Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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Retail
#BoFLIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
How and where should brands sell in 2021? Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts unpack best practices for striking the right balance between sales channels.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Buying
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts delve into the role of buyers in a retail landscape reshaped by the pandemic, and the uncertain career paths for fashion buyers as programmes at retailers become radically altered.
Fashion Week
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Sterling Ruby
The artist and designer joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks in a conversation about his foray into haute couture, his artistic process, and how he stayed creative during a pandemic.
Technology
#BoFLIVE: How To Use Data to Build a Better Brand
Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how big data makes the fashion industry work better, but needs to be used in the right way and for the right things.
Beauty
#BoFLIVE: How to Sell Skin Care at Every Price
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, as well as Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier, CeraVe’s John Reed and Holistic Beauty Group’s Robyn Watkins, discuss how brands can stand out by rethinking the beauty playbook.
Retail
Join Us for #BoFLIVE: The Future of Online Retail
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen, as well as Doug Stephens and Gurki Basra discuss the new online services that brands and retailers need to understand.
Media
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Iman
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the Somali supermodel about her remarkable career and current thoughts on the state of the fashion industry.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Thom Browne
The American designer talks to BoF’s editor-at-large about the state of his business, finding creativity during challenging times and entering the childrenswear category.
Luxury
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce
During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth?
Global Markets
#BoFLIVE: Update on the State of Fashion 2021
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s annual State of Fashion report discuss the effects of renewed lockdowns on the fashion industry, and look ahead to the systemic changes fashion executivers will encounter in 2021.
Partner Content
The Payments Race: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
We share actionable insights from the VOICES 2020 talk, identifying the consumer mindset driving the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later solutions and why retailers should look to the fastest-growing online payment method in the US when developing post-pandemic resurgence plans.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.