ups are exploring ways to boost repeat business.
How Brands Can Turn Customers Into Repeat Shoppers
In a saturated market where customer acquisition costs are on the rise, fashion and beauty start-ups are exploring ways to boost repeat business.
Partner Content
Streamlining Shipping and Customer Experience Through Data and AI
FedEx’s ShopRunner is an expedited shipping service offering retailers access to its software ecosystem and consumer insights to streamline their backend pain points. Now, BoF shares insight on how retailers can utilise operational data to optimise customer experience.
Streamlining Shipping and Customer Experience Through Data and AI
FedEx’s ShopRunner is an expedited shipping service offering retailers access to its software ecosystem and consumer insights to streamline their backend pain points. Now, BoF shares insight on how retailers can utilise operational data to optimise customer experience.
Technology
Amazon Is Launching TikTok-Style Feed in Bet on Social Commerce
The world’s largest e-commerce company on Thursday said the new feature, called Inspire, will roll out to select US customers in early December and go national in the next few months.
Amazon Is Launching TikTok-Style Feed in Bet on Social Commerce
The world’s largest e-commerce company on Thursday said the new feature, called Inspire, will roll out to select US customers in early December and go national in the next few months.
Technology
Case Study | How to Take the Friction Out of Commerce
Tools and services are helping fashion and beauty industries stem the billions of dollars they reportedly lose due to abandoned carts by taking the friction out of the checkout stage, online and off.
Case Study | How to Take the Friction Out of Commerce
Tools and services are helping fashion and beauty industries stem the billions of dollars they reportedly lose due to abandoned carts by taking the friction out of the checkout stage, online and off.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
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.
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.